BusinessManagementBA Honours

UCAS code N2003 or 4 Years

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BusinessManagementBA HonoursUCAS code N2003 or 4 Years

Through this professionally accredited degreeyou develop a strong understanding of thestrategic and operational context of businesses.

You study management topics such as:

• organisational behaviour• human resource management• business strategy

Your knowledge is contextualised, and your employabilityenhanced, through our strong emphasis on practicalreal-world business experience. This is via the use ofcase-study-led teaching and work experience opportunitieswith globally recognised companies, like IBM, Disney andSiemens.

This builds your business awareness and helps you developpersonal and professional skills. We place a strongemphasis on helping you develop practical skills for yourfuture career.

Highlights of this degreeQuality and ranking• top 200 – Business and Economics category – Times

Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject2018

• 100% overall student satisfaction score (BusinessStudies Category) - The National Student Survey 2018

Professional accreditation*This degree offers the opportunity for graduate pathways toprofessional accreditation by professional bodies includingthe Chartered Management Institute (CMI) andthe Chartered Institute of Personnel andDevelopment (CIPD).

You are guaranteed membership of the CharteredManagement Institute (CMI) and associate-levelmembership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel andDevelopment (CIPD), subject to module choice.

*All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly bytheir professional body.

Industry linksNewcastle University Business School has excellent linkswith industry and professional bodies, providing you withexposure to future employers.

These include a wide range of national and internationalcontacts, who provide work placement opportunities for ourstudents (see below).

In addition, major firms and professional bodies sponsorawards for our outstanding students each year, tocommend their dedication.

We also welcome regular guest speakers from industry.

Work placement or study abroadYou can choose to spend a year between your second andthird year of study at one of our partner universities abroador on a 12-month work placement in the UK or overseas.

Study abroadChoose to study abroad at one of our partner universities inEurope through the ERASMUS+ scheme.

Work placementYou'll receive support from the Business School's dedicatedPlacement Officer and the University's Careers Service tohelp you find a placement that matches your skills andinterests.

Our current placement students are in roles such as:

• business support intern• finance assistant• trainee assistant buyer• analyst• continuous improvement technician

They are working on the following projects:

• mapping out business development opportunities andmarket alignment planning at IBM

• working within Mars’ manufacturing environment tosupport activities to increase efficiencies

• providing relationship management to the Private WealthManagement division at Goldman Sachs

Find out more about work placements and study abroadopportunities on the Business School's website.

Skills developmentWe place a strong emphasis on helping you developpractical skills for your future career. You'll be prepared for awide range of management careers in sectors which mightinclude consultancy, manufacturing, retail, public services,finance or human resources.

Practical business skillsCase-study lead teaching helps you understand how realbusinesses apply knowledge and expertise to tacklereal-world challenges.

A work placement will give you the opportunity to put yourlearning into practice and gain a wealth of businessexperience.

Research skillsYou will develop your skills in research methodology andpresentation and develop in-depth knowledge of a particulararea of business through completing a dissertation orundertaking a consultancy project.

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The dissertation allows you to explore a business-relatedissue that interests you, and the consultancyproject involves working with a business client, researchingtheir organisation and presenting recommendations toimprove their business.

Other skillsThroughout your degree, you will also develop skills in areassuch as:

• teamworking and leadership• negotiation• entrepreneurship• ethics• strategic management• numeracy and IT skills

Facilities and support

FacilitiesThis degree is run by Newcastle University Business School,based in our state-of-the-art building, on the ScienceCentral area of campus, within Newcastle's emergingbusiness district. Our Business School's facilities include:

• 120 PCs across three hi-tech computer clusters• Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the building• social spaces for learning and relaxation• bookable meeting rooms

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Careers supportYou'll have access to a wealth of resources and support toenhance your employability, including:

• specialist careers and business start-up support from theUniversity's award-winning Careers Service

• career management sessions with a Careers Adviser• an Annual Career Development Week, to help you

improve your employability skills and meet potentialemployers

• work experience opportunities while studying with us• Business School summer internship scheme

We're also one of 140 business schools worldwide to beaccredited by the EQUIS scheme for our managerial andentrepreneurial skills development.

SupportYou will have an academic member of staff as a personaltutor throughout your degree. They can help with academicand personal issues.

