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BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Distance Learning at Northumbria University
COURSE GUIDE
Business and Management BA (Hons) Top Up
Integrated Masters in Business and Management (MBus)
Business and Management MScCONTENTS
Section 1: Section 6:
Choose Your Path Business and Management
MBus
Section 2:
Top of Our Game Section 7:
Undergraduate Entry Levels
Section 3: and Requirements
Your Course, Your Way
Section 8:
Section 4: Postgraduate Pathway:
Undergraduate Pathways: Business and Management
Business and Management MSc
BA Top Up and MBus
Section 5:
Business and Management
BA (Hons) Top Up
2 Northumbria University Business and Management, Distance LearningCHOOSE YOUR PATH
Business and Management Distance Learning Courses
at Northumbria University
Enhance your profile, build your business skill business and transferable skills, as well as your
set and become a more responsible commercial knowledge of the latest research and theory. You
leader with our Business and Management distance will be able to tailor your projects and assessments
learning courses. to your current role — or any future one you aspire
to — so you can put your new learning into practice,
We offer a range of online courses at both even before you graduate.
undergraduate and postgraduate level. No matter
what your background or ambitions — whether it’s Plus, each pathway has been designed by online
to gain a qualification that will supercharge your CV, education experts to be as flexible as possible.
boost your leadership skills or grow the expertise You’ll be able to take control and study your way,
you need to establish your own business — we have wherever and whenever it suits you, while still
a pathway to help you meet your goals. having access to our great teaching and virtual
research facilities.
Choose from our Business and Management
BA (Hons) Top Up, our Integrated Masters in Join us and manage your future.
Business and Management (MBus) or our Business
and Management MSc. By the time it comes to
graduation, you’ll be ready to confront the
challenges of the future. All our courses are
designed to help you develop your practical
3 Northumbria University Business and Management, Distance LearningTOP OF OUR GAME
At Northumbria University, we embrace tomorrow. We're a research-
rich, business-focused, professional university with a global reputation
for excellence. Our inspirational academics, partners and students
work together to tackle challenges head on. We are ready for the future,
whatever it may hold.
Top 50 in the UK Fastest rising UK Campuses UK No.1 for
for research power University in the in London, graduate
Research Excellence world rankings Newcastle start-ups
Framework (REF) 2014. Times Higher (UK) and Based on
The national system Education World Amsterdam, estimated
for assessing the University Rankings, and Distance turnover (HEBCIS
quality of research in all 2020 learning 2017/18)
UK universities. worldwide.
5 star teaching 7th largest Students from
and 5 star provider of 137 different
employability graduates into countries
QS stars rated for professional jobs
excellence 2016 (DLHE 2016/17)
4 Northumbria University Business and Management, Distance LearningFULFIL YOUR POTENTIAL
Studying with Newcastle Business School
Newcastle Business School has a mission: to help CIMA, CIM, CIPD, CIPFA, CIPS, CISI, CMI, ICAEW, “AACSB accreditation is
individuals achieve their leadership, management IDM and ITT. Our academics are also experienced
and employability potential through relevant, business practitioners; through our Corporate
recognised and valued
research engaged education. Executive Development Centre they collectively by major employers and
work with more than 700 business leaders
As a distance learning Business and Management and managers. Their industry knowhow and
therefore offers enhanced
student, you’ll learn directly from academics based connections, and their ongoing research, provides career prospects for students.
at the School, which has a global reputation for the perfect foundation for quality learning. We will
delivering some of the best business management support you to make sense of the theories taught
It also helps Northumbria
education in the UK. In fact, we were the first and apply them to real world contexts. develop partnerships with
Business School in Europe to secure double
accreditation in both Business and Accounting
the other leading institutions
from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools around the world.”
of Business (AACSB International) — a mark of
excellence that puts us in an elite group of Business Prof John Wilson
Schools worldwide. Pro Vice-Chancellor (Business and Law)
We have strong industry links, with relationships
with 16 professional business associations and
institutions, including AAT, ACCA, AIA, CILT UK,
5 Northumbria University Business and Management, Distance LearningCREATING A BETTER TOMORROW
We strive to produce responsible business leaders with the expertise needed to create an
inclusive and sustainable society. Our three main research areas permeate each of our online
courses. Together, we can make a remarkable impact on the world now and in the future.
