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Heriot-Watt University, as detailed on their website
www.sml.hw.ac.uk/hwmp
This information brochure is designed to provide an intro-duction to the Heriot-Watt University under-graduate management degree programmes (the Heriot-Watt Management Pro-gramme/HWMP) at B&B University College Ltd (B&B).
B&B acts as an Approved Learning Partner providing tuition support for the HWMP in the form of revision seminars and tutorial sessions.
Information in this brochure may be superseded by the official pronouncements of
An Introduction To the HWU Undergraduate Degree Options At B&B
HWU At A Glance
Heriot-Watt University is the
e ighth o ldest h igher
education institution in the
UK. The n ame
commemorates George
Heriot - the 16th century
financier to King James, and
James Watt - the great 18th
century inventor and
engineer.
The University originated as
the School of Arts of
Edinburgh in 1821, and in
1966, Heriot-Watt became a
University by Royal Charter.
HWU is one of the UK's
leading research institutions
having been rated at the
highest level by the national
review body, the RAE. The
University aims to deliver
research of international
s t a n d i n g , p r o v i d i n g
innovative and problem-
solving capacity for business,
industry and society, and
exploiting novel multi-
disciplinary approaches.
Partnership and pooling are
key to development in
research at HWU and the
University is constantly
working to build new
university partnerships.
Heriot-Watt has around
7,000 on-campus students in
Scotland, more than a
quarter of whom are from
outside the UK. This
international focus creates a
very cosmopolitan
environment - approximately
10,000 students from 150
countries world-wide are
currently studying on inter-
national programmes.
March 2011
Heriot-Watt University
Management Degree Programmes
At B&B University College Ltd
Why You Should
Choose A HWU
Degree Option At B&B
• Quality
• Recognition and
marketability
• Convenience and
flexibility
• Personalised support
• Multiple exit-routes
• Guided discussions
• B&B’s experience in
delivering tertiary
education courses
• Classes structured to
enhance learning
experience
Inside:
About B&B 2
HWU Features 3
Degree Options 4
Class Schedule 7
Module Contents 8
Entry Reqremnts 10
Fees 12
Information Prospectus
Day, evening
and Sunday classes
available!
Located near New Kingston
in the heart of Jamaica’s
commercial centre, B&B
University College Ltd is a
pr iva te , te r t ia ry - leve l
institution offering a range
of training courses and
seminars in management
disciplines.
In its 22 years of existence,
B&B has carved a niche as a
pioneer in the introduction
of professional-level courses
to Jamaica, and has devel-
oped a track-record which
encourages the continued
success , growth and
development of all who pass
through its doors.
B&B is registered as an
approved tertiary education
provider by The University
Council of Jamaica, and is a
member of The Joint
Committee for Tertiary
Education. B&B has been
evaluated and met the
s tandards of severa l
institutions, including:
• The University of the
West Indies;
• The Association of
Accounting Techni-
cians
• The Association of
Business Executives
• Heriot-Watt Univer-
sity
• The Society for Hu-
man Resources Man-
agement
Programmes mainly take the
form of review sessions
preparing candidates for
qualifications offered by
other institutions.
About B&B University College Ltd Quality...
Heriot-Watt
University is
rated as the #3
University in
Scotland. Its
graduates are
known
throughout the
world and have
established track-
records in several
disciplines
including bio-
chemistry,
information
technology and
management...
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learning the material.
• 87.5% of exam candi-
dates indicated that
the course material
provided by the Insti-
tution was useful in
their preparation for
the exam.
• ALL students re-
sponded that they
were very satisfied
with the customer
service received.
Despite these encouraging
results, we are not sitting on
our laurels, but constantly
seeking to improve our of-
fering. Innovative changes
have been made to enhance
the learning experience.
These include weekly tests,
t r ack ing o f s tuden t
performance on these tests,
as well as the incorporation
of presentations from
qualified guest lecturers.
Students can also look
toward improved tuition
delivery from B&B Insti-
tute. Not only will our new
students be under the
tutelage of our highly quali-
fied teaching staff; they will
also be exposed to more
comprehensive material as
well as in-depth, focused
class discussion sessions.
Our student satisfaction
survey was administered to
persons who sat the 2005
Cert ified Informat ion
S y s t e m s A u d i t o r
Exam ina t ion Rev iew
Programme. The results
were as follows:
• 75% of candidates
indicated that Exami-
nation Review Course
was useful in helping
them prepare for the
examination.