Peer mentors will help you in your first year. They are fellowstudents who can help you settle in and answer anyquestions you have.

Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme(DTUS)Do you want to become a technical officer in the RoyalNavy, British Army, RAF or Defence Engineering andScience Group when you graduate?

This degree is approved by the Defence TechnicalUndergraduate Scheme (DTUS).

DTUS is a sponsorship programme for students interestedin a scientific, engineering or technical career in the armedforces or the Ministry of Defence.

Find out more on our Armed Forces page.

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Course Details

Stage 1

Compulsory modulesACC1003 Introduction to Accounting and Finance (forBusiness School Students)BUS1002 Global Business EnvironmentBUS1004 Understanding Business GrowthBUS1015 Management and OrganisationBUS1016 Academic and Professional Skill DevelopmentMAS1403 Quantitative Methods for BusinessManagementPLEASE NOTE: If you are required to take the UniversityEnglish Language assessment, or equivalent, and achievebelow 70 you must take INU9094 Writing for BusinessSchool Undergraduates and/or INU9053 Listening andSpeaking for Business School Undergraduates on a NOTFOR CREDIT basis (in addition to the 120 credits listedabove).

Stage 2

Compulsory modulesBUS2010 People, Management and WorkplacesBUS2018 Research MethodsBUS2019 Understanding Work and OrganisationsBUS2029 Operations Strategy and ManagementOptional modulesYou choose 40 credits from the following list:ACC2000 Interpreting Company AccountsACE1000 Introduction to Marketing and ConsumerBehaviourBUS2005 Business Game/Case Studies in ManagementBUS2011 Business EnterpriseBUS2017 Introduction to Innovation and TechnologyManagementBUS2031 Managing ChangeBUS2035 HR for Line ManagersBUS2036 Business Analysis and AnalyticsBUS2037 Public and Voluntary Sector ManagementLAW1054 Introduction to Business LawMAS2403 Statistical Methods for Marketing andManagementWith the approval of the Degree Programme Director, youmay select ONE of the modules below INSTEAD of oneof the modules above:NCL2007 Career Development for Second Year StudentsSPA1001 Business SpanishWork placement/study abroad (optional)

Stage 2

Between Stages two and three, students on a four-yeardegree with placement will have the option to spend a fullacademic year on a work placement with an approvedorganisation or take part in a period of study abroad inone of the School's Exchange Partners or do acombination of both.You complete the following modules:BUS3025 Intercalating Year Personal Learning RecordBUS3026 Intercalating Year Reflective Learning AccountThe Business School has a dedicated Placement Officerwho can help you find a suitable work placement.We have recently placed students in companies includingHeinz, IBM, Nestlé, Nissan, L’Oréal, Reuters and Xerox.

Stage 3

Compulsory modulesYou will take 60 credits from the following compulsorymodules:BUS3003 Advanced Business Practice ORBUS3005 Advanced Business Topics ORBUS3051 Management Studies Dissertation ORBUS3053 Management Consultancy Project ORBUS3054 Strategy, Organisations and SocietyOptional modulesYou will take 60 credits of modules from the following list:ACC3000 Case Studies in Finance, Accounting andBusinessBUS3000 Enterprise and Entrepreneurship with LeanInnovationBUS3004 Business Information SystemsBUS3006 Managing DiversityBUS3007 Management Project in CommunityOrganisationsBUS3017 Corporate Social Responsibility and EthicsBUS3019 The Representation of Management andOrganisation in Popular CultureBUS3021 International Human Resource ManagementBUS3024 Critical Perspectives on Human ResourceManagement in BritainBUS3027 Innovation and CreativityBUS3031 Management Practice Business GameBUS3033 Critical Organisation StudiesBUS3035 Contemporary Issues in International andComparative BusinessWith the approval of the Degree Programme Director, youmay select 20 credits of the modules below INSTEAD of20 credits of the modules above:NCL3007 Career Development for Final Year StudentsSPA2001 Business Spanish 2

Teaching and assessment

Teaching methodsEach week, you will have two lectures per module, or onelecture and one seminar per module.

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Assessment methodsYou'll be assessed through a combination of:

• written examinations• essays and project work• portfolios of practical work• oral presentations• computer-based multiple-choice questions• dissertation or individual reflective report

Find out moreVisit our Teaching & Learning pages to read about theoutstanding learning experience available to all students atNewcastle University.