Strategic Innovation & Responsible Business Digital Business
Entrepreneurial Leadership
As a signatory of the UN sponsored Rapid technological innovation is leading
We’re committed to investigating Principles of Responsible Management to unprecedented advancements for
strategic entrepreneurial leadership Education, we’re at the forefront of business, the economy and society.
and innovation through the lens sustainable and responsible business Our online Business and Management
of entrepreneurial orientation and management and leadership. Because programmes reflect this and aim to help
effectuation in a variety of contexts. of this, you can expect these to be key you harness the potential of digital.
Our course content will assist you along themes throughout your studies.
the path to becoming a more creative,
effective business leader.
6 Northumbria University Business and Management, Distance LearningYOUR COURSE, YOUR WAY
We’ve designed all of our Business and Management distance learning
courses in partnership with online education experts to make sure you
receive the most flexible and engaging experience possible.
As a distance learner, you’ll be free to study your Support at every step
course, your way, while still benefiting from our From the moment you start your studies with us,
excellent teaching and research. you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative virtual
community. As well as academic support from your
Throughout your time with us, you will: tutors, a personal Student Success Advisor will
be on hand to assist you from day one through to
• Enjoy 24/7 access to an extensive range of online graduation. Whether you have a question around
materials through our online eLearning portal, assessments, payments or navigating the learning
Blackboard Ultra, including videos, podcasts, platform, they’ll be happy to help. You’ll also benefit
eBooks, electronic journals and more from access to a 24/7 IT helpline and our online
Ask4Help service.
• Engage directly with your tutors during virtual
seminars, which are also recorded Our Careers and Employment Service will be on
to watch back later hand to offer advice at every step of your journey
too. You’ll have exclusive access to CareersOnline,
• Collaborate with and learn from like-minded our employability hub, packed with interactive
students during regular interactive activities, resources to help you explore career options,
including seminars, virtual discussions and group develop your CV, complete practice aptitude tests,
projects, growing your global network as you go undertake interview simulations and more.
You’ll also be able to choose when in the year you
start, with intakes in January, April, July and October.
7 Northumbria University Business and Management, Distance LearningUNDERGRADUATE PATHWAYS
Business and Management BA Top Up and MBus
Do you currently have a qualification, such as a Or, if you’re not ready to commit to a full
Higher National Diploma, Foundation or Associate postgraduate programme, our BA (Hons) Top Up
Degree or equivalent, in a subject related to pathway is the perfect option, offering you the
business management? Are you looking to top up opportunity to finish your undergraduate degree
your qualification and achieve a full degree that will alongside your existing work or life commitments.
enhance your educational profile and help you to
progress your career? Throughout your studies there will be plenty
of support on hand to help you to develop the
Our undergraduate distance learning pathways have theoretical knowledge you need to succeed.
been designed to help you achieve just that. We And, whatever your background, we’ll help you
offer two online Business and Management courses, master a contemporary business skill set that will
giving you the chance to choose a journey that suits prepare you to take on the world’s top commercial
you and your goals. challenges and become a business leader that’s
ready to confront the challenges of tomorrow.
Combining undergraduate and postgraduate study
into one course, our Integrated Masters (MBus) will Manage your future with Northumbria University.
allow you to take your studies further and achieve a
Masters level degree, while studying part time and
online.
8 Northumbria University Business and Management, Distance LearningBUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT BA TOP UP
If you already have a qualification in a business or management related subject, our top up course
will allow you to gain a BA (Hons) while studying online.