• 62.5% of exam candi-
dates indicated that
the manner in which
the Course was deliv-
ered was effective in
B&B Student Satisfaction Survey Results Are In!
Adam Crozier, a 1984 BA Business Organisation graduate, was the youngest board director at Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising at the age of 26. He is well-known in the UK as former Chief Executive of the Football Association. He brought to the venerable institution a sense of
direction and purpose such as it had never had before, introducing a business culture with internal audits and performance targets. In December 2002 he became Chief Executive of the Royal Mail Group and spearheads the modernisa-tion of the business.
Reminiscing about Heriot-Watt Adam said, " I had a fantastic time, it was hard work but good fun. The characteristics that they valued have been very helpful throughout my working life. It's my honour to be nominated for 'Brightest Watt'."
community action on AIDS
in developing countries.
Alliance India gives assis-
tance to strengthen the ca-
pacity of local institutions,
not just to implement HIV
programs, but also to pro-
vide local leadership,
technical support and
Balwant Singh, a 1992 MBA
graduate, describes his work
"as his life". After several
distinguished posts with
n o n - g o v e r n m e n t
organisations, Balwant now
heads up Alliance India, a
branch of the international
HIV/AIDS A l l i ance ,
specialising in supporting
funding and partnership
facilitation services. Balwant
affirms that "the emphasis
of my work is on
community preparedness
and ownership of the issues
as well as offering care and
support so that the task of
prevention is made easier.
A Distinguished HWU Graduate - Adam Crozier
A Distinguished HWU Graduate - Dr. Balwant Singh
Study Shows E-Learning Tool Developed by Heriot-Watt
University Improves Student Performance
performance in science ex-ams by up to 92%. The s t u d y s howed t h a t SCHOLAR allowed them the flexibility of learning in their own time, at their own pace, and in their own environment. Users commented that the key benefits of SCHOLAR included the flexibility, assessments, and immediate feedback on offer. Peter Harrison, head teacher at Ollapool High School, has praised SCHOLAR as an essential learning tool that
c o m p l e m e n t s t h e curriculum on offer.
Professor Phillip John, Chair of the Heriot-Watt SCHOLAR Management Board, explains that the programme grew out of teaching and learning strategies developed for the University's undergraduates. A s h e s a y s , “The improvement in exam results as well as positive feedback from pupils and staff have been gratifying!”
Heriot-Watt is more than a place to learn. As a first-class university, it prides itself on always introducing innovations that positively impact on society. One s uch i nnova t i on i s SCHOLAR, an e-learning tool developed especially for secondary students sitting science subjects.
An independent study, funded by the Scottish Executive, has concluded that pupils who used SCHOLAR improved their
Page 3 Heriot-Watt University Management Degree Programme At B&B
Recognition
and
marketability..
Selection of
HWU your
educational
partner enables
you to become a
member of a
global
community.
Over 10,000
students on every
continent have
completed the
Heriot-Watt
Management
Programme
graduated since
inception...
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T h e H e r i o t - W a t t
Management Programme is
a s u p p o r t e d o p e n
l e a r n i n g p ro g r amme
offering undergraduate
degrees from HWU. Four
HWMP Degrees are offered
at B&B. These are the BA
in Business Administration,
Accountancy & Finance,
Business & Finance and
Management & Psychology.
Each degree option is struc-
tured in three progressive
stages, with each stage com-
prising four common
streams called module sets.
Module sets are comprised
of either a) two linked sub-
jects covering a particular
topic that is worth a total of
30 credits, or b) Two “stand
-alone” subjects that are
worth 15 credits each. Stu-
dents are required to com-
plete two of these “stand-
alone” subjects to gain the
30 credits required for the
completion of a module set.
Students who have achieved
360 credits over the period
of study are awarded the
degree. For all degree op-
tions, students may choose
any combination of mod-
ules in a stage and between
stages, providing that the
pre-requisites for that par-
ticular module are met
(there are no pre-requisites
for Stage I). As such, it is
possible to do as little as
one and as much as four
(the maximum allowable)
modules in any one year.
Exemptions can be offered
for modules based on the
submissions to HWU of the
tertiary-level qualifications
held and an assessment by
that body. However, the
total number of exemptions
granted is limited to a maxi-
Structure of Heriot-Watt Management Programme at B&B Convenience
and flexibility.
