{"id":1020,"date":"2024-05-07T07:07:46","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T07:07:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wes.education\/?page_id=1020"},"modified":"2024-05-07T08:00:45","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T08:00:45","slug":"bachelor-of-degree","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wes.education\/?page_id=1020","title":{"rendered":"Bachelor of Degree"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1020\" class=\"elementor elementor-1020\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2abedfd3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2abedfd3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;mdp_selection_sticky_effect_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-76a63c69\" data-id=\"76a63c69\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_sticky_column_effect_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2aaa9978 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2aaa9978\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 25-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bachelor of Degree<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5bcc471a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5bcc471a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_sticky_effect_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7c7cba28\" data-id=\"7c7cba28\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mdp_selection_sticky_column_effect_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41978584 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"41978584\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bachelor of Arts in Education \u2013 Dual Awards from IBES and UCAM<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37a8e1bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37a8e1bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 25-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>The Bachelor of Arts in Education is strategically aimed at addressing the evolving needs and challenges and demands in the field of education.<\/p><p>This programme is tailored to equip aspiring teachers, educators and professionals with the specialised knowledge and skills required to excel in these critical areas of education.<\/p><p>In an increasingly diverse, technological, and dynamic educational landscape, such a programme offers individuals the chance to deepen their expertise, enhance their teaching abilities, and contribute significantly to the development of learners at various stages of their educational journey.<\/p><h4><strong><b>Awards to be conferred: Bachelor of Arts in Education<\/b><\/strong><\/h4><p><em><i>List of Specialisations that exclusively appear on the IBES\u00a0transcript :<\/i><\/em><\/p><p><em><i>Early Childhood Education,<\/i><\/em><br \/><em><i>Primary School Education,<\/i><\/em><br \/><em><i>Secondary School Education,<\/i><\/em><br \/><em><i>Special Education Needs,<\/i><\/em><br \/><em><i>Physical Education,<\/i><\/em><br \/><em><i>Curriculum Development, and<\/i><\/em><br \/><em><i>Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)<\/i><\/em><\/p><h4>Programme Aims<\/h4><ul><li>Develop advanced teaching and instructional strategies tailored to the specific needs of Early childhood learners, Primary school learners, Secondary school learners, Special Education Needs, Physical Education, English language learners, and curriculum design for primary and secondary school levels.<\/li><li>Deepen understanding of the theories, practices, and methodologies specific to each specialisation, allowing teachers-educators to become subject matter experts including special education needs and physical education.<\/li><li>Equip educators with skills to create inclusive and equitable learning environments,addressing diverse needs, backgrounds of learners and the pervasive impact of education technology in a digital age.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong><b>Assessments<\/b><\/strong><\/h4><p>The modules are assessed through a work-based management report, an academic research paper, a reflective learning Log\/ Journal and a practical project. The work-based management report shall be between 4,000 \u2013 4,500 words.<\/p><h4><strong><b>Entry Requirements<\/b><\/strong><\/h4><p>The minimum entry requirements for this Bachelor of Arts in Education with named specialisations are:<\/p><ul><li>Typically, applicants should have completed a relevant Diploma or Higher Diploma in a related field to their chosen specialisation and recognized by the university. These qualifications should have a total of 120 ECTS or an equivalent of two academic years of study at a UK or European institutions.<\/li><li>Demonstrate English Language proficiency in order to participate in the programme taught in English. Proficiency can be recognised based on completion of any programme with a minimum duration of 6 months and taught and assessed in the English Language or IELTS 5.0 or equivalent such as TOEFL.<\/li><li>Student that has done a qualification examined in English at European Qualification Framework ( EQF) Level 3 and above would satisfy the English requirement.<\/li><li>The Regulated English Test administered by ESOL Awards and accredited by the Scottish Credit Qualification Framework (SCQF) which is aligned with the CEFR grades of B1+ and above will satisfy the English Language requirement.<\/li><\/ul><h4><strong><b>Programme Structure<\/b><\/strong><\/h4><table><tbody><tr><td width=\"473\"><p><strong><b>Common Core Modules<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"156\"><p><strong><b>ECTS<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"473\"><p>Contemporary Issues in Education<\/p><\/td><td width=\"156\"><p>10 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"473\"><p>The Reflective Practitioner<\/p><\/td><td width=\"156\"><p>10 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"473\"><p>The Art and Science of Learning and Teaching<\/p><\/td><td width=\"156\"><p>10 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"473\"><p>Digital Competence for Educators<\/p><\/td><td width=\"156\"><p>10 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"473\"><p><strong><b>Bachelor Of Education (Early Childhood Education):<\/b><\/strong><br \/><strong><b>Specialisation Modules<\/b><\/strong><br \/>1. Global Early Childhood Education Practices<br \/>2.\u00a0Pedagogy in Early Childhood Education and Care<\/p><\/td><td width=\"156\"><p>10 ECTS<br \/>10 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"473\"><p><strong><b>Bachelor Of Education (Primary School Education):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><br \/><strong><b>Specialisation Modules<\/b><\/strong><br \/>1.