This BA top up course is designed to help those “The benefits of studying Your distance learning experience
with a Level 5 qualification, such as a Foundation or Over the duration of the course, you’ll study six,
Associate Degree, Higher National Diploma (HND),
Business and Management 20-credit modules, each lasting 10 weeks. This will
Advanced Diploma or equivalent, to take the next at Northumbria are wide allow you to achieve a BA in around 18 months, part
step on their educational journey and finish their time. However, we have designed this top up to be
degree.
reaching, and the knowledge flexible, and it is possible to take a little longer, if you
and skills gained on our need to.
Learning directly from experienced academics from courses can be applied to a
Newcastle Business School, you’ll cover everything The recommended study time for the programme is
from Project Management to Strategy, variety of careers.” 15 hours a week.
Entrepreneurial Leadership to Critical
Elizabeth Blower
Organisational Analysis. Throughout each module, You’ll access your learning through our eLearning
Programme Lead
you’ll explore the cultural and ethical contexts in portal, Blackboard Ultra, which offers 24/7 access
which international businesses operate and come to online learning materials, advice and support
to understand the impact commercial leaders, and services. You’ll also have access to over half a million
their decisions, have on society. books and e-books through our online University
Library Service.
By graduation, you’ll be well-equipped to take your
career further - whether in the UK or You will have a number of assessments and tasks
internationally. You’ll have what you need to stand throughout your studies. The format of these may
out to employers, apply to a Graduate Scheme or vary but all will be completed through Blackboard
start your own business. Ultra – there will be no need to come to campus.MODULES Module Title Credits Cost
Our Business and Management BA (Hons) Top
Up is delivered through a flexible carousel Strategy 20 £750
structure. This means that the order you study
your modules will vary, depending on when in
the year you begin the course. However, over
the duration of the programme, you will have a Project Management 20 £750
chance to study all of the modules listed in the
table.
International Finance and Responsible Financial Management 20 £750
FEES AND FINANCES
The full course fee for 2020/2021 is £4,500.*
Digital and Data Driven Marketing 20 £750
You’ll be able to spread the cost of your fees
over the duration of the course, paying in
module-by-module instalments.
Entrepreneurial Leadership 20 £750
*Fees correct for academic year 2020/2021. Please note,
fees for new intakes, starting in subsequent academic
years, may change.
Critical Organisation Analysis 20 £750
Exit here with a BA (Hons) Top Up in Business and ManagementBUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT MBUS
Combine undergraduate and postgraduate studies into one with our Integrated Masters in
Business and Management (MBus).
With this Integrated Masters, you’ll take your Your distance learning experience million books and e-books through our online
learning further and get there faster than with We have designed this course to be flexible, as University Library Service.
traditional study routes. It will provide you with well as engaging. You will study ten, 20-credit
an excellent opportunity to hone your practical modules, each lasting ten weeks. You’ll also You will have a number of assessments and tasks
business and strategic skills, alongside developing complete a 40-credit research study lasting 20 throughout your studies. The format of these may
your higher, critical reflection, complex problem weeks. This will allow you to achieve a Masters vary but all will be completed through Blackboard
solving, research and project management level degree in around three years, part time. Ultra – there will be no need to come to campus.
capabilities. However, you can take a little longer to gain your
Masters, if you need to.
Upon successful completion, you’ll graduate with a
specialised Masters level qualification — a hallmark We also offer students the opportunity to exit the
of excellence which could help you to stand out to course early with a BA (Hons) or a PG Cert.
employers.
The recommended study time for the course is 15
Each of our modules will be taught by experienced hours a week.
academics, and has been handpicked to ensure
your development. You’ll explore everything from You’ll access your learning through our eLearning
Strategy to Project Management, Business Analytics portal, Blackboard Ultra, which offers 24/7 access
to Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurial Leadership to to online learning materials, advice and support
Globalisation, Innovation and Sustainability. services. You’ll also have access to over half aMODULES Module Title Credits Cost
Our Business and Management MBus is delivered Strategy 20 £750
through a flexible carousel structure. This means
that the order you study your modules will vary,
depending on when in the year you begin the course. Project Management 20 £750
However, over the duration of the programme, you
will have a chance to study all of the modules listed International Finance and Responsible Financial Management 20 £750
in the table.