Entry Requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis.

If your qualifications are not listed here, please see ouradditional entry requirements web pages to find out whichother qualifications are considered.

The entrance requirements below apply to 2019 entry.Entrance requirements during Clearing 2018 may differfrom those outlined below.

Additional Information on GCSEs (or equivalent)Achievement of a minimum of five GCSE grades A*-C or8-4, or equivalent, is normally required. These must includeMathematics and English (minimum grade B or 6), orequivalent.

A LevelsAAB excluding General Studies. While we are willing toconsider any combination of A-level subjects (excludingGeneral Studies), we prefer students to be studying twofacilitating subjects. GCSE Mathematics and English(minimum grade B or 6) required if not taken at A or AS level.

Please see the Additional Information section on this pageabout further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

Scottish QualificationsAAABB at Higher Grade.  Mathematics and English requiredat National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Gradeor Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Mathsand English is required.

Please see the Additional Information section on this pageabout further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International Baccalaureate35 points. Standard Level Mathematics or MathematicalStudies and English (Language and/or Literature) required atgrade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

Please see the Additional Information section on this pageabout further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

Irish Leaving CertificateH1H1H1H2H3 at Higher Level, normally to includeMathematics. Please see the Additional Information sectionon this page about further GCSE (or equivalent)requirements.

Access Qualifications45 Level 3 credits at Distinction to include at least 6 creditsin maths or quantitative methods. Please see the AdditionalInformation section on this page about further GCSE (orequivalent) requirements.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National ExtendedDiploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3Extended DiplomaOverall DDD. Business-related subjects preferred. GCSEMathematics and English (minimum grade B or 6) required.

Please see the Additional Information section on this pageabout further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

Cambridge Pre-UD3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects. GCSE Mathematics andEnglish (minimum grade B or 6) required if not taken at ahigher level.

Please see the Additional Information section on this pageabout further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

Extended Project QualificationWe welcome applications from students offering anExtended Project and value the skills of research andindependent learning that it is designed to develop.  If youoffer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account aspart of your application profile, but we will not usuallyinclude it in offer conditions for this degree programme.

PARTNERS - A LevelsBBB excluding General Studies. GCSE Mathematics andEnglish (minimum grade B or 6) required if not taken at A orAS level.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’ssupported entry route for students from schools andcolleges in England and Northern Ireland. Find out moreabout the PARTNERS Programme.

Please see the Additional Information section on this pageabout further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

PARTNERS - Pearson BTEC Level 3 NationalExtended Diploma/OCR Cambridge TechnicalLevel 3 Extended DiplomaOverall DDM. Business-related subjects preferred. GCSEMathematics and English (minimum grade B or 6) required.

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The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’ssupported entry route for students from schools andcolleges in England and Northern Ireland. Find out moreabout the PARTNERS Programme.

Please see the Additional Information section on this pageabout further GCSE (or equivalent) requirements.

English Language RequirementsApplicants whose first language is not English require aminimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you need help to meet our English Languagerequirements, we can provide support with extra tuition.

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Other International QualificationsABB at A level is typically the minimum required for entry toan undergraduate course. You can check the equivalentgrades for qualifications offered in your country.

We will also consider your application if you have lower ornon-standard qualifications.

International ProgrammesIf you are an international student and you do not meet theacademic and English language requirementsspecified above, you should consider a pre-sessionalcourse at INTO Newcastle University, which will help toprepare you for study on this degree.

INTO Newcastle University is based on the Universitycampus and offers a range of courses includingthe International Foundation in Business andManagement and International Year One in Business.

Undergraduate Admissions Policy

See our 2018 Admissions Policy (PDF: 185 KB).

See further policies related to admission.

Careers

Business Management careersAt Newcastle University Business School, we provide anextensive range of opportunities to all students to enableyou to develop personal, employability and enterprise skillsand to give you a real edge in the employment market afteryou graduate.

The success of our graduates is reflected in the globallyrecognised list of companies within which a number havefound employment, including:

• Brewin Dolphin• Wm Morrison Supermarkets• Michael Page International Recruitment• Barclays Bank

• Ernst & Young• Mercedes-Benz UK• Vodafone UK• Amazon• KPMG• Benfield Motor Group

Business School graduates go into a wide variety of careers,including financial services, accountancy, managementconsultancy, business development, marketing, retailmanagement, and human resource management.

