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UNDERGRADUATEPROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

Programme Titles:BSc (Hons) International Business ManagementBSc (Hons) International Business Management withFoundation YearBSc (Hons) International Business Management with Foundation Year and Placement YearBSc (Hons) International Business Management with Placement Year

Awarding Body: Staffordshire University

Teaching Institution:Staffordshire UniversityAPIIT Sri Lanka – BSc (Hons) International Business Management from October 2018Disted Penang – BSc (Hons) International Business Management from September 2019 (subject to Malaysian Qualifications Agency authorisation)BUV Vietnam – BSc (Hons) International Business Management from September 2019 Final Awards: BSc (Hons) International Business Management

Intermediate Awards: Certificate in Higher EducationDiploma in Higher Education

Mode of Study: Full-time

UCAS Codes: N122 BSc (Hons) International Business Management

QAA Subject Benchmarks:General Business and Management (2015)

JACS Code: N120

Professional/Statutory Body:

Entry Year: 2019/20

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EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME

The International Business Management degree aims to create a learner-centred success culture which will:

• Provide a stimulating learning experience and environment that offers cutting edge experience for students to develop their potential to become outstanding graduates and business practitioners within an international business community.

• Develop students who have a critical awareness of business issues, are able to articulate this awareness with respect for others, are willing and able to embrace change and are focused on their achievements.

• Foster an academic community which promotes lifelong learning, supported by research and practice and problem based informed teaching and learning

• Support flexible learning with technologies to reflect and anticipate student needs

• Provide stimulating and challenging learning opportunities and work-related experiences to enable full simulation and/or utilise students existing or previous experience

• Provide a coherent, clearly defined programme of study of business organisations and their management, encompassing the broadening scope of organisations in the context of increasing change and complex societal and environmental demands.

• Provide a learning experience that reflects the importance of, and celebrates diverse communities and enables inclusivity of all those wishing to engage in learning and development.

• Provide a programme of timely assessment and feedback which enables students to become self-aware, reflective and independent learners; partners in, contributors to and co-owners of their development and life-long learning and success.

• Provide a programme of development that inspires and interests students to develop a passion for their subject and for learning and to encourage further development and study.

• Provide an opportunity for full time students to have a real experience through a managed and supported year-long work placement programme or shorter work experience, and through application of principles, models and theories within real-life settings.

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What is distinctive about this programme?

This suite of courses has been designed to equip students as all round professional managers. The modules have been completely updated and reflect current themes in management practice. Graduates will leave the university with a high level of digital literacy allowing them to use and manipulate data to maximise business opportunities as well as the skills to develop collaborative relationships. Modules have been re-designed with employers from a wide variety of backgrounds along with input from The Institute of Leadership and Management of which are mapped to occupational standards. Students who have been out of education for a while or those that do not hold sufficient Tariff points can take an introductory foundation year to get their study skills up to speed and learn the basics of literacy and numeracy. Students with 112 UCAS points can enter the 3 year course and those with 120 points can apply for the Accelerated programme. Those who have completed a HND or FdA can enter level 6 directly and study for the BA `top-up` Course. A particular feature of the courses are that some modules have been scheduled to be taught across the whole business school to allow for inter-disciplinary group work.

The Staffordshire Graduate

The Staffordshire Graduate represents a set of qualities that the University passionately believes is necessary for success in the 21st century. The Staffordshire Graduate is a reflective and critical learner with a global perspective, prepared to contribute in the world of work. The BA (Hons) Degree in Business Management aims to produce graduates who are reflective and critical learners, with a global perspective, and who are prepared for the world of work.

Across all levels of the degrees and across all business modules, we aim to provide our graduates with discipline expertise. We instil a critical knowledge of the discipline that is underpinned by the experience, research and scholarship of the academic staff and which strives to reflect the key issues that affect the world in which we live.