Digital and Data Driven Marketing 20 £750
FEES AND FINANCES Entrepreneurial Leadership 20 £750
The full course fee for 2020/2021 is £9,195.*
Critical Organisation Analysis 20 £750
You’ll be able to spread the cost of your fees
over the duration of the course, paying in Exit here with a BA (Hons) in Business and Management
module-by-module instalments.
Globalisation, Innovation and Sustainability 20 £825
*Fees correct for academic year 2020/2021. Please note,
fees for new intakes, starting in subsequent academic
years, may change.
Business Analytics for Management 20 £825
Analysing Self for Strategic Career Development 20 £825
Research Methods 20 £825
Exit here with a PG Cert in Business and Management
Research Based Study 40 £1,395
Exit here with an Integrated Masters in Business and Management (MBus)UNDERGRADUATE ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
Not sure if your existing qualification makes you eligible for one of our
undergraduate pathways? We’ve outlined the requirements for both
our Business and Management BA Top Up and MBus courses below.
For entry onto our BA or MBus course, you or Pearson PTE Academic.
should have one of the following Level 5
qualifications in a business or management
related subject or an international equivalent:
• Higher National Diploma
• Foundation Degree
• Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE)
• Advanced or Associate Diploma
• Associate Degree
• Any other Level 5 award, certificate, diploma or
NVQ with sufficient credits
Students should be employed or have access to
organisational experience so they can apply their
studies to their current practice.
International applications may be required to show
an English language qualification, such as IELTS
13 Northumbria University Business and Management, Distance LearningPOSTGRADUATE PATHWAYS
Business and Management MSc
With digital technologies and new business models in which international business operates through
disrupting the way commercial operations run, modules such as Leadership for Responsible
leaders in today’s complex business environments Change, and Globalisation, Innovation and
are under more pressure than ever before to Sustainability. You’ll grow your practical managerial
adapt to change. It’s increasingly clear that great skills too, with units on Digital Entrepreneurship,
leadership requires more than just exceptional Strategic Marketing for Sustainable Competitive
business acumen; it requires high levels of cultural Advantage and Business Analytics for Management,
and societal awareness, emotional intelligence and helping you make informed decisions that could
a drive to transform organisations, and the world, benefit your organisation as a whole.
for the better.
At the end of the course, you’ll also
Whether you are keen to take the next step up, complete your own Masters-level
want to build your own business or are looking to Research Based Study; the perfect
kickstart your commercial career, our Business and opportunity to put your learning into
Management MSc will help you to stand out and practice.
reach your leadership potential.
Lead on with Northumbria
Throughout the course, you’ll explore a University.
combination of topics that have been handpicked
to give you a commercial edge. You’ll hone your
understanding of the ethical and cultural contexts
14 Northumbria University Business and Management, Distance LearningMODULES Module Title Credits Cost
Our course is divided into seven 20-credit
Strategic Marketing for Sustainable Competitive Advantage 20 £825
modules, plus a 40-credit Research Based Study.
It is delivered through a flexible carousel structure,
meaning the order you study your modules will Digital Entrepreneurship 20 £825
vary, depending on when in the year you begin
the course. However, over the duration of the
programme, you will have a chance to study all of Leadership for Responsible Change 20 £825
the modules listed in the table.
Business Analytics for Management 20 £825
FEES AND FINANCES
The full course fee for 2020/2021 is £7,170* for Analysing Self for Strategic Career Development 20 £825
UK, EU and International students.
You’ll be able to spread the cost of your fees Globalisation, Innovation and Sustainability 20 £825
over the duration of the course, paying in
module-by-module instalments.
Research Methods 20 £825
*Fees correct for academic year 2020/2021. Please note,
fees for new intakes, starting in subsequent academic
years, may change. Research Based Study 40 £1,395
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for this course, you should have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or an
international equivalent.
If you don’t meet the requirements above but you can demonstrate significant professional
experience in a related field, you may still be eligible.
International applicants may be required to show an English language qualification, such as IELTS or
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