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BA Honours International Business Administration (Year 2 & 3)

Programme Specification

1. Programme title International Business Administration International Business Administration (Finance)International Business Administration (Human Resource Management)International Business Administration (Management)International Business Administration (Marketing)

2. Awarding institution Middlesex University

3. Teaching institution Middlesex University

4. Programme accredited by N/A

5. Final qualification Bachelor of Arts

6. Academic year 2011/2012

7. Language of study English

8. Mode of study Full time/Part time/thick sandwich

9. Criteria for admission to the programmeThe programme has been designed so that, for final year entry, students should have a Business related HND with a Merit profile, foundation degree or two years of successful degree level study in a Business Management related degree. In addition at least half of their prior study should be in Business and Management areas and specifically they must have a minimum of 15 credits in each business discipline (Accounting, Economics, Business Statistics, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Management) somewhere in their programmes. For those that do not meet the entry criteria for final year entry , i.e. for Business HND students with a pass profile or those that do not meet the level 3 curriculum requirement, a 2 year version has been designed to address any gaps in knowledge before progress onto the final year.Students from other suitable disciplines with quantitative elements (e.g. engineering and computing) may enter at Year 2 of the programme to convert from their studiesusing the two year version. Applicants whose first language is not English are required to achieve 6.0 in IELTS with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or have an equivalent qualification recognised by Middlesex University.The equivalence of qualifications from outside the UK will be determined according to NARIC guidance.

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10. Aims of the programmeThis programme aims to enable students to develop effective business skills, realise the interrelationship of business functions, build essential business skills, and be proficient in addressing current international business issues and situations. This programme also aims to develop knowledge and skills needed by those students wishing to follow an international business career encompassing different cultures.

The programme has been designed to allow students to follow a subject specific pathway enabling students to tailor their programme to meet their interests, needs and aspirations.

Specifically, it aims: to provide broad access educational opportunities which enables students from di-

verse backgrounds to develop knowledge, intellectual opportunities and potential; to offer students a comprehensive and effective range of learning support and guid-

ance mechanisms; to develop the capacity to communicate effectively in written, oral and other forms of

presentation; to establish a learning experience through the programme that encourages the de-

velopment of those personal qualities and skills appropriate and sought after by em-ployers;

to develop subject specific skills appropriate to the pathways.

Subject specific aims relating to the subject pathways are:

FinanceTo provide students with the opportunity to study finance in a global context and lay the foundation for a successful career.

Human Resource ManagementTo develop an understanding of key concepts and ideas that underpin human resource management practice.To provide an opportunity to develop interpersonal and employability skills.

ManagementTo endow students with the practical aspects of planning, organisation, leading and controlling an enterprise.To develop an understanding of key management tools and techniques.

MarketingTo develop an understanding of fundamental marketing processes and current trends in the international business and marketing environment.

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11. Programme outcomesA. Knowledge and understandingOn completion of this programme the successful student will have knowledge and understanding of :1. Stakeholders of organisations, espe-

cially in an international context: their expectations and behaviour;

2. the environment of international busi-ness and its impact on strategy;

3. business resources: acquisition, ap-plication and control;

4. organisations: their functions, structure and management;

5. local and international business pro-cesses: planning, improvement and control;

6. international business management practice.

Students following the general BA (Hons) International Business Administration pro-gramme will have their programmes en-hanced and enriched by the wide option choices available to them. Students study-ing a particular pathway will have restric-ted options to ensure they achieve the ap-propriate pathway specific programme outcomes below.For the Finance pathway7. The key concepts and techniques of

contemporary corporate finance, within a global context.

For the Marketing pathway8. The main theoretical perspectives and

practices on international marketing.For the HRM pathway9. The principal approaches and frame-

works for managing people on an inter-national basis.

For the Management pathway10. The theory, principles and methodo-

logy of selected areas of Management.

Teaching/learning methodsStudents gain knowledge and understanding through guided reading of textbooks, journals and course notes; on-line and in-class exercises; lectures, workshops and seminars.

Assessment MethodStudents’ knowledge and understanding is assessed by in-class and on-line objective tests, examinations and written assignments.

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B. Cognitive (thinking) skillsOn completion of this programme the successful student will be able to:1. evaluate, explain and apply models,

concepts and theories relevant to the operation and practice of international business;

2. identify, evaluate and construct argu-ments;

3. demonstrate self awareness and sens-itivity to others;

4. take and defend a decision or position on a given issue, considering commer-cial, ethical and other factors;

5. create and evaluate solutions to given problems.