Schedule your
course around
your life - not the
other way
around.
Register only for
as many or as
little courses that
you can handle
at any one time
as your budget
and/or time-
demands dictate.
Course
exemptions may
be granted at the
discretion of
HWU. This
also reduces the
time and cost of
completing a
degree...
HWU Degree Option: Bachelor of Business Administration
The Bachelor of Business Administration is designed to give you knowledge of a wide range of business, management, finance, ac-counting and economics topics. In order to attain this qualification you must study 4 Stage I modules and 8 modules from Stage 2 and Stage 3. The eight modules can either be eight 30-credit modules or seven 30-credit modules and two 15-credit modules.
Management Accounts
Either eight of these 30-credit modules or seven of the 30-credit modules... ...and Two 15-Credit Modules
Quantitative Methods
Human Resource Mng
Securities Market
Marketing
Finance Theory
Corporate Finance
Compulsory Modules
Optional Modules
Economics Finance
Commercial Law
Operations Management
Strategic Management
Management A/C Techniques
Project Management
Financial & Mng A/C
Employment Law Auditing & Fin A/C
International Financial Markets
Exemptions gra
nted for
prior studies red
uces time
and cost implica
tions!
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HWU Degree Option: BA in Accountancy and Finance
HWU Degree Option: BA in Business and Finance
Finance Stream Business Stream
Human Resource Mng
Quantitative Methods
Project Management
Corporate Finance
Finance Theory
Compulsory Subjects
Economics Finance Management Accounts
Optional Subjects (choose one)
Marketing
Commercial Law
Operations Management
Strategic Management
Stage II and III
Stage I (All Compulsory)
The BA Accountancy and Finance provides you with a balance of education in accoun-tancy and finance related topics with supporting subjects such as statistics, marketing and commercial law. In order to attain this qualification, ten compulsory and two optional modules must be completed.
The BA Business and Finance lets you study a spe-cialist range of business and accounting modules and combine elective modules in management, finance, and economics. In order to attain this qualification you will study four module sets from each stage. All modules in Stages 1 & 2 are compulsory but you will have one optional module set in Stage 3.
Accounts Stream Finance Stream
Project Management
Finance Theory
Corporate Finance Auditing & Financl A/C
Financial & Mng A/C Quantitative Methods
Compulsory Subjects
Economics Finance Management Accounts
Business Stream
Optional Subjects (choose one)
Human Resource Mng
Marketing
Mng A/C Techniques
Commercial Law
Strategic Management
Stage II and III
Stage I (All Compulsory)
Internat Financial Mrkts
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Heriot-Watt University Student Testimonials
Natalie Jones,
Barbados
I chose the Heriot Watt
University programme based on
three criteria: flexibility, popularity
and range of programmes available. I
liked that this programme did not
require me to submit periodic as-
signments, only self-study and ex-
aminations as frequently as my work
schedule would permit. Good pro-
gramme, great flexibility, with online
and electronic study resources to
help me along the way.
Alfred Okot Okidi,
Uganda
“I have found the Heriot
Watt programme to be unique, prac-
tical, relevant and so enriching.
The programme was quite taxing, as
I had to blend my reading with a
demanding work schedule. The
beauty of the programme to me was
in the flexibility of the course and
concise course materials presented in
stimulating language. I treasure the
programme more than all my earlier
qualifications and courses.
Jason Julien,
Trinidad & Tobago
The HWU experience far exceeded
my expectations. The quality of
the teaching materials was first-
class, as they were well written and
effectively communicated the com-
plex concepts. In addition to pre-
senting theory and practice, the au-
thors fostered critical thinking with
their narrative. I highly recommend
HWU for anyone seeking to equip
themselves for the challenges of
today’s competitive world.