Find out more about the career options for BusinessManagement and Marketing from Prospects: The UK'sOfficial Careers Website.

The Business School runs a Career Development Week forall Business School students to give you an insight intopossible career options. We also have a dedicatedPlacement Officer who can help you find a work placementin your area of interest.

For more information about the careers support available forBusiness School students, visit the Business Schoolwebsite.

What our graduates go on to do:employment and further studychoicesSee what our recent graduates went on to do and viewgraduate destinations statistics. These statistics are basedon what graduates were doing on a specific date,approximately six months after graduation. Take a look atthe most recent data available for our graduates.

The destination data is available in varying levels, beginningwith the University and moving through Faculty and Schooldown to individual course reports. This final level may giveyou some useful ideas about possible options after yourcourse or a course you are considering.

Careers and employability atNewcastleNewcastle University consistently has one of the bestrecords for graduate employment in the UK.

96% of our 2017 UK-domiciled UG/PG graduatesprogressed to employment or further study within sixmonths of graduating.

85.5% of our graduates are in graduate level employment orfurther study within six months of graduating.

We provide an extensive range of opportunities to allstudents through an initiative called ncl+. This enables youto develop personal, employability and enterprise skills andto give you the edge in the employment market after yougraduate.

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Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest andbest in the country, and we have strong links withemployers.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees (UK students)

2019 entry*:£9,250 (subject to approval of our Access Agreement bythe Office for Students (OfS) in July 2018).For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.2018 entry*:£9,250For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.*Please note:The maximum fee that we are permitted to charge for UKstudents is set by the UK government.As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee toincrease in each subsequent academic year of yourcourse, subject to government regulations on feeincreases and in line with inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

Tuition Fees (EU students)

2019 entry*:£9,250 (subject to approval of our Access Agreement bythe Office for Students (OfS) in July 2018). You will paythe same tuition fees as UK students for the duration ofyour course.For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.2018 entry*:£9,250. You will pay the same tuition fees as UK studentsfor the duration of your course.For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.

Tuition Fees (EU students)

*Please note:As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee toincrease in each subsequent academic year of yourcourse, subject to government regulations on feeincreases and in line with inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

Tuition Fees (International students)

2019 entry:Tuition fees for 2019-20 have not yet been confirmed.2018 entry*:£16,200 per year*Please note:You will be charged tuition fees for each year of yourdegree programme (unless you are on a shorterexchange programme).If you spend a year on placement or studying abroad aspart of your degree you may pay a reduced fee for thatyear.The tuition fee amount you will pay may increase slightlyyear on year as a result of inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

Scholarships and Financial Support (UKstudents)

You may be eligible for one of a range of NewcastleUniversity Scholarships in addition to government financialsupport.Newcastle University ScholarshipsGovernment financial support

Scholarships and Financial Support (EUstudents)

You may be eligible for one of a range of NewcastleUniversity Scholarships in addition to government financialsupport.Newcastle University ScholarshipsGovernment financial support

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Scholarships and Financial Support(International students)

We offer our Vice-Chancellor's InternationalScholarships and Vice-Chancellor's ExcellenceScholarships to eligible international students.We also offer International Family Discounts which areavailable for all international students with a close familymember who has graduated from or is now studying atNewcastle University.Some of our subject scholarships and sportsscholarships are also available for international students.

Apply

Applying to Newcastle Universitythrough UCASTo apply for undergraduate study at Newcastle you mustuse the online application system managed by theUniversities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

UCAS codes for Newcastle University

• institution name - NEWC• institution code - N21

UCAS buzzwordAsk your teacher or adviser from your school or college forthe UCAS buzzword. You need the buzzword when youregister on the Apply system. This makes it clear whichschool or college you are applying from.

All UK schools and colleges and a small number of EU andinternational establishments are registered with UCAS.

If you are applying independently, or are applying from aschool or college which is not registered to manageapplications, you will still use the Apply system. You will notneed a buzzword.

Making your applicationOn the UCAS website you can also find out more about:

• application deadlines and other important dates• offers and tracking your application

Application decisions and enquiriesFind out more about our admissions process and who tocontact if you need help with your application.