Description of Course
- This BA (Hons) Business Administration, delivered online by NCC Education and validated and awarded by the University of Worcester, has been specially designed for students wanting to complete the final year of their degree in a flexible, affordable and accessible way. With this Business top-up degree, students can further their careers and enhance their skills. The qualification prepares students for careers or postgraduate study in all areas of Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting and all areas of Business Administration. On successful completion students will have the knowledge and understanding of the global business environment, as well as the essential skills required to research, analyse and manage business relationships.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must meet one of the following requirements to gain admission for the first year of degree studies:
- A minimum of two Advanced Level subjects (UK/Local) along with a minimum of grades C for the subjects of Mathematics and English at OLs/IGCSEs.
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- The NCC Level 3 International Foundation Diploma in Higher Education Studies offered by Gateway Graduate School
Candidates must meet one of the following requirements to gain admission for the second year Level 5 Diploma of degree studies:
- NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business (RQF) (L4DB).
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- A local or international qualification which is deemed to be of a similar level to the NCC Education L4DB qualification. This must be agreed with NCC Education in advance.
Candidates must meet one of the following requirements to gain admission for the third year (final year) of degree studies:
- The NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Business (L5DB)
- OR
- The NCC Education International Advanced Diploma in Business (IADB)
- OR
- HND Business (Awarded by Pearson / Edexcel)
- OR
- Informatics International Advanced Diploma in Business Administration
- OR
- A similar qualification approved by NCC Education and the University of Worcester
Course Content
Modules Offered (Degree Year One)
1. Business Mathematics
15 Credits
This unit enables students to develop skills pertaining to a range of mathematical and statistical techniques and concepts as applicable to different business scenarios.
2. ACommunications for Business
15 Credits
Through this unit students will be able to learn different types of business communication techniques and approaches (written, oral and non-verbal).
3. e-Business
15 Credits
This unit explores the various concepts and models of e-Business, including the strategies and planning processes concerning business-to- consumer and business-to-business aspects of e- Business.
4. Essentials of Management
15 Credits
This unit provides a strong foundation in the essentials of management; it particularly covers the function of management, the management decision-making process, management and organisational strategies, management’s influence on individual and group performance as well as the theories of leadership and control.
5. Fundamentals of Economics
15 Credits
This unit will develop an understanding of the fundamentals of microeconomics and macroeconomics to aid the process of business decision-making.
6. Introduction to Finance
15 Credits
Through this unit students will be able to develop a fundamental understanding of the accounting processes within business organisations; they will also acquire the basic skills required for carrying out financial analysis to support business decision-making.
7. Principles of Marketing
15 Credits
This unit enables students to develop an understanding of the key concepts and principles of marketing that can be used as strategic and operational tools to meet organizational goals and objectives in dynamic business environments.
8. Understanding Business Organisations
15 Credits
Through this unit students will get the opportunity to evaluate various types of organization and the different forms of organizational structure; they will also examine and assess the key concepts of organizational change, communication processes within organizations, monitoring of organizational performance and the role of IT systems on the performance and structure of an organization.
Modules Offered (Degree Year Two)
1. Business Economics
15 Credits
This unit examines how an organisation can achieve its objectives most efficiently through the application of micro-economic theory and the tools of analysis of decision science, such as statistics and quantitative methods. It demonstrates how economic analysis can be used in formulating business policies.
2. Advanced Business Mathematics
15 Credits
This unit provides an understanding of how a number of statistical and mathematical techniques are applied in economic and business decision-making.
3. Marketing in Business
15 Credits
This unit highlights the need for managers to view the role of marketing as critical to their organisation. The crucial role of marketing in contributing to the success of organisations is emphasised.
4. Human Resources in Business
15 Credits
This unit explores the dynamic role of human resource management policies and practices in contemporary organisations and their contribution to the goals of those organisations. It defines and critically examines the major philosophies, policies, procedures and practices related to the management of human resources.
5. Understanding Consumer Behaviour
15 Credits
This unit provides an understanding of customers’ needs and the complexity of the decision making process customers undertake in both consumer and industrial markets.
6. Principles of Business Operations
15 Credits
This unit explores the operations management function and its basis in creating and sustaining effective and efficient operations which deliver the products or services in a manner which achieves the objectives of the organisation. You will analyse this with respect to cost, quality, flexibility, dependability and speed.
7. Financial Management
15 Credits
This unit builds on your knowledge of fundamental financial concepts in financial and management accounting by considering the applications of these topics in a business environment and by examining a set of more advanced issues.
8. Information Systems and Organisations
15 Credits
This unit introduces the subject of information systems and technology in organisations, taking a broad management perspective. Students will gain an understanding of the current and future role of information systems in modern organisations, including an appreciation of the social, cultural and political aspects that are important to the successful adoption of technology.
Modules Offered (Degree Year Three)
1. Business-to-Business Marketing
15 Credits
The marketing of products and services to other businesses (B2B Marketing) is very different to marketing directly to consumers (B2C Marketing). This module critically examines the scope and nature of business marketing, unique aspects of business marketing strategy development, and practical issues that face business marketers. It examines the issue of developing customer relations in addition to consumer and buyer behaviour.
2. Management Accounting and Finance
15 Credits
The ability to accurately interpret financially related quantitative and qualitative information is important, as it enables effective planning and good decision-making. This module aims to develop key skills necessary for organisational financial management. It provides an extensive base of knowledge and skills required for postgraduate studies and professional employment by examining planning and decision-making techniques.
3. Management Organisational Behaviour
15 Credits
This module examines how management, particularly in terms of organisational and staff development, can contribute to the achievement of a more effective organisation. The module covers the analysis of effective management in organisations with emphasis on the functions of management, and the behavioural processes of changes, conflict, leadership, motivation, communication, innovation and group dynamics.
4. Strategic Operations and Quality Management
15 Credits
The module examines the key issues of Strategic Operations Management (SOM). Using important models and concepts, it provides an analysis of SOM and how it relates to corporate strategy and quality management. The module will consider challenges and the elements required for successful strategic operations management and the strategies for achieving efficient, cost effective production in a global business environment.
5. Business Research Methodology
15 Credits
Through this module students will be able to gain insights about conducting systematic research in varied business contexts.
6. Business Strategy
15 Credits
This module provides scope for developing a core of knowledge, understanding and skills pertaining to formulating and implementing business strategy in different organisational settings.
7. International Marketing Strategy
15 Credits
Through this module students will be able to examine the strategic tools available expanding international marketing activities of different types of firms. They will also develop the skills necessary for planning strategies for international marketing and implementing them.
8. Business Analysis and Decision Making
15 Credits
This module enables students to develop a systematic approach to carrying out business analysis. They also get the opportunity to link the results of their business analyses to business decision making.