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BA(Hons) Business ManagementA Flexible Approach to Learning
Best Modern University UK(The Times, 2009, 2010 & 2011)
Scottish University of the Year(The Sunday Times, 2011)
DVANTAGE
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Flexible and Unique
learn while you earn
This course is designed for those in full-time employment who are looking to progress theirprofessional and personal development and gain formal qualifications without putting their careers on hold. There are also options for those not currently in employment.
fusion of supported distance and face-to-face learning
Students will work through a variety of activities online and attend monthly Saturday workshops at our Garthdee campus.
interactive delivery
The online aspect of the course is delivered using a variety of interactive tools including: business simulation; podcasts; vodcasts; online discussion forums; and e-books.
The course is multidisciplinary in delivery and will focus on developing your skills and knowledge with wide commercial application reflecting practical business knowledge, combined withacademic theory. The assessment is as varied as the teaching and learning methods with a rangeof individual, integrative and group electronic submissions as well as written examinations.
This gives you more choice and flexibility but you should expect to dedicate around 10-15 hours per week for study. More hours may be necessary closer to assessment. Between workshops students are encouraged to participate in on-line discussion forums with members of staff and fellow students.
KENNY YOUNG, MANAGER FOR DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING UK LTD“The support provided by the staff at the University has been first class and has made for a truly enjoyable experience… This has been one of the most enjoyable learning experiences of my life and I feel my knowledge base has been broadened significantly.”
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Aberdeen Business School, Robert Gordon University, is based in the oil capital of Europe. We pride ourselves in being “The Professional University” and have an outstanding international reputation for producing confident, highly employable graduates who progress to successful professional careers. Our recent accolades include:
• “Scottish University of the Year” (The Sunday Times 2011)
• “Top Modern University in the UK” (The Times, 2009-2011)
• “Best Modern University” (The Guardian, 2010)
• “Consistently one of the best UK universities for graduate employment due to… single-minded focus on professional education”(The Independent, 2010, articulates our philosophy)
PICTURE YOURSELF HERE
Our experience in flexible delivery is long standing and we currently successfully deliver several courses to a global audience including our increasingly popular and highly regarded AMBA accredited MBA programme.
Academic members of staff are ably supported by Educational Technicians who are continuously explore new ways to harness the ever improving technology to enhance our flexible learning provision.
Why Robert Gordon University?
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Key Subjects Award/Qualification
Stage 1 Business Management EnvironmentFinancial Accounting for ManagersAccounting for Management DecisionsHuman Resource Management for ManagersIntroduction to MarketingAcademic and Professional Skills
Certificate of HigherEducation in Management
Stage 2 Personal and Business FinanceOperations ManagementOrganisational BehaviourBusiness LawFinance for Business DecisionsConsumer BehaviourPublic RelationsBusiness Information Systems
* APEL exemption can be applied for at this stage to allow direct progress to Stage 4
Diploma of Higher Education in Management
Stage 3 Business and People SkillsResearch MethodsLiterature ProjectManagement EnvironmentInformation TechnologyManaging FinanceNew Business Project
BA Degree in Business Management
Stage 4 Business StrategyQuality ManagementCorporate GovernanceMarketing CommunicationsHuman Resource ManagementResearch Methods ProposalDissertation
BA (Hons) Degree in Business Management
* APEL : ACCREDITATION OF PRIOR EXPERIENCE /LEARNING
WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?
KEY DETAILS
STUDY OPTIONSPart-time - Blended
START DATESSeptember Workshop dates are set in advance and available upon request.
COURSE DURATION3.5 – 4.5 years
ACADEMIC SCHOOLAberdeen Business School
Contact Us Susan LawrieCourse LeaderVisit: www.rgu.ac.uk/managementflexible E: [email protected]: +44 (0) 1224 263861
GORDON REID, ENGINEERING MANAGER FOR ODFJELL DRILLING (UK) LTD “I have already seen the benefits of the course within my current role and have a better understanding of the decisions and steps taken within my organisation. I feel that the course is not just an academic achievement but will also equip me with the tools to become a better manager.”
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Apply online at www.rgu.ac.uk/applyonline or contact our Admissions team at [email protected].
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Each application is individually assessed based on previous qualifications and the level of business and work experience. We welcome applications from students with non-standard qualifications.
FEES AND BURSARIES
Fees are payable for each stage of the course that you undertake. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change. Many of our current students are sponsored either fully or in part by their employers.
For our most up-to-date tuition fees visit www.rgu.ac.uk/managementflexible or contact our Student Finance team at [email protected].
HOW TO APPLY
GAIN THE COMPETITIVE EDGE
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LEARN WHILE YOU EARN
ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD
ULTIMATE FLEXIBILITY
SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
GAIN THE COMPETITIVE EDGE THAT WILL ENHANCE YOUR CAREERFlexible learning allows you to develop new skills which can be applied to your everyday working life, providing benefits to you and your organisation. BENEFITS TO YOUThe course attracts a diverse range of individuals from local and global industry. Workshops and teamwork exercises provide unique networking opportunities which will enable you to share experience and learn from each other. Similarly, our staff consist of academics from both a range of industrial and academic backgrounds, providing students will high quality teaching and the best of both worlds. BENEFITS TO ORGANISATIONYour employer will benefit from your enhanced knowledge and experience of a range of manage-rial, communication and leadership skills. Many of our graduates feel that they gained confidence in their ability to make informed decisions.
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SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
ANTONIO GONZALEZ, NIGHTSHIFT QUAYSIDE SUPERVISOR AT PETERSON SBS“The course is one of a kind and unique, offering true flexibility. You get the best of both worlds by continuously gaining valuable work experience and applying academic theories and principles. This adds value for any individual and will provide students with the competitive edge. I am one step closer to achieving my goal of becoming a manager.”
IAIN MITCHELL, PARTNERSHIP MANAGER WITH JOBCENTRE PLUS“This flexible approach to study means that I have been able to maintain a work/ study (and yes i do have a life) balance. This has been a great opportunity to further develop my knowledge and has directly benefited my job, particularly in areas such as people management, management concepts and business ethics. I have been able to apply theory to practice. I could not do this on my own and have had excellent support and understanding from my family and employer. Evidence of my improved negotiation and communication skills!”
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Contact Us Susan LawrieCourse LeaderVisit: www.rgu.ac.uk/managementflexible E: [email protected]: +44 (0) 1224 263861
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