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Developed in partnership with local business organisations, both public and private, this course has been designed to help you meet the many challenges of managing in the complex, dynamic and exciting world of business.
Course overview
This course focuses on strategic thinking and the long-term effects of making decisions on the survival and growth of business. It will enable you to relate theory to contemporary business practice and explore ethical and social responsibility issues. We will help you to develop an awareness of effective management and an understanding of the many contexts in which different business operate.
Studying in the UAE with expert teachers means that you will learn to operate in a global business environment experiencing the challenges and opportunities that cultural differences present. You will explore the role of the entrepreneur, and how to nurture and develop entrepreneurial skills in yourself and others.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be awarded a degree in BA (Hons) Business Studies with 360 UK credits.
Professional Skills for Business
Introduction to Human Resource Management (HRM)
Researching Business Data
Business Accounting
Principles of Marketing
Information, Communications and Technology (ICT)
Business Economics
Enterprise and Business Development
Managing Business Operations
Research Methods
Business Ethics
Organisational Behaviour
Strategic Management
International Trade, Finance and Investment
Business Research Project (year-long)
International Business
Managing Small and Medium Sized Enterprises
British/ International A Levels (From a minimum 112 UCAS tariff points depending on course)- To calculate points https://www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator
Standard 12/ secondary school examinations: 55% or above depending on exam board from respective countries.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma (From a minimum 25 points depending on course)
A recognized foundation course
English language requirement: 60% or above in English subject in their grade 12th/10th OR IELTS Score 5.
Other requirements:
Second and final year entry on a bachelor's degree may be available for those with a Level 4 / 5 equivalent from the UK with a merit profile or a sufficient undergraduate credits (120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area for Level 5 (year 2) entry, and 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, Foundation Degree or HND in a related subject area for Level 6 (year 3) entry. (Subject to approval by the RPCL Committee)
A Business Studies degree can open the door to many exciting and rewarding careers. Some of the fields our graduates tend to move into include:
Personnel Management
Marketing
Business Research
Finance
Sales
Sales Promotion
Retail Management
Popular careers for our graduates include:
Junior Manager
Salesperson
Administration
Market Researcher
Human Resources Assistant
Data Analyst
Marketing Assistant
Alternatively, you could develop a related specialism or explore a new area on one of our postgraduate courses.
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