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Course overview

To be successful, organisations need strong leaders with entrepreneurial skills who can generate the creative and innovative ideas that businesses rely on to remain competitive in a global market. Through a balanced mix of academic study, personal development and acquisition of business skills, the Business Management degree prepares you to take up influential positions in both private and public enterprises. You will become competent in managing people, money, markets and products, and develop your analytical, planning and information management skills within a business context, so that by the time you graduate, you will be fully prepared to tackle the challenges of the real business world.

One of the attractions of the programme is the sheer breadth and variety of subjects covered: one moment you may be analysing a set of company accounts, the next you are forecasting business activity or speculating about the future of the economy. The aim is to make you an ‘all rounder’ who is attractive to potential employers.

Teaching is via lectures and small-group seminars to discuss issues and ideas that arise. You will be expected to do your own additional reading and research around each lecture, supported by a designated personal tutor who will guide and advise you throughout your studies.

Year 1

Core modules:

• Academic Study Skills
• Business Economics
• Business & Society
• Introduction to Management & Finance
• Principles of Marketing

Year 2

Core modules:

• Quality and Operations Management
• Small Business Management and Accounts
• Managing People and Organisations
• Contemporary Issues in Management

Option modules

Choose one of the following:

• Business Law
• E-Commerce
• Investment and Financial Analysis
• Leadership
• Retail Management

Year 3

Core modules:

• Strategy for Sustainability
• Managing Projects
• Researching and Developing a Business Plan for a New Venture

Option modules

Choose two of the following:

• Business and the Entrepreneur
• Globalisation and Business
• Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement
• Managerial Decision Making and Change
• Social Enterprise

Assessment and feedback

We recognise that individual students perform differently depending on the type of assessment used, and so we use a range of assessment methods on the programme. These can include written assignments (individual/group reports and essays), presentations (individual and group), practical assessments, exams (closed book), project work such as planning a new business venture,?and reflective logs. The number of assessments per module can vary.

Written feedback is provided for all assignments within 15 working days of submission, and you will be given the opportunity to discuss any issues one-to-one with your tutor. We believe that constructive feedback is vital in helping you identify your strengths as well as the areas where you may need to develop further.

Your graduate skills and World of Work Skills Certificate details will be published in your Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR), providing employers with extensive evidence of your development as a professional as well as your academic achievements at LJMU.

Work-related learning

The Business Management degree programme provides students with the opportunity to fully engage in the World of Work.  The Business Management degree programme will develop and enhance your Graduate Skills necessary for employability throughout your programme.  You will also be provided with various forms of work related learning that will further enhance your employability skills. 

These will include:

• Assessments, based on real-life organisational problems
• Simulations of workplace activity
• Employer driven case studies for you to analyse and comment upon
• Employer involvement in assessment presentations
• Class discussions/simulations within an organisational context
• Innovative and creative thinking to solve organisational problems
• Guest speakers

To support this further, the World of Work Skills Certificate is a compulsory part of the Business Management degree programme with the Bronze statement being integrated into the year 1 curriculum and assessment.  Students are then encouraged to continue working towards their World of Work Certificate throughout the Business Management programme to further enhance their employability prospects.

Support and guidance

The Liverpool Business School is a supportive environment in which to study and the ‘student-centred approach’ of your tutors will ensure that you are given the support and guidance you need. This support could be in the form of one-to-one tutorials with your personal tutor to discuss a piece of coursework or to work on your personal development plan.

Application and selection - what are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates who are genuinely interested in business, management and/or entrepreneurship.  Applicants should be able to communicate effectively both orally and in their written work and possess the self discipline to manage their time and tasks effectively while at LJMU.

Course entry requirements

1. UCAS Tariff Points Required: 280
2. NB: Tariff points may differ for International Baccalaureate qualifications.

A Levels

1. Minimum number of A Levels Required: 2
2. Subject Specific Requirements: No specific subject requirements
3. Is General Studies Acceptable?: Yes
4. Are AS level awards acceptable?: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
5. AS Double Award: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications

GCSE and Equivalents

1. GCSE / Standard grades required: Applicants must have obtained grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an equivalent qualification

BTEC

  Extended Diploma (formerly known as BTEC National Diploma)

1. Acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications

  Diploma (formerly known as BTEC National Certificate)

1. Acceptability: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications

  Subsidiary Diploma (formally known as BTEC National Award)

1. Acceptability: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications

Access to HE

1. Acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
2. Additional information: Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject. Of the level 3 units, at least half should be Merit grade or above.

International Baccalaureate

1. Acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
2. Additional information: IB Diploma with a minimum of 29 points.