“Completing this Programme has truly made me proud of myself. For all my accomplishments so far I think this is the one that tops
them all. I always dreamed of obtaining a tertiary education and I’m happy I did it when I did. It has certainly made a positive change in
my life and I ‘m excited to take my career to the next level.” Graduate BA in Accountancy and Finance - T&T
HWU Degree Option: BA in Management and Psychology
Management Accounts
Psychology Modules (Eight 15-credit modules) Management Modules
Social Psychology
Human Development
Lifespan Attachment
Stage I Compulsory Modules
Stage II and Stage III
Intro to Psychology Finance
Cognitive Psychology I
Psychobiology
Health Psychology
Human Resource Management
Marketing
Operations Management Cognition & Personality
Strategic Management
Psychology studies and analyses human functions and behaviour so as to predict and shape actions. A large part of manage-ment science is about guiding and shaping our “people assets” to produce the desired behaviours. The marriage of the two
areas in the BA in Management and Psychology is then a perfect complement that gives you knowledge of a wide range of the issues that affect a business environment and how you can develop and implement the right action plans for success within that environment. Graduates will be well-prepared for careers in business management, teaching, counselling, nurs-ing, social work, probation work and market research, as well as careers within the psychology profession itself.
Cognitive Psychology II
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Class Structure and Schedule
Lectures in the available degree options will be held on weekdays during the daytime be-tween the hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and in the evenings between the hours of 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Lectures will also be held on Sundays (depending on the number of registrations) between 9:00 am-4:00 pm. The lectures will focus on the review, discussion and practical application of key concepts and material. This learning style is designed to deepen the
knowledge of an area by encouraging a critical-thinking approach revolving around an un-derstanding of the material, rather than a detailed “rote-learning” regurgitation of the sylla-bus. The lectures would be followed by a tutorial at the start of each month (weekly for the
day programme). This will be focused on solving problems related to the issues covered in the lectures for the preceding month. A breakdown of the allocated times is shown below:
Time Format of Classes
5:30 pm –
7:15 pm
Discussion of Core Concepts: Introduction to area
via discussion and tutorial sessions; Explanation and
assignment of homework covering material introduced
7:15–7:30 COFFEE BREAK
7:30 pm -
8:30 pm
Practice Analysis: Review and discussion of multiple
choice questions, past exam questions, assigned essays and
case studies covering material learned in previous week Personalised
support....
B&B puts an
emphasis on
ensuring
personal care
and attention.
Registration for
the HWMP
gives you access
through the web
portal to
invaluable
learning
resources and a
global network of
alumni,
academics and
fellow students...
The evening and Sunday programmes have tuition start-dates of January and July each year (registration deadline – November 30 and May 31respectively) while the day programme runs from October to May (registration deadline— August 15). Evening classes are geared to-wards preparing candidates for the June and December examination diet while the day pro-gramme is focused on the June sitting. Students are encouraged to sit four modules for the year (two at each sitting for the evening programme). Barring exemptions and re-sits, the total delivery period is then a minimum of 3 years. The relevant class schedule follows. Per-sons would choose the appropriate modules as required by their choice of degree:
Stage I Stage II Stage III
Day January July January July January July
Mon Quantitative
Methods
Cognitive
Psychology
Marketing Operations
Mangement
Securities
Markets
Hlth Psych
Lifespan
Attch
Tues Economics
Intro to
Psychology
Finance Financial
Theory
Hum Dvlp
Psychobiology Corporate
Finance
Scl Cognt
Wed Hum Re-
source Man-
agement
Strategic
Mangement
Employ-
ment Law
Internat Fin
Markets
Thur Accounts Manage-
ment
Financial &
Mng A/C
Commercial
Law
Social Psy-
chology
Auditing &
Fin A/C
Project
Mngmnt
Mng A/C
Techniques
Day, evening
and Sunday classes
available!
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Composition of 30-credit Module Sets
Module Subject Component Topics
Stage I
Accounting Introduction to
Accounting I
Introduction to
Accounting II
The Need for Accounting, Keeping the Books & Stating the Facts, The Key Statements, Fixed Assets, Final
Adjustments, Introduction, Elements of Cost, Classification of Cost, Budgeting, Marginal Costing, Standard
Costing, Capital Budgeting, New Developments. Published Financial Statements, Auditing, Long-Term Li-
abilities & Provisions, Ownership Interest, Producing Published A/C.