Teaching/learning methodsStudents learn cognitive skills through individual and group exercises and case; tutor-led seminars and class discussions. Feedback on assessments.

Assessment MethodStudents’ cognitive skills are assessed by essays, oral presentations and written examinations, sometimes based on case analysis.

C. Practical skillsOn completion of the programme the successful student will be able to:

1. locate, categorise, prioritise, and syn-thesise information necessary for busi-ness purposes;

2. interpret business reports and evalu-ate performance within a global con-text;

3. set objectives for business change & plan implementation;

4. identify and demonstrate interpersonal skills appropriate to a given interna-tional business situation;

5. apply skills of cultural sensitivity in re-lation to international business prac-tice.

Teaching/learning methodsStudents learn practical skills through workshops, simulations, role-plays, individual and group case analysis and problem solving.

Assessment MethodStudents’ practical skills are assessed by individual and group exercises, individual assignments and examinations.

D. Graduate SkillsOn completion of this programme the successful student will be able to:

1. clarify career objectives & develop plans to achieve them;

2. learn flexibly and effectively from di-verse opportunities;

3. communicate persuasively using a range of media to international busi-ness contexts;

4. contribute positively to team perform-ance;

5. make effective use of ICT;6. use qualitative and quantitative tech-

niques to explore the challenges and practice in international business

Teaching/learning methodsStudents acquire graduate skills through on-line exercises and embedded class activities embedded in modules. Subsequently, tutorial guidance and feedback on assessment is deployed.

Assessment methodStudents’ graduate skills are assessed by highlighting graduate skills within assessments for relevant modules. Career plans are developed as part of an on-line PDP, but given their idiosyncratic nature are not subject to summative assessment.

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12. Programme structure

12. 1 Overall structure of the programme

Year 2

Year 3Optional Placement

Final year

All options will be available to those on the general BA International Business Administration programme. Those wishing to qualify for a named exit award must take and pass 2 final year modules (60 credits) from the specific pathway.

Year 2 optionsMGT2220 Operations ManagementBIS2200 Business Information Systems

Final year pathways and options -

Finance pathway ECS3122 International Corporate Finance ACC3133 Business Finance

Marketing pathway MKT3132 International Marketing MKT3151 Creative advertising and promotion

MGT pathway MGT3220 International Operations ManagementMGT3553 Philosophy of Management HRM3125 Management and Leadership MGT3194 Business Game

HRM pathway HRM3120 Managing Individual and Organisational Change HRM3125 Management and Leadership

General options All pathway options will be available to those studying on the general programme in addition to MBS3012 Consulting in Organisations.

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Choose one option module

MGT3201Global

Business Strategy

Managerial Finance and Accounting

ACC2211

Marketing

MKT2225

Human Resource

Management

HRM2015

Option

MGT3203Managing

AcrossBorders

Choose one option module

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12.2 Levels and modulesLevel 5 (normally penultimate year)

COMPULSORY OPTIONAL PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS

Students must take all of the following:

ACC2211HRM2015MKT2225

Students must also choose ONE from the following:

BIS2200MGT2220

Pass 180 credit points(as per university guide and regulations)

Optional PlacementStudent electing a placement must take ALL of the following:

MBS3331MBS3332

Level 6 (final year)

COMPULSORY OPTIONAL PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS

Students must take all of the following:

MGT3201MGT3203

Students must also choose TWO from the following:

ACC3133ECS3122 HRM3120 HRM3125MBS3012 MGT3194MGT3220MGT3553 MKT3132 MKT3151

12.3 Non-compensatable modulesModule level Module codeN/A13. Curriculum map See Curriculum Map attached.

14. Information about assessment regulationsMiddlesex University Assessment Regulations apply to this programme, without exception.

15. Placement opportunities, requirements and support All students who join in year 2 on this programme are encouraged to take an optional one-year placement. Middlesex University Business School has a dedicated Placement Unit, offering help in choosing placements and supporting students through the application, experience and assessment stages. The placement is assessed by a 30 credit point project. This contributes to honours classification, as an addition to the normal 360 credit points required for an honours

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degree. Evidence shows that those Middlesex University Business School students who successfully complete a placement generally obtain better academic results and earlier career success than those who do not.