Irish Leaving Certificate

1. Acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
2. Grades / subjects reqd: 280 UCAS tariff points including 5 Highers

Welsh Baccalaureate

1. Advanced Diploma acceptability: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications

Scottish Awards

1. Higher: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
2. Advanced Higher: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications

Specialised Diplomas

1. Subject Areas accepted
: Business, Administration and Finance
2. Grades required: 280 UCAS Tariff points

Additional Qualifications considered

Key Skills

1. Will Key Skills tariff points be counted towards an offer?: Yes
2. What minimum Key Skill level is appropriate?: 2

OCR National

1. What minimum OCR National is appropriate?: 6 units certificate

NVQ

1. Are Level 1 NVQs acceptable?: Not Acceptable
2. Are Level 2 NVQs acceptable?: Not Acceptable
3. Are Level 3 NVQs acceptable?: Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

Entry requirement notes

1. : Applications are welcomed from those who are returning to education. These students should demonstrate potential and motivation and/or have relevant experience and may be required to submit an essay and/or attend an interview. International Applicants: We welcome overseas applicants who will be considered in line with normal entry requirements.

IELTS Score Required

1. IELTS score required: Any applicant whose first language is not English will be required to have IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component, or an acceptable equivalent.

Will I be interviewed?

No interview required (UCAS application form only)

Can this course be deferred?

Yes, please contact us to discuss your options

LJMU Scholarships

LJMU's scholarships are open to all full-time Home and EU undergraduates. These awards are not income assessed, and if successful you will be awarded a scholarship for each year of your course. This funding does not have to be repaid.

• Achiever's Scholarships: for excellence in areas such as volunteering, sports, the arts, citizenship: a maximum of 100 awards of £1,000 per year for the duration of your course
• The Vice Chancellor's Award: is a highly prestigious award for outstanding students: a maximum of 6 awards of £10,000 per year for the duration of your course
• Michael Brown Scholarships: reward for academic excellence: a maximum of 12 awards of £1,000 per year for the duration of your course
• Dream Plan Achiever's Scholarships: reward for academic excellence: a maximum of 100 awards of £1,000 per year for the duration of your course

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LJMU Bursary

To qualify for the LJMU Bursary of £500 per year, you must have a household income of £25,000 or less a year and meet other eligibility criteria. The money does not have to be repaid and is intended to help you meet some of the costs associated with being a student.

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National Scholarship Programme

LJMU will be awarding 980 National Scholarships to students joining the University in 2013/2014. Each award is worth £3,000 and this money does not have to be repaid. In order to be considered for this funding, your household income must be £16,000 a year or less and you must be a full-time first year undergraduate on your first course at university.

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Tuition fees

Like most universities, LJMU will be charging an annual tuition fee of £9,000 for most of our degree programmes. The important thing to remember is that you don't have to pay your tuition fees upfront when you enrol. Instead you can take out a tuition fee loan, which doesn't have to be repaid until after you leave LJMU and start earning more than £21,000. Both full and part-time students are eligible for tuition fee loans.

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Living costs

You can also choose to take out a maintenance loan for each year of your course to help you meet the costs of being a student. The money will have to be paid back but only after you leave LJMU and starting earning at least £21,000. The maximum amount you can get while studying at LJMU is £5,500 if you are living away from home or £4,375 if you are living in your parental home. Part-time students are not eligible to take out these loans.

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Maintenance grant

If you are a full-time student and your household income is £42,611 or less, you can get maintenance or living cost grant. You don't have to pay this money back and it's up to you to decide what to spend it on.

• If you are a full-time student with a household income of £25,000 or less you will receive a full grant of £3,354 per year.
• Partial grants will be available if you have a household income over £25,000 up to (and including) £42,611.
• Part-time students are not eligible for this grant.

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To find out more about the student funding available from LJMU as well as grants and loans and targeted support for students with children/dependants or disabilities, go to www.ljmu.ac.uk/feesandfunding

Student feedback

“It is really good that you come out with a degree but also some professional qualifications.  Hopefully, I should have a better chance of getting a job”
Graduate of Business Management

“Lecturers are very supportive and you are able to get help when you want.”
Current Year 1 Business Management student

“The lecturers are well prepared with excellent knowledge. They are able to explain things using real life examples so you can understand.”
Current Year 2 Business Management student

“Staff are very friendly and there is always someone willing to help and point you in the right direction.”
Current Year 3 Business Management student

Employer Feedback

As the Business Management degree programme has been fully endorsed by local and national businesses, it will ensure that you are provided with the necessary employability skills that businesses want.  The Business Management degree programme has been endorsed by the National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship.

Professional accreditation / links

This course is accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management, with endorsement from the National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship and recognition from a wide range of employers.

Your career prospects

In  the 2009/2010 academic session 70% of the students that successfully completed their Business Management degree programme went on to secure full-time employment within 6 months after graduating.