As part of our commitment to ensuring that Business Management

graduates demonstrate professionalism, we aim to produce graduates who are equipped to enter the world of work and are enterprising or entrepreneurial by nature. We use tutorial modules, practical work, work-based activities and research projects to develop and refine the transferable skills (and the confidence and proficiencies that such skills endow) that create graduates with the abilities that employers seek. Our graduate will be required to be enterprising, innovative in how they think and conduct their work, and creative in seeking solutions based on the knowledge and skills that the curriculum imparts.

In order to capitalize on the knowledge and understanding that the degrees

aim to develop, effective communication and an ability to work in teams

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and with diverse stakeholders, are seen as essential attributes of our graduates. The development of communication, presentation and team working skills lie at the heart of the award and are nurtured from first principles to a high level of proficiency in many of the thematic modules and, especially, through tutorial programmes, the work placement and professional practice modules, and the employability modules.

Employers also value independence of thought and a creative ability to find

solutions. The degree award enables students to take ownership of their learning – whether individually or in groups – and encourages independence of thought and problem-solving across a spectrum of activities: in the conduct of a research project or a work-place project; in critical reading and writing in thematic modules; or in tutorial discussions and presentations.

These are essential attributes of the critical, reflective and life-long

learners that Staffordshire graduates are expected to become. Throughout the three years of the degree, students are encouraged to develop their understanding through critical reflection; to question different views and perspectives and to use both their generic and specialist skills (including technology supported learning) to recognize and resolve problems.

Increasingly those problems are set in a global context and globalisation and global citizenship are central to the way that business practitioners look at the world. The majority of the thematic modules explore understandings of how global systems work; how those systems impact upon individuals; and how graduates can work professionally to manage global issues.

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PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

What will this programme teach me to do? At the end of your studies you should be able to: Knowledge & Understanding

Graduates should be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge and systematic understanding and critical evaluation of organisations, the business environment in which they operate and their management. Programmes emphasise understanding, responding and shaping the dynamic and changing nature of business and the consideration of the future of organisations within the global business environment, including the management of risk.

(QAA BMS 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5)

Learning Carry out enquiry-based learning, critical analysis and evaluation, and creative thinking to provide opportunities and solutions for business success. This encompasses organisations internal functions, the business environment and management processes, procedures and practices for effective management of organisations. Engage in strategic thinking and development and apply ethical reasoning to issues facing contemporary organisations, management and leadership.

(QAA BMS 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5)

Enquiry Justify and apply appropriate and ethical approaches to research and investigation in the field of management and apply skills and knowledge of enterprise in the pursuit of new business solutions and opportunities. Evaluate the effectiveness and ethical use of Information in a global business management context.

(QAA BMS 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5)

Analysis Describe, comment on and critically evaluate contemporary research into business management and its application related to decision making and the judgement of strategic decisions. Be entrepreneurial in your way of thinking and behaving, and in your approach to problem and opportunity analysis. Throughout you will reflect on the application of creative thinking, risk analysis and innovation.

(QAA BMS 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5)

Problem Solving Demonstrate a range of approaches to solving complex and interrelated business problems, displaying judgement of appropriate and different perspectives and the knowledge and understanding of what is right and ethical.

(QAA BMS 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5)

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Communication Communicate complex information, ideas, problems and solutions through a variety of media and display confidence in their communication and presentation abilities and your ability to network and interact.

(QAA BMS 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5)

Application Apply, with reasoned judgment the research and analysis skills, problem-solving techniques and business knowledge to business problems review, extend, devise and sustain arguments to complex organisation problems, scenarios and opportunities to demonstrate your capabilities as entrepreneurs and enterprising individuals.

(QAA BMS 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5)

Reflection Demonstrate a high level of competence in personal development, showing initiative, responsibility, reflection and the transferable skills necessary for employability and understanding of your role in a globalised economy, through highly developed skills of personal awareness and critical review.

(QAA BMS 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5)

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PROGRAMME OUTCOMES BY LEVEL

The course specific learning outcomes below describe what the course will teach you to do. These outcomes are informed by the QAA benchmark statement for Business

& Management, and therefore are representative of the attributes and capabilities that employers would expect you to demonstrate once you have achieved your

qualification.

Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Knowledge &

UnderstandingBusiness

Benchmark Statement (2.1;

2.3; 3.1; 3.2; 3.5; 3.7; 5.4)

Demonstrate knowledge and

understanding of the underlying concepts and

principles associated with

Business Management, together with professional requirements

Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the

well-established concepts, principles

and their development in Business

Management, emerging Digital

Management, together with professional

requirements.

Demonstrate a systematic understanding and critical evaluation of key aspects of Management, to include how existing and emerging Management concepts inform decision making in the business professions response to contemporary and global developments.

LearningBusiness

Benchmark Statement (2.2;

3.9; 5.4)

Develop lines of argument and make sound judgments in

accordance with basic theories and

concepts of Management. This will include skills

associated with the management & digital business

profession.

Understand the limits of your knowledge

and how this influences analysis and interpretations

based on that knowledge, in Management,

emerging Digital Business, together with professional leadership and management

Carry out inquiry-based learning,

critical analysis and evaluation, and

creative thinking to provide

opportunities and solutions for Management

success. They will be able to engage

in strategic thinking and development and apply ethical

reasoning to Management issues facing contemporary

organisations in management and

leadership.

EnquiryBusiness

Benchmark Statement : (2.2;

Develop the ability to research, evaluate and

interpret information

Demonstrate knowledge of the main methods of enquiry through a

Justify and apply appropriate and

ethical approaches to research and

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3.9; 5.4) relating to theory and practice within

business management.

range of research and practical activities associated with

management and digital business.

Develop investigative skills suitable for

identifying opportunities for

entrepreneurship.

investigation in the fields of

Management & Digital

Management and apply skills and knowledge of

enterprise in the pursuit of new

business solutions and opportunity.

AnalysisBusiness

Benchmark Statement : (2.2;

3.3; 3.6; 5.4)

Evaluate and interpret concepts

and principles associated with the

Business Management.

Use a range of established

techniques to initiate and undertake critical analysis of information

in Management. Recognise that skills

developed in the Digital Industry are appropriate in the broader business

professions.

Critically evaluate international business and Management

theories applied to decision making

and in the judgement of

business management decisions. To demonstrate

entrepreneurial thinking in their

approach to problem and opportunity analysis.

Throughout they will demonstrate creative thinking,

quantitative approaches to

analytical decision making and innovation.

Problem Solving

Business Benchmark

Statement : (3.5; 3.9; 4.2)

Evaluate the appropriateness of

different approaches to solve

problems to respond to the demands of the business sector.

Evaluate critically the appropriateness of

different approaches to solving problems arising from analysis of diverse information

and within professional

constraints of the business

management sector. Recognise the

transferability of problem solving skills.

Demonstrate a range of

approaches to solving complex and interrelated

international Management

problems, displaying

judgement of appropriate and

different perspectives and the knowledge.

Within this process demonstrate your understanding of what is right and

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ethical.

CommunicationBusiness

Benchmark Statement : (3.9)

Use a range of methods to convey the results of your study and /or work accurately, reliably and with structured

and coherent arguments.

Communicate effectively information

and arguments in a variety of forms, to specialist and non-

specialist audiences (such as when

seeking funding from a financial source).

Deploy key techniques of the

discipline effectively for the purposes of

promotion, discussion, information,

explanation and presentation.

Communicate complex

information, ideas, problems and

solutions through a variety of media

and display confidence in their

communication and presentation

abilities and your ability to network

and interact.

Application

Business Benchmark

Statement : (2.4; 3.1; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 3.7; 3.9; 4.2; 5.4)

Develop new skills and utilise

appropriate resources and

techniques to create successful business

solutions in a structured and

managed environment.

Apply underlying concepts and

principles outside the theoretical context by undertaking practical

projects (such as designing a business strategy) that require independent planning

and innovative thinking. Be able to

use high level skills in fulfilment of industry

standard requirements.