16. Future careers Middlesex University Business School graduates experience higher average rates of employment than Middlesex University graduates as a whole.The University provides a Careers Service, and this programme includes scheduled career planning sessions. Graduates from this programme enter a wide range of general business positions; some go on to study post-graduate programmes.

17. Particular support for learning In addition to Middlesex University’s campus student achievement advisers, learning resources staff and counsellors, there are some forms of support particularly relevant to this programme: programme induction; English language and numeracy support; exam technique classes; programme web-site and on-line discussion board.Tailored English language and learning support classes will be provided to support the students during their studies on this programme. Support will be provided to develop both written and spoken English for International students, and help develop confidence in essay writing and study skills. Self-access materials and the ELLS interactive learning support will be directly linked on the programme Oasisplus page. Middlesex University is committed to breaking down any barriers which might prevent a disabled person from actively participating in the academic life. This extends to the provision of learning support and support in relation to assessment for people with disabilities.

18. JACS code (or other relevant coding system) N100

19. Relevant QAA subject benchmark group(s) General Business & Management, 2008

20. Reference pointsQAA Guidelines for Programme SpecificationsQAA Subject Benchmark: General Business & ManagementMiddlesex University RegulationsMiddlesex University Learning Framework – Programme Design Guidance, 2007Middlesex University Learning & Quality Enhancement Handbook, 2006/07Middlesex University Business School Teaching, Learning & Assessment Strategy

Please note programme specifications provide a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information about the programme can be found in the rest of your programme handbook and the University Regulations.

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Curriculum map for BA (Hons) International Business Administration

This section shows the highest level at which programme outcomes are to be achieved by all graduates, and maps programme learning outcomes against the modules in which they are assessed. Outcomes listed in bold italic type are pathway specific.

Module Title Module Code

Programme outcomes

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A

9 A10 A11 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 C1 C

2 C3 C4 C5 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6

Level TwoManagerial Finance and Accounting

ACC2211 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü üü

Human Resource Management HRM2015 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

Marketing MKT2225 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü üOperations Management MGT2220 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

Business Information systems

BIS2200 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü üü

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Programme outcomes

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6Highest level achieved by all graduates

3 3 3 3 3 3 Students following pathways level 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

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Module Title Module Code

Programme outcomes

A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A

9 A10 A11 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 C1 C2 C

3 C4 C5 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6

Level ThreeOrganisational Placement MBS3331 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

Organisational Placement MBS3332 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

Managing Across Borders MGT3203 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

Global Business Strategy MGT3201 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

International Corporate Finance ECS3122 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

Business Finance ACC3133 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

International Marketing MKT3132 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

Creative Advertising and Promotion

MKT3151 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

International Operations Management

MGT3220 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

Philosophy of Management MGT3553 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

Business game MGT3194 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

Management and Leadership HRM3125 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

Managing Individual and Organisational Change

HRM3120 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

Consulting in organisations MBS3012 ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü

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Programme learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding Practical skills

A1 Stakeholders of organisations, especially in an international context: their expectations and behaviour C1 Locate, categorise, prioritise, and synthesise information

necessary for business purposes

A2 The environment of international business and its impact on strategy C2 Interpret business reports and evaluate performance within a global context

A3 Business resources: acquisition, application and control C3 Set objectives for business change & plan implementation

A4 Organisations: their functions, structure and management; C4 Identify and demonstrate interpersonal skills appropriate to a given international business situation

A5 Local and international business processes: planning, improvement and control C5 apply skills of cultural sensitivity in relation to international

business practice

A6 International business management practice

A7 The key concepts and techniques of contemporary corporate finance, within a global context.

Graduate Skills

A8 The ethical implications and social impact of current technologies D1 Clarify career objectives & develop plans to achieve them

A9 The main theoretical perspectives and practices on international marketing. D2 Learn flexibly and effectively from diverse opportunities

A10

The principal approaches and frameworks for managing people on an inter-national basis.

D3 Communicate persuasively using a range of media to international business contexts

A11 The theory, principles and methodology of selected areas of Management. D4 Contribute positively to team performance

Cognitive skills D5 Make effective use of ICT

B1 Evaluate, explain and apply models, concepts and theories relevant to the operation and practice of international business D6 Use qualitative and quantitative techniques to explore the chal-

lenges and practice in international business

B2 Identify, evaluate and construct arguments

B3 Demonstrate self awareness and sensitivity to others

B4 Take and defend a decision or position on a given issue, considering commercial, ethical and other factors

B5 Create and evaluate solutions to given problems

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