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Introduction

Location

Leicester College

Course Length

Institution code: D26
UCAS course code: 422N
Duration: Two years full-time

Why choose this course?

Key features:

 A career-focused and practical course that allows you to study a range of subjects from different disciplines
 Get the opportunity to tailor your degree by following a general business pathway or choose specialist modules in Marketing and Human Resource Management.
 Placement opportunities with local, national and global companies including Rolls Royce, IBM, Walt Disney, the NHS and Siemens
 Our alumni are employed by leading brands in graduate roles such as Business Analyst at Capita, Supply Manager at Cummins, General Management Graduate at Network Rail and Business Process and Design Analyst at Vodafone
 Through block teaching, you will focus on one subject at a time instead of several at once. This means that you will be able to focus closely on each subject and absorb your learning material in more depth, whilst working more closely with your tutors and course mates

Overview


This course leads to a HND award from De Montfort University in the first instance, which on successful completion may then be ‘topped-up’ to a full BA (Hons) Degree in Business Management via a third year of study at the main DMU campus.

Modules

Entry Criteria

Entry criteria

Qualification requirements

 A typical offer is 32 points from at least one A Level.
 GCSE Maths & English at grade 4/C or equivalent study at Level 2.
 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma PPP
 BTEC Level 3 National Diploma at PP

Mature students

We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and recognise all other equivalent and international qualifications.

English language

If English is not your first language, an IELTS core of 6.0 (including a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent is normally required.

Year 1

Block 1: Foundations of Business Management
Block 2: Introduction to Marketing
Block 3: Accounting & Budget Management
Block 4: Human Resource & People Management

Year 2

Block 1: Finance and Reporting for Management Decisions
Block 2: Contemporary Issues in Sustainable Business
Block 3: Business Research and Analysis
Block 4: Choose one from the below:

 Ethical and Responsible Leadership
 Global Operations and Supply Chain Management
 Work Based Management Project

Note: All modules are indicative and based on the current academic session. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review and license approval by Pearson. Exact modules may, therefore, vary for your intake in order to keep content current. If there are changes to your course we will, where reasonable, take steps to inform you as appropriate.

Note: All modules are indicative and based on the current academic session. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review. Exact modules may, therefore, vary for your intake in order to keep content current. If there are changes to your course we will, where reasonable, take steps to inform you as appropriate.

Assessment

Teaching & assessments

Through lectures, tutorials and seminars, group work and self-directed study. Assessment includes coursework (such as presentations, essays and reports) and normally an exam or test.

Contact hours

You should expect to attend Leicester College approximately 16 hours a week

Career Opportunities

DMU Global

Our innovative international experience programme DMU Global aims to enrich studies, broaden cultural horizons and develop key skills valued by employers.

Through DMU Global, we offer an exciting mix of overseas, on-campus and online international experiences, including the opportunity to study or work abroad for up to a year.

Placements

Work-based placements are one of the best ways to boost your skills and experience, and can often lead to your first graduate role.

They are the perfect means of discovering how your studies relate to the real world, and provide an opportunity to improve your confidence and make contacts to help you get ahead in the job market.

DMU’s dedicated Placements Teams can help you by providing access to hundreds of opportunities, giving one-to-one CV advice and interview preparation, and offering training sessions and support from a dedicated tutor.

Graduate careers

A degree in Business and Management opens up a wide range of career opportunities as you develop a broad base of skills that are in great demand with employers.

You may choose to specialise in a discipline that you enjoyed studying on the programme.


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