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BA (Hons) Business Studies
Mark Ridolfo– Programmer Leader #BUopenday#belongatbu
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Shifts in Economic Power
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The world is witnessing the biggest shift in economic strength for more than a century. Within a decade, the developed industrial economies of today will be dwarfed by newly emerging economic giants.
Within a generation, China will overtake the US as the world’s biggest economy. Many of the top 15 economic performers will be from today’s rapidly developing economies.
Adapted from The Economist (various dates)
Shifts in Economic Power
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The emergence of the BRIC countries will transform economics. How we mentally map the world in 2020 will render obsolete the old categories of ‘developed’ and ‘developing’. Globalization will be a ‘mega-trend’. Multinationals will be increasingly outside the control of any single state and will be key agents in integrating the world economy and promoting economic progress. While North America, Japan, and Europe might collectively continue to dominate international political and financial institutions, globalization will take on an increasingly ‘non-Western’, ‘rising Asia’ character. Adapted from the Report of the
National Intelligence Council's 2020 Project
Developing Global Graduates
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“Against a background of continuing globalisation and technological change, employers need graduates who can compete in global marketplaces. Economic and technological change is facilitating an internationalisation and de-territorialisation of business, with many companies, large and small, having international operations and international recruitment patterns. As employers’ requirements for their global workforce change, graduates – and providers of higher education – must adapt to prosper”.
Global Graduates into Global Leaders
(edited) - AGR, CIHE, CFE (Dec 2011)
Employability in the 21st century
Nearly half of Graduate recruiters expect to face difficulties in fulfilling recruitment objectives, due to a lack of applicants with the right skills.
Employers are looking for graduates who can demonstrate softer skills, such as team working, cultural awareness, leadership and communication skills, as well as academic achievement.
Global Graduates into Global Leaders
(edited) - AGR, CIHE, CFE (Dec 2011)
World Economic Forum: The Future of Jobs (Jan 2016) [edited]
Preparing for The Fourth Industrial Revolution…
Agenda
§ What is Business Studies @BU?
§ The value of our Placement Year
§ Why Business Studies @BU?
§ Applying to us
§ Q&A
Recognition of our success
•Ranked as one of the 200 most international universities in the world
•One of the top 150 under 50 universities
•We’ve risen 20 places in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017
Key data: 2015-16
92% reported that the Placement Year had enhanced their learning and
skills
92% of respondents believed
their Course had improved their career
prospects
Average Tariff points
on entry: 331Ratio of applicants to
places: 5.1
Average Graduate starting salary:
£23,000Proportion of Graduates in employment:
94%
Selected HESA, NSS and BU PRIME data, published Aug 16
On track for AACSB Accreditation
Our Graduates will:
• be professional Communicators
• be effective Researchers
• Be prepared for Employment in a Global Context
• have subject Knowledge and Understanding in their chosen field
Partnership with the CMI
Business Studies students will enjoy access, in their Final Year, to CMI’s ‘ManagementDirect’ website.
Students will also graduate with the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership.
International perspective:ü international Staffü international Studentsü international Studyü international Units
BA (Hons) Business Studies
Bursaries & Scholarships
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The Business Studies degree aims to provide:
ü academic content geared to the professionsü a student-centred learning environmentü emphasis on intellectual achievement and employability
ü real business experience through a 30-week industry placement in the 3rd year
Named Awards / Pathways*
Business Studies
International Business Studies
Business Studies with Economics
Business Studies with Enterprise
Business Studies with Finance
Business Studies with Law
Business Studies with Marketing
Business Studies with Human Resource Management
Business Studies with Operations and Project Management
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Developing Management Competencies
Accounting and Quantitative Analysis
Marketing Economics for Business Studies
Principles of Business Law
Introduction to Organisational
Behaviour and Ethics
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Business SimulationUnderstanding
Organisations and HRM
Finance and Business Analysis
Research in Business and Management
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• Contract Law• Consumer Behaviour & Market Research
• Project Management• Microeconomics for Business 1
• Digital Interactive Marketing• Global Sustainability & Cross-Cultural Challenge
• Operations Management• Macroeconomics for Business 1
Business SimulationUnderstanding
Organisations and HRM
Finance and Business Analysis
Core unitsOptions (1 per Semester)
Creating Global Talent
Developing your talent through• Work & study abroad• Placements support• Careers & Employability support• Volunteering opportunities• Global BUddies• Global Talent Programme
Study Abroad (Yr 2, Sem. 2)
• Spend Semester 2 of Year 2 studying at an international partner institution
• Current partners in Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States
• Various sources of funding available.
Year 3 (Placement)
§ Wide range of companies - ‘blue chips’, local, national, international, SME’s, family businesses;
§ Opportunities for extra training and certification;
§ Extensive support in preparing job applications;
§ High proportion of students invited to go back to placement company upon graduation;
§ Students visited by university staff (PDAs)
* Students with appropriate, full-time prior work experience may apply to be exempted and proceed directly to the final year.* Students unwilling or unable to do a placement have the opportunity to transfer to BA (Hons) Business and Management (Top-up).