\u00a0Primary School Learners\u2019 Development and Teaching Strategies<br \/>2.\u00a0Primary School Learners\u2019 Diversity, Learning Styles and Teaching Strategies<\/p><\/td><td width=\"156\"><p>10 ECTS<br \/>10 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"473\"><p><strong><b>Bachelor Of Education (Secondary School Education):<\/b><\/strong><br \/><strong><b>Specialisation Modules<\/b><\/strong><br \/>1.\u00a0Secondary School Learners\u2019 Diversity, Learning Styles and Teaching Strategies<br \/>2.\u00a0Creating and managing conducive classroom environment<\/p><\/td><td width=\"156\"><p>10 ECTS<br \/>10 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"473\"><p><strong><b>Bachelor Of Education (TESL):<\/b><\/strong><br \/><strong><b>Specialisation Modules<\/b><\/strong><br \/>1.\u00a0Theories And Contexts in English Language Teaching<br \/>2.\u00a0English Language Testing and Assessment<\/p><\/td><td width=\"156\"><p>10 ECTS<br \/>10 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"473\"><p><strong><b>Bachelor Of Education (Curriculum Development):<\/b><\/strong><br \/><strong><b>Specialisation Modules<\/b><\/strong><br \/>1.\u00a0Curriculum Development and Design<br \/>2.\u00a0Online Instructional Design<\/p><\/td><td width=\"156\"><p>10 ECTS<br \/>10 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"473\"><p><strong><b>Bachelor Of Education (Special Education Needs):<\/b><\/strong><br \/><strong><b>Specialisation Modules<\/b><\/strong><br \/>1.\u00a0Developing Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Special Education Needs<br \/>2.\u00a0Language &amp; Learning Disability<\/p><\/td><td width=\"156\"><p>10 ECTS<br \/>10 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"473\"><p><strong><b>Bachelor Of Education (Physical Education):<\/b><\/strong><br \/><strong><b>Specialisation Modules<\/b><\/strong><br \/>1.\u00a0Administration of Physical Education, Sports, and Athletics<br \/>2.\u00a0Advanced Pedagogy in Physical Education<\/p><\/td><td width=\"156\"><p>10 ECTS<br \/>10 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"473\"><p><strong><b>Total ECTS<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"156\"><p><strong><b>60 ECTS<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h4><strong><b>Mode of Delivery<\/b><\/strong><\/h4><p>Blended Learning<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17d9c0fe elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"17d9c0fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 25-07-2024 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It will equip successful students with the requisite knowledge and understanding to conduct modern business and allows them to pursue the demands of a specific industry or topic area within the holistic framework of business administration.<\/p><h2><strong><b>Aims<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>The programme aims to provide students with:<\/p><ul><li>Provide a coherent and comprehensive study of business organisations and their management.<\/li><li>Develop the knowledge, skills and capabilities graduates require to respond proactively and creatively to the challenges of the contemporary business environment as an employee or entrepreneur.<\/li><li>Develop a range of intellectual, professional attributes and transferable skills that will enable graduates to gain employment and then to add value to a business organisation and to the knowledge economy.<\/li><li>Foster an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to ideas and issues in a range of organisations and sectors.<\/li><li>Equip graduates with the knowledge, understanding and academic skills to continue to post-graduate study.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><strong><b>Programme Learning Outcomes<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><h2><strong><b>Year 1<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>On successful completion of the Year 1, students will be able to and\/or have:<\/p><p><strong><b>In Relation to Knowledge and Understanding:<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Describe and use personal and technological communication methods.<\/li><li>Use quantitative analysis to present information and understand business problems.<\/li><li>Explore and examine business concepts through authentic problem-based learning.<\/li><li>Understand the impact of law on business relationships and show an awareness of ethical issues in relation to personal beliefs and values.<\/li><li>Understand the key aspects of the performance of people in organisations in relation to own experience.<\/li><li>Understand the underpinning principles and current practice of Marketing and customer value.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>In Relation to Professional Working Skills:<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Describe the major functional areas of business.<\/li><li>Prepare and use good business communication tools internally and externally.<\/li><li>Show an awareness of ethical issues in own studies and relate these to personal values.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>In Relation to Transferable Skills:<\/b><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><b>Communication<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Communicate effectively in an appropriate format in a clear and concise manner using a range of communication tools and with structured and coherent arguments.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>Teamwork<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Work effectively in a group on a given task, meeting obligations to other group members.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>In Relation to Academic Study Skills<\/b><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><b>Cognitive<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Demonstrate factual knowledge.<\/li><li>Structure a coherent argument with conclusions linked to evidence.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>Information literacy<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Access and use a given range of information tools including the Internet.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>Numeracy<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Collect numerical data from a range of defined sources, perform simple explorations to solve a range of given problems.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>Information for decision-making<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Apply given business tools accurately under direction to a well-defined problem and begin to appreciate the complexity of the issues.