Economics Introduction to
Economics I
Introduction to
Economics II
The Global Econ, International Trade Theories, Balance of Payments, Foreign Exchange Rates, Exchange
Rates & Econ Policy, International Econ Integration, Macro Econ, Aggregate Demand, Aggregate Supply &
Demand, Income Determination, Money, Macroeconomics Policies, Econ Issues, Concepts & Tools, Market
Demand & Supply, Production and Costs, Market Structures, Market Failure, The Factor Markets & Income
Distribution
Management Introduction to
Management I
Introduction to
Management II
The Seven Relationships of Management , The Nature of Management, Environmental Scanning, Organisa-
tional Goals and Goal Setting, Building the Team, Leadership and Motivation, Organisational Structure, Pre-
Twentieth Century Ideas, Theories of Participation, The Nature of Enterprise, Where Do Business Ideas
Come From, Building the Team, Just Who Are the Entrepreneurs?, Stages in Growing the Business, Drawing
up the Business Plan, Marketing Plans , Project Management, Effective Communication
Finance Introduction to
Finance
Principles of Bank-
ing and Financial
Services
Basic Financial Concepts, Sources of Business Finance, The Value of Money Over Time, Valuing Fixed
Interest Securities, Valuation of Shares, Stock Market & Investment Indicators Development of Money
Systems, Financial Wealth & Intermediation , UK Retail Banks, Financial Services, Other Deposit-Takers,
Central Banking, Financial Markets, Bank Customers, Account Operations, Cheques, Securities for Ad-
vances, Investment Services, International Services of Banks, Marketing & Delivery of Bank Services
Stage II
Financial The-
ory and Mar-
kets
Finance Theory
and Markets I
Finance Theory
and Markets II
Measurement Return and Risk , Utility Theory: Understanding Investors Preferences, Portfolio Risk and
Return, Portfolio Theory and the Capital Asset Pricing Model, Measuring Investment Performance, Invest-
ment Analysis, The Efficient Markets Hypothesis, A Framework for Business Financial Decisions, Appraising
Capital Projects, Portfolio Risk & Return , Portfolio Theory & the Capital Asset Pricing Model, Measuring
Investment Performance, Investment Analysis, The Efficient Markets Hypothesis
Quantitative
Techniques
Quantitative Tech-
niques I
Quantitative Tech-
niques II
What is Statistics / What are Statistics? , Variables and Data, Organising and Presenting Data, Summarising
the Main Features of a Set of Data, Probability, Probability Distributions, Models for Count Data, Models for
Measurements, Index Numbers, Research Methodology, Hypothesis Testing, Association & Goodness of Fit,
Regression Analysis, Multiple Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis, Linear Programming
Human Re-
source Manage-
ment
Organisational
Behaviour
Human Resource
Management
Introduction to Organisational Behaviour, Individual Differences, Learning & Reinforcement;, Power, Poli-
tics & Influence, Leadership as an Influence Process, Group & Conflict Management, Organisational Cul-
ture, Stress at Work, The Origins and Nature of Human Resource Management, Strategic Human Resource
Management , Planning and Resourcing
Selection, Performance Appraisal and Training, Careers and Career management,
Financial Ac-
counting/
Management
Accounting
Financial Account-
ing
Management
Accounting
Budgeting and Budgetary Control, Standard Costing, Stock Control, Overheads, Process Costing, Service
Costing, Joint and By-Products Business Combinations, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Consolidated Income
Statements, Associated Companies and Joint Ventures, Framework of Financial Reporting, Intangible Fixed
Assets, Liabilities, Leasing, Matching Concept, Revenue Recognition
Marketing Marketing I
Marketing II
Consumer Buying Behaviour, Marketing Research, Segmentation , Pricing, Consumer Society, Exchange,
Needs and Value, Consuming Body, Brand Identity, Marketing: Development and Scope, Business to Busi-
ness buying behaviour; Marketing Research, Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning, Pricing for Marketing
Decisions; Channels of Distribution
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Composition of 30-Credit Module Sets
Module Subject Component Topics
Stage III Commercial Law Commercial
Law I
Commercial
Law I I
The Legal System, Introduction to Legal Obligations, Essentials of a Contract, Breach of Contract and Reme-
dies, Introduction to the Law of Delict, Causation, Remoteness, Vicarious Liability, Defences and Remedies,
Some Specific Forms of Liability, Introduction to the Law of Agency, The Agency Relationship, The Law of
Partnership, Partnership Relationships, Company Law
Corporate
Finance
Corporate
Finance I
Corporate
Finance II
Cash Flow Definition – Tax and Financing Costs, Identifying Relevant Cash Flows, Required Returns, NPV
Techniques, International Investment, Risk Analysis, Asset Life; Asset Choice; Replacement; New Technol-