The Business School has a great reputation for graduates finding employment. Those who successfully complete the degree in Business Management go on to secure careers in marketing, sales, finance, human resources, and retail and general management or continue their higher education by taking a postgraduate degree.

International funding advice

Studying at LJMU offers international students excellent value for money and the opportunity to secure an internationally-respected qualification plus outstanding career prospects. When you apply for your visa or entry clearance, you will need to provide evidence of having enough money to support yourself for the duration of your programme and to pay for all of your living expenses. The good news is that the cost of living in Liverpool is one of the lowest in England, which means your money will go even further, allowing you to enjoy your student experience to the full.

Tuition fees

International students are liable to pay a minimum of 50% of their tuition fees when they complete their enrolment at the University. The outstanding balance must be paid in full within 4 months of your enrolment date. Confirmed fees for 2013/14 are available on the LJMU website: www.ljmu.ac.uk/international

Living costs

In addition to academic fees, you must budget for living costs such as accommodation, food, clothing, books, local travel and entertainment. The UKBA requires that students studying outside London must have £7,200 to pay for their living costs (or £800 per month). LJMU’s undergraduate courses run over an academic calendar of nine months so you will need to show that you have at least £7,200. If your course lasts 6 months you will need to demonstrate you have £4,800.

International Academic Awards

All international students applying to LJMU for full degrees starting in the academic year September 2013 to September 2014 will be entitled to an international academic award of £1,000. This award will be offered at source and deducted from your Year 1 tuition fees.

Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)

Before you can apply for permission to enter or remain in the UK under Tier 4 you will require a valid Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies or CAS. LJMU will only assign a CAS once you have satisfied the conditions of any offer made to you and you satisfy the University’s obligations as a Tier 4 Highly Trusted Sponsor. For more details, go to: www.ljmu.ac.uk/international

Academic Technology Approval Scheme Certificate (ATAS)

If you have applied to study an Enhanced Undergraduate Degree (such as an MEng) course at LJMU, you should check if you require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate.

You can find out more on the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) website: www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-we-do/services-we-deliver/atas/who-atas/

Alternatively, contact LJMU’s International Admissions Team (int-admissions@ljmu.ac.uk) for guidance.

Your visa application

As soon as you have received an offer of a place at LJMU you should contact the Entry Clearance Office at the British Embassy, British High Commission or Consular Office in your own country to check whether you need a visa for entry into Britain. You are advised to do this as soon as you can as the visa application process can take a long time.

Please Note: To obtain an Entry Visa you should go to the British Embassy or High Commission in your own country, and present the following documents:

• Passport
• A valid LJMU Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
• Evidence of financial support for the programme
• Two recent photographs of yourself (passport-size)
• All relevant educational diplomas and certificates (as stated in your CAS)
• A declaration of your intent to return home on completion of your course of study

English language qualifications

All international applicants must have an internationally recognised English language qualification, such as IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Your English language qualification must have been certified within the last two years for verification purposes. LJMU will accept other UKBA-recognised English language tests providing you attain the appropriate level.

This table summarises the minimum scores required by LJMU.

Please note: your specific course requirements may differ.

Type of Programme	IELTS	TOEFL (CBT)	TOEFL (IBT)
International Foundation Programme	4.5	150	52
Undergraduate degrees	6.0	220	60-78

For up-to-date details on all courses and entry requirements please go to: www.ljmu.ac.uk/courses

To find out what qualifications are applicable in your country go to: www.ljmu.ac.uk/international

English language support to improve IELTS

If your English language level does not meet the required entry requirements for your course you may still be offered a place on the condition that you successfully complete a pre-sessional English course. LJMU offers pre-sessional English language courses to undergraduate and postgraduate students to help develop your English language ability ahead of starting your course. Before completing the online application form, please contact the International Study Centre and talk to one of our multi-lingual Student Enrolment Advisers (www.studygroup.com/isc/ljmu/) or email: international@ljmu.ac.uk

The IELTS score required for this course is: Any applicant whose first language is not English will be required to have IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component, or an acceptable equivalent.

Degree preparation courses

LJMU offers international students the option of completing pre-undergraduate programmes at the University’s International Study Centre. LJMU’s degree preparation courses are managed and taught by Study Group, a world leader in education and training for international students. For more details on the International Study Centre, go to www.ljmu.ac.uk/isc

How to apply

All applicants should apply online through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) system at www.ucas.ac.uk. If you need help or advice on your individual application, you should contact your careers adviser or call the UCAS Customer Service Unit on 0871 468 0468, open Monday to Friday, 08:30-18:00 hrs (UK time)

If you are calling from outside the UK and are unable to use the number above, please contact them on 0044 871 468 0 468

UCAS Details

1. Code name:LJM
2. Institution code name:L51
3. Course code:N200
4. Course abbreviation:BA/BusMgt