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>Research<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Collect and collate information in an appropriate manner.<\/li><\/ul><h2><strong><b>Year 2<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>On successful completion of the Year 2, students will be able to and\/or have:<\/p><p><strong><b>In Relation to Knowledge and Understanding:<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Integrate theory and practice by demonstrating how resources (financial and human) are secured, integrated, allocated and effectively managed to meet organisational goals.<\/li><li>Examine the inter-relationships between market positioning and the management of operations to deliver value to customers within performance constraints.<\/li><li>Critique, from a user perspective, cost and budgetary techniques to improve planning and ensure financial control.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>In Relation to Professional skills<\/b><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><b>Business awareness<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Apply theory to integrated business practice.<\/li><li>Evaluate the impact of business on the wider social environment in relation to general ethical perspectives.<\/li><li>Work with others with intercultural awareness and practices.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>In Relation to Transferable Skills:<\/b><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><b>Communication<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Communicate effectively in an appropriate medium and style with regard to audience and desired effect including in the context of cultural diversity and differences.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>Teamwork &amp; Leadership<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Interact effectively within a group, allocating tasks, receiving and giving information and ideas, and modifying responses where necessary to achieve team goals.<\/li><li>Take responsibility for the direction and action of a group.<\/li><li>Reflect on the group outcome and process to improve personal performance.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>In Relation to Academic Study Skills<\/b><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><b>Cognitive<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Select and apply the major business theories\/ models in a practical context.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>Information literacy<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Access, collect and analyse self-determined quantitative and qualitative information for effective use.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>Numeracy<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Use quantitative information to verify and extend existing understanding of businesss theories and models.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>Information for decision-making<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Assess the reliability and validity of quantitative information.<\/li><li>Use a range of established techniques to initiate and undertake critical analysis of information.<\/li><li>Adopt multiple perspectives to identify key elements of real-life problems and select appropriate methods\/tools for their resolution.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>Research<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Critically review current research and critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make own judgements.<\/li><\/ul><h2><strong><b>Year 3<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>On successful completion of the Year 3, students will be able to and\/or have:<\/p><p><strong><b>In Relation to Knowledge and Understanding:<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Possess a cross-cultural perspective on the operational and strategic position of organisations.<\/li><li>Critically examine contemporary issues influencing business thinking and behaviour including creativity and innovation.<\/li><li>Critically evaluate alternative policies and strategies a company may adopt to meet stakeholder needs and minimise risk within changing internal and external environments.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>In Relation to Professional skills<\/b><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><b>Business awareness<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Critique theoretical frameworks and apply to practice.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>In Relation to Transferable Skills:<\/b><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><b>Communication<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Engage in debate in a professional manner, using communication to persuade and convince.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>Teamwork &amp; Leadership<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Work effectively as a member of a team, negotiating in a professional manner and managing conflict.<\/li><li>Build a shared understanding of team goals.<\/li><li>Continually reflect on the group process to improve personal and group effectiveness.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>In Relation to Academic Study Skills<\/b><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><b>Cognitive<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Critically analyse theories, concepts and problems.<\/li><li>Formulate a complex argument within a theoretical and contextual framework.<\/li><li>Challenge perceived opinions\/ views and use own criteria and judgement.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>Information for decision-making<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Evaluate options within the limitation of imperfect and incomplete information.<\/li><li>Develop appropriate criteria to identify a range of solutions to a complex problem and use decision making in unpredictable contexts.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><b>Research<\/b><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Develop and implement a systematic and scientific research strategy, working with a and receiving guidance from assigned supervisor.<\/li><li>Critically review those aspects of current research relevant to self-determined and approved research topic.<\/li><\/ul><h2><strong><b>Assessments<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>The modules are assessed through a work-based management report, assignments and\/or case studies or simulation. The work-based management report shall be between 3,500 \u2013 4,000 words.