ogy; Lease Analysis , Contemporary Issues in Corporate Finance, Alternative Views of the Objective of the
Firm A Critique of Capital Project Appraisal Techniques, Measuring Company Performance
Strategic
Management
Strategic Man-
agement
International
Strategic Man-
agement
Mission and Objectives, Analysing the macro environment, Market Environment, Resources and Strategic
Capability, Culture, Strategic Options a d Strategic Choice Industry and Market Definition, Management of
Innovation, Industry Evolution, Competitive Advantage, Survival in the Decline Stage Firms and Interna-
tional Business, Global Regulatory Institutions, Political Risk, Protectionism, International Firms, Socio-
cultural co text
Auditing and
Contemporary
Issues in Finan-
cial Accounting
Auditing
Contemporary
Issues in Finan-
cial Accounting
The Nature and Purpose of an Audit, Fundamental Concepts in Auditing, The Regulatory Framework of
Auditing, Auditor’s Liability, The Audit Process, Audit Reporting, Developments in Auditing, The Interna-
tional Accounting Standard Committee, The International Accounting Standards, Economic Substance: Off
Balance Sheet Finance, Liabilities and Obligations: Capital Instruments and Financial Instruments, Consoli-
dated Financial Statements
Operations
Management
Operations
Management 1
Operations
Management II
Introduction to Operations Management, Operating Systems, Performance Objectives & Operations Strat-
egy, Product and Service Design, Facilities Location, Demand Forecasting and Capacity Management, Proc-
ess Types, Facilities Layout and Flow, Process Design and Process Technology, Performance Improvement
Job Design and Work Organisations, Planning and Control, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Manage-
ment, Materials Requirement Planning/Manufacturing Resource Planning, Just-in-Time Management, Pro-
ject Planning, Failure Prevention, Maintenance and Safety, Quality
Composition of 15-Credit Module Sets
Module Component Topics
Employment Law The Contract of Employment, Terms and Conditions of Employment, Termination of the Con-
tract , Wrongful Dismissal
International Financial markets Eurocurrency Market, Eurobanks, International Financial Centres, Syndicated Eurocredit Mar-
ket , Securitisation and Globalisation, International Bond Market, International Financial Institu-
tions
Mngt A/C Techniques & Deci-
sions
Decision-Making, Basic Decision-Making, Decision-Making Techniques, Contribution Analysism,
Divisional Performance, Pricing, Transfer Pricing
Project Management Projects and Project Management, Project Initiation and Definition, Project Quality, Risk Manage-
ment and Contingency Planning, Introducing Breakdown Structures
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Experience in
tertiary
education…
For over 20 years,
B&B has been
seen as the
established leader
in the teaching of
tertiary-level
professional
certifications,
such as the
Certified Public
Accountant, the
Certified
Professional
Secretary and the
Professional in
Human
Resources...
The norma l en t ry requirements are two CAPE/English A-level subjects at grades D or above. Persons who pos-sess a recognised Di-ploma, Associate Degree or professional qualifica-tion from a recognised institution are welcome. You may obtain up to six exemptions depending on the type of qualifications you possess.
Mature applicants who do not have the minimum qualifications but with have appropriate work experience or other non-standard qualifications may also be accepted on merit. These persons would not receive any exemptions.
Applicants must submit a reference on their suit-ability for the degree.
Choosing a subject to study at the tertiary level is one of the most important deci-sions you will make in your life. It sets a foundation for the rest of your professional life and to quite an extent your personal life too. It is important to choose a course of study that suits your requirements and needs. Thinking about your studies in advance is crucial to making the right deci-sion. Before com-mitting to a course of study, we suggest that you ask yourself the following ques-tions:
• Why you have chosen a
particular course of
study? Am I really do-
ing this for me?;
• Will this Degree improve
my chances of follow-
ing my chosen career?
• What are the Course
options within the sub-
ject? Do they interest
me?
• Will my Degree be
recognised locally and
internationally?
The time spent answering these questions will be well spent!
The most important factor in your choice is that you find a subject that you enjoy. Everything else is secondary!
Entry Requirements
Assessment Methods
and comprise essay and
short-answer questions.
The pass-mark is 40%.
All examinations
are subject to rigorous
scrutiny by both Heriot-
Watt University
examiners and by exter-
nal examiners from
other leading UK uni-
versities.