Compulsory 30-week (min.) supervised placement*
What our Placement Employers say…
“Pete’s a real success and has saved about £50K in one project – our VP is very happy with him.” (Xerox)
“We could tell from Day 1 how good Emma was – everyone wanted her at the Assessment Centre. She’s absolutely fantastic and would be great for the HP Grad scheme. She should be proud and is a credit to BU” (HP)
“David is an excellent ambassador for Bournemouth and I couldn’t have wished for better. He has been nominated for 3 Awards from the Sales Force and Communications manager and made a great impression.” (3M)
“Jon has been absolutely fantastic; we’re dreading the day he leaves. He facilitates everything, so when he takes a day off, it’s a disaster. We call him the Oracle.” (Acumen Business Law)
Placement Salaries: 2015-16
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£20,000+ £15,000-19,999 £10,000-14,999 Up to £9,999 Expenses Only Unpaid
Year 4
Semester 1
Semester 2
Strategic Management
Organisational Leadership
Project
• Research
• Consultancy
• Entrepreneurship
• Reflective Practitioner Option 2
Option 1
Year 4 Pathway Units (Options)
Economics: Microeconomics for Business II + Macroeconomics for Business II
Enterprise: Entrepreneurship and Business Ventures + Managing Innovation
Finance: Corporate Finance + Corporate Reporting
HRM: People Management & Development + Strategic Human Resource Management
Law: Company Law + Employment Law
Marketing: International Marketing Management + Strategic Marketing Management
Operations & Project Management: Advanced Project Management + Operations Strategy
International: International Marketing Management + International Management
Pathways (1 Unit in Sem 1; 1 in Sem 2)
Careers
JP Morgan Investment Analyst
Lenovo Webmistress
Live Group Venues Coordinator
NTL Data Planning Engineer
Intel Business Analyst
Adecco Recruitment Consultant
Servier Lab Ltd Medical Representative
The Princes Trust Team Coordinator
Camelot Marketing Executive
YELL Marketing Services Executive
Why Business Studies at BU? Our Approach…
•Professional focus - balancing theory and practice•Strong focus on developing interpersonal and digital skills•Active and interactive learning environment, range of delivery methods•Strong emphasis on (supported) Independent Learning•Opportunity to transfer to more flexible study modes
Why Business Studies at BU? Our Staff…
§Friendly, approachable academic and administrative staff (open door policy)§Research-active academic staff with professional qualifications§Award-winning PAL (Peer-Assisted Learning) mentoring scheme §Specialist support for students with ALNs§Award-winning Library Team (THE Leadership and Management Awards)
Why Business Studies at BU? Our Facilities…
• 24-hour, open-accesscomputer labs
• Extensive wireless network
• Web-based learning support• Apps J• Library & Learning Centre • Major ongoing investments:
§ £20 million in IT infrastructure
§ £110 million on newbuildings
§ Enhanced sports facilities
Why Business Studies at BU? Our Teaching…
Our courses are delivered through:• Lectures• Seminars• E-Learning (myBU)• Tutorials• Real life and simulated projects
• Some units assessed via coursework only, others via coursework and exam• Combination of individual and group work• Strong correlation between attendance and results
Variety of assessment methods:• Coursework• Presentations• Written examinations• Electronic assessment,
e.g. Wikis and PDP Blogs
We want applicants who…
ü are interested in identifying and solving business problemsü are comfortable with numbers and have an analytical mindü are motivated and enthusiastic self-startersü are committed to becoming independent learners ü have good team-working skillsü want to do something challenging, yet rewarding ü are keen to develop a wide range of interpersonal skillsü are dedicated and focused to develop and succeed ü aspire one day to MANAGE
Business Studies at Bournemouth University…
The best bits . . . § Strong relationships with industry
§ Long-established course
§ Focus on the global context
§ Variety of options
§ Opportunity to specialise
§ Exciting & challenging placements
§ Future networking opportunities
§ Excellent career prospects
The challenges . . .§ You won’t like everything (almost no-
one does!)§ You will need to be very organised,
especially for group work§ You will need to time-manage and project-manage your assignments
§ You will need to show maturity and self-discipline
§ You will need to learn to juggle your commitments: study, part-time work, social life and sleep!
Entry requirements – Business Studies
128-136 pointswith 80-88 from two A-Levels or equivalent, with remaining 48-56 points from other A/AS-Levels, equivalent
qualifications.
Minimum of 4 GCSEs, at grades C/4 and above, including Maths and English, or appropriate Key Skills Level 2 or equivalent.
Qualifications Tariff Points*
128 136
A-levels ABBA*BC
AABA*BB
BTEC: Extended Diploma DDM DDD
BTEC: Diploma
A-level & BTEC Diploma A* / DMA / DMC / DD
A* / DMB / DDC / D*D
A-levels & BTEC Subsidiary Diploma BC / D*BB / DA*B / MA*A* / P
BB / D*AB / DA*A / M
Access to HE Any combination of Distinctions, Merits and Passes to make up the tariff points
Relevant subjects:All subjects considered
Applying to us…
Once you submit your UCAS application, we…
§ will read very carefully your personal statement and your reference
§ will try to take into account motivation and commitment
§ will consider the ‘big picture’
§ look at individual applications and make offers based on your academicachievements and personal statement.
Office for National Statistics’ Labour Force Survey (April 2016)
Data revealed that it still pays to go to university in general. By the age of 45, graduates are earning 82 per cent more on average than non-graduates – £38,415 compared with £21,095. The data shows there is a wage premium and that it grows over the course of your working life.
The Value of a Degree: Worth the Investment?
The university has consulted the latest available information in the production of this presentation for delivery in October 2016, but cannot be held liable for its accuracy.
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BA (Hons) Business Studies