<\/p><h2><strong><b>Entry requirements<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>The minimum entry requirements into Year 1 of this BA (Hons) in Business Administration Year include the following:<\/p><ul><li>a minimum of 2 A Levels passes;<\/li><li>any other equivalent achievement in certified awards such as Higher School<br \/>Certificate, Canadian Grade 13 etc;<\/li><li>NVQ\/QCF\/RQF Level 3 awards; or<\/li><li>a recognised University Access or Foundation programme.<\/li><\/ul><p>Demonstrate English Language proficiency in order to participate in the programme taught in English. Proficiency can be recognised based on completion of any programme with a minimum duration of 6 months and taught and assessed in the English Language or IELTS 5.0 or equivalent such as TOEFL.<\/p><p>Student that has done a qualification examined in English at European Qualification Framework ( EQF) Level 3 and above would satisfy the English requirement.<\/p><p>The Regulated English Test administered by ESOL Awards and accredited by the Scottish Credit Qualification Framework (SCQF) which is aligned with the CEFR grades of B1+ and above will satisfy the English Language requirement.\u00a0<\/p><h2><strong><b>Programme Structure<\/b><\/strong><\/h2><p>The BA (Hons) in Business Administration consists of a total of 22 taught modules. The table below summarises the programme structure and module offerings.<\/p><table><tbody><tr><td width=\"77\"><p><strong><b>Year 1<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p><strong><b>Module<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p><strong><b>Credit Value<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"77\"><p>1<\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p>Business Accounting<\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p>7.5 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"77\"><p>2<\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p>Business Economics<\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p>7.5 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"77\"><p>3<\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p>Principles Of Management<\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p>7.5 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"77\"><p>4<\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p>Principles of Marketing<\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p>7.5 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"77\"><p>5<\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p>Business English<\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p>7.5 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"77\"><p>6<\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p>Business Law<\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p>7.5 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"77\"><p>7<\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p>Information Systems for Business<\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p>7.5 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"77\"><p>8<\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p>Business Numeracy and Finance<\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p>7.5 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"77\"><p><strong><b>Year 2<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p><strong><b>Module<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p><strong><b>Credit Value<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"77\"><p>1<\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p>Managerial Accounting<\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p>7.5 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"77\"><p>2<\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p>Marketing Management<\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p>7.5 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"77\"><p>3<\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p>People and Organisation<\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p>7.5 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"77\"><p>4<\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p>Managing People<\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p>7.5 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"77\"><p>5<\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p>International Business Environment<\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p>7.5 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"77\"><p>6<\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p>Intercultural Management<\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p>7.5 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"77\"><p>7<\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p>Internet Marketing<\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p>7.5 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"77\"><p>8<\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p>Operations Management<\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p>7.5 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"77\"><p><strong><b>Year 3<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p><strong><b>Module<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p><strong><b>Credit Value<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"77\"><p>1<\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p>International Human Resources Management<\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p>10 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"77\"><p>2<\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p>Business Planning for New Ventures<\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p>10 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"77\"><p>3<\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p>Business Innovation<\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p>10 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"77\"><p>4<\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p>Strategic Management<\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p>10 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"77\"><p>5<\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p>E-Commerce and Digital Economy<\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p>10 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"77\"><p>6<\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p>Digital Marketing Essentials<\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p>10 ECTS<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"77\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"378\"><p><strong><b>Total Credits<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"313\"><p><strong><b>180 ECTS<\/b><\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>To complete the programme and 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