Each module set is as-
sessed by a three hour
final examination in June
or December. The exam
paper is divided into four
sections, with Section A
comprising 20 multiple-
choice questions worth
40% of total marks. Sec-
tions B-D are each worth
20% of the final grade
Choosing A Course
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Multiple exit-
routes…
Certificates and
diplomas are
awarded for the
completion of
prescribed
courses.
Students may
thus obtain a
qualification
without having
to complete the
entire BA degree
before their
achievements are
recognised...
Specially designed interac-tive and text based course materials have been devel-oped for the HWMP. These are provided to students as part of the course cost. The textbook course materials provide information on:
• Expected learning out-
comes;
• Subjects to be studied;
• Self-test questions, prac-
tice and tutorial ques-
tions with solutions.
The course texts contain all of the required content to-gether with self-assessment exercises. The course texts have been designed to pro-vide a progressive learning experience through sequen-tial modules which build upon the information and knowledge learnt in previ-ous modules of the course.
The materials assume a zero-base knowledge of the sub-ject. There is no formal re-quirement for additional reading; however, some of the courses do contain a reading list, which may be useful to students wishing to deepen their understand-ing of the subject. The course texts form the core resource for students and the teaching programme is built around the course con-tent as provided in the texts
Students have access to the HWMP website providing online learning resources developed by HWU. These include past examination papers and solutions, exam tips, student guides, discus-sion forums, interactive questions and email ex-changes
Student Support: Course Materials
Student Support: HWMP Website
Classroom tuition is also available through B&B, an approved Approved Learn-ing Partner (LLP) of HWU. Whilst students on the HWMP are matriculated students of Heriot-Watt University, they are also registered with an LLP which provides local con-text and tutorial support. These academic centres and their tutors are proved by
HWU to offer the award and the University ensures that quality and standards are comparable to those on campus within the UK.
Student Support: Guided Tuition
Heriot-Watt University Management Degree Programme At B&B
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MSc Energy MSc Energy MSc Energy MSc Energy
MSc ComputingMSc ComputingMSc ComputingMSc Computing
MBA in Finance, Strategic Planning, MBA in Finance, Strategic Planning, MBA in Finance, Strategic Planning, MBA in Finance, Strategic Planning,
HRM & Marketing HRM & Marketing HRM & Marketing HRM & Marketing
MSc in Construction Project MSc in Construction Project MSc in Construction Project MSc in Construction Project
ManagementManagementManagementManagement
MSc in Civil Engineering & MSc in Civil Engineering & MSc in Civil Engineering & MSc in Civil Engineering &
Construction ManagementConstruction ManagementConstruction ManagementConstruction Management
MSc in Business PsychologyMSc in Business PsychologyMSc in Business PsychologyMSc in Business Psychology
BA in Management & Psychology, BA in Management & Psychology, BA in Management & Psychology, BA in Management & Psychology,
Business Administration, Business & Business Administration, Business & Business Administration, Business & Business Administration, Business &
Finance, Accounting & FinanceFinance, Accounting & FinanceFinance, Accounting & FinanceFinance, Accounting & Finance
BSc in Construction Project BSc in Construction Project BSc in Construction Project BSc in Construction Project
ManagementManagementManagementManagement
BSc in Management & BSc in Management & BSc in Management & BSc in Management &
Information SystemsInformation SystemsInformation SystemsInformation Systems
SPHR Exam Review SPHR Exam Review SPHR Exam Review SPHR Exam Review
CISA Exam Review CISA Exam Review CISA Exam Review CISA Exam Review
UWI Associate Degree in Business Man-UWI Associate Degree in Business Man-UWI Associate Degree in Business Man-UWI Associate Degree in Business Man-
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ABE Diploma in Business IT SystemsABE Diploma in Business IT SystemsABE Diploma in Business IT SystemsABE Diploma in Business IT Systems
Classes scheduled to enhance learning experience….
Review classes in a particular subject will be held once every two
weeks. Students have enough time to review material and prepare
for new topics, which deepens the benefits gained from the class
discussions…..The classes will focus on the review, discussion and
practical application of key concepts and material. This learning
style is designed to deepen the knowledge of an area by encouraging
a critical-thinking approach revolving around an understanding
of the material, rather than a detailed “rote-learning” regurgitation
of the syllabus....
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