Apply, with reasoned

judgement, skills, problem-solving

techniques, international business and Management knowledge to organisation problems,

scenarios and opportunities to

demonstrate your capabilities as entrepreneurs

consistent with the marketing profession.

Reflection

Business Benchmark

Statement : (2.3; 2.4; 3.2; 3.8; 3.9;

5.3)

Demonstrate qualities and

transferable skills necessary for

employment and/or further study in the

field of Management and

exercise some personal

responsibility for learning and development.

Manage your own learning, exercise initiative, personal responsibility and demonstrate the learning ability, qualities and

transferable skills necessary for

employment or further training of a

professional or equivalent nature in

business management.

Consider reflective tools when evaluating

the options of

Demonstrate a high level of

competence in personal

development, employability and understanding of

their role in a globalised

economy, through highly developed skills of personal awareness and critical review,

comparable with the business management profession.

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academic and vocational pathways, and the strategies to enhance progression

opportunities.

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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE, MODULES AND CREDITS

Your Course The design of your course has been guided by the national subject benchmark for Business Management and Marketing. Written by national experts, the benchmark describes the defining characteristics of the subject area and the abilities and skills you should be able to demonstrate by the end of the course. Award Structures Foundation year - Level 3

TB1 Business Simulation Project

Maths for Managers

Management in Practice

TB2 Preparing to Manage

Communication Skills for Managers

BSc (Hons) International Business Management Level 4TB1 Business Agility Economics for

ManagersManagement Accounting The

Professional Toolkit

TB2 Human Capital Management

Entrepreneurial Marketing

Law for Managers

Level 5TB1 Digital

Marketing Strategy and Planning

Business Creation and Innovation

Global Supply Chain and Logistics

Advanced Professional Toolkit

TB2 Information Systems in Organisations

Big Data Managing Across Cultures

Work Placement Project

Optional Placement Year

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Level 6TB1

International Business Strategy

Authentic Leadership

Business Ethics Knowledge

Exchange Project

TB2 Change and Transformation

Using data for FinancialDecision making

BA (Hons) International Business (accelerated)Year 1TB1 Business Agility Economics for

ManagersManagement Accounting The

Professional Toolkit

TB2 Human Capital Management


Law for Managers

TB3 Digital Marketing

Strategy and Planning

Big Data Managing Across Cultures

Work Placement

Project

Optional Placement Year

Year 2

Semester 1 Work placement Project

BusinessCreation and Innovation


Advanced Professional

Toolkit

Semester 2 Change and Transformation

Authentic Leadership

Business Ethics Knowledge Exchange Project

Semester 3 Customer Experience Strategy (CX) Measuring Success

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    HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED?

Teaching and Learning

Recognising the diverse skills and styles of our student community places an emphasis on ensuring that a range of learning environments and media are available and enabling students to engage in learning in a variety of ways. The emphasis on practice-based learning in a professional environment creates the need for additional learning environments such as taking responsibility for hosting your own events and learning by doing to supplement the more traditional approaches of lectures, guest speakers, tutorials, workshops, seminars and VLE to complement and enhance traditional, face-to-face learning experience. Knowledge and skills will be developed through case-studies, role-plays, simulations, presentations, projects (work-based and academic), reflective portfolios and the extended use of technology supported activities.

The curriculum will develop and evolve so that knowledge and skills learned in modules will be transferred, re-applied and developed in related modules at higher levels. You will be guided through your studies through a teaching support network of module tutors, personal tutors, award leaders and supporting academic and managers, and dedicated and involved support and pastoral staff. Learning and teaching will be an enriching experience for you that reflects the value the school places on effective, innovative and research informed teaching. Learning and teaching will foster your critical intellectual development and the business capabilities required to engage in contemporary organisations.

In your learning situations you will be acting in partnership with module deliverers and facilitators who, through a programme of study designed to develop an evolving body of knowledge and portfolio of skills will be:

• Encouraging active learning and a confidence to learn• Making explicit the skills to be developed through the curriculum• Stimulating intellectual curiosity and excitement in learning through

engagement with up-to-date and contemporary, well researched subjects.

• Encouraging critical reasoning about the world of business to achieve well informed judgements and conclusions

• Challenging and shaping new learning experiences and opportunities through application of research informed pedagogy

And you will be: Engaging with complex, challenging problems and real-world issues Proactively using available resources, technical, digital and paper-based to address problems, construct solutions and identify new topics for research Engaging in constructive reflection on learning and new ideas Communicating and sharing with others in effective teams and

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collaborative activities, demonstrating a sense of community through active involvement with individuals and groups from differing backgrounds, communities and value systems

Practice Based Learning

Practice Based Learning is based on you experiencing the learning curve through applying your knowledge by running and hosting events in conjunction with a range of stakeholders.

Teaching and Learning Methods

You will experience a variety of teaching and learning methods which incorporate both formal types of teaching and independent learning.

Examples of the types of learning experiences that you will encounter on the Events awards include:

• Lectures• Tutorials and seminars• Group tasks• Student-led and tutor-led independent exercises• Workshops• Examinations• Assignments• Case based assignments• Presentations• Investigations• Literature review

The start of each module you will be given a Module handbook. This should contain further details about the specific teaching and learning methods employed advice on how to manage your own learning and how you will be assessed. Each module has a specified module leader all module-related enquiries should be directed to the module leader in the first instance.

Blended Learning The modules will be delivered by following the Faculty’s ‘Blended Learning Framework’ guidelines, ensuring sustained and structured student contact throughout the delivery of a module and the learning material incorporates longitudinal formative assessment, peer interactions and structured task and challenge approaches. There will be an initial class session to introduce the key aspects of the module content, including a summary of the blended learning material available on Blackboard and the type of formative feedback available both through the

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Blackboard and the Module Tutor. The nature of the summative assessment will also be examined. There will be additional tutorial support available, for students to address queries regarding the module content and to clarify any issues arising from the coursework assignment. You are expected to regularly engage with the blended learning material on Blackboard. This will include reading the material, undertaking additional research and formative exercises to reinforce the learning. You will have additional support from the Module Tutor via email and phone.

Assessment

A focus on employability will be intrinsic throughout the award. The modules at level 4 covers careers talks, visits and guest speakers from industry along with the opportunity to take up a role within the team on live events at each level, therefore allowing for live experience of a number of roles over the duration of the course. At Level 5 students will develop their reflective practise when they are required to assess their employability skills reflecting on the business skills that they have developed. At Level 6 students will incorporate their skills assessment and research a topic of their own choice that reflects their interests and demonstrates their ability to apply skills they have developed throughout their course. Moreover, we have designed into our programmes opportunities for formative assessment and feedback and encourage students to reflect and evaluate their contribution and development. Our assessment strategies are based on an integrative approach which addresses the elements of assessment for learning, accessibility, diversity and efficiency. Assessment will enable students to make increasingly effective and confident judgements within their courses of study and within professional and employment contexts. The Staffordshire graduate attributes have been embedded within our assessments to enable our students to engage in learning and development and effective employment beyond their ongoing involvement in the school.

Module assessments are built into Global Entrepreneurship Week, creating opportunities for students to present their work to invited business partners, guest lecturers and University staff. Furthermore, throughout the course assessments are usually linked to real-life business challenges, developed through close interactions with a developing network of businesses that engage with the School.

To achieve this we will: Design into our programmes opportunities for formative assessment

and feedback and encourage students to reflect and evaluate their contribution and development.

Design assessment strategies based on an integrative approach which addresses the elements of assessment for learning, accessibility, diversity and efficiency.

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Assessment will enable students to make increasingly effective and confident judgements within their courses of study and within professional and employment contexts.

Underpinning our strategy will be the 5A* graduate attributes that will enable our students to engage in learning and development and effective employment beyond their ongoing involvement in the school.

Assessment design will informed by the 11 principles identified by the REAP Project:

Engage students actively in identifying or formulating criteria

Facilitate opportunities for self-assessment and reflection Deliver feedback that helps students self-correct Provide opportunities for feedback dialogue (peer and tutor-

student) Encourage positive motivational beliefs and self-esteem Provide opportunities to apply what is learned to new tasks Yield information that teachers can use to help shape

teaching Capture sufficient study time and effort in and out of class Distribute students’ efforts evenly across topics and weeks Engage students in deep not just shallow learning

effectively Communicate clear and high expectations to students.

We will ensure that the volume of assessment is not greater than is necessary for the testing of appropriate learning outcomes

Assessment design will give students the best opportunity to demonstrate their potential.

We will provide timely and constructive feedback to enable students to learn and develop through the assessment process.

We will encourage students to reflect on all forms of feedback to enhance their ongoing learner development. We will encourage students to share their reflections with staff to enable critical review and analysis.

Assessment design will also be informed by JISC Effective Assessment in a Digital Age and will focus on providing the following benefits:

• greater variety and authenticity in the design of assessments •improved learner engagement through interactive formative assessments with adaptive feedback • capture of wider skills and attributes, for example through simulations, e-portfolios and interactive games.

Appendix C of the Course Handbook provides details of the assessment strategy for the course. Assessments include debates, reports, presentations, team events, essays and portfolios.

All work should be Harvard referenced, the guidelines for which may be

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found on the library website: http://www.staffs.ac.uk/support_depts/infoservices/learning_support/refzone/harvard/index.jsp Where you are required to undertake research requiring ethical approval please follow the ethical review procedures published on the university website. This is likely to be at level 6 in your final year, however you may require ethical approval when working on internal or external projects as part of your programme of study.

Optional Placement YearFor details, please see the Information and Placement & Practice Learning Policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Entry Requirements (including IELTS score):

Standard university requirements

For details of UCAS tariff points please see the current online prospectus at: http://www.staffs.ac.uk/undergraduate/

Disability StatementStaffordshire University operates a policy of inclusive teaching and learning to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to fulfil their educational potential. Details about how to apply to have your needs assessed can be found at: http://www.staffs.ac.uk/study/disabled/index.jsp

AWARD SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Further information about the award can be found in the relevant Student Handbook and on the University Website. This includes information about optional

modules, learning outcomes at levels below honours, student support, and academic regulations.

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THE STAFFORDSHIRE GRADUATE

The Staffordshire Graduate represents a set of qualities that the University passionately believes is necessary for success in the 21st century. The Staffordshire Graduate is a reflective and critical learner with a global perspective, prepared to contribute in the world of work.

The table below indicates where, within your award, these characteristics are addressed:

AWARD TITLE: BA (Hons) International BusinessCharacteristic Award Module(s)

including level and number of credits

Method of Assessment

Work-ready and employable

Developing Collaborative Relationships

Prepare an assessed coursework equivalent of a 15-minute presentation (40% weighting) such as a narrated poster presentation or power-point presentation with speaker notes (tests Learning Outcomes 1 & 2). Prepare an assessed coursework equivalent of 1,000 words (60% weighting) which recommends an effective collaborative customer relationship strategy integrating appropriate customer relationship strategies and frameworks (tests Learning Outcomes 2 & 3).

Professional Toolkit Develop a group 15 minute video presentation on a contemporary issue covered in the lectures uploaded on to a digital platform. LOs 1 & 2 2000 word individual assignment. LOs 1 & 3 A team creation of a business idea including networking with business experts/consultants to present during Global Enterprise Week (GEW). LO 4


A portfolio of evidence weighted at 75% testing learning outcomes 1 and 2, to include presentation and a

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personal development plan. A personal reflection weighted at 25% testing learning outcome 3. (tests all Learning Outcomes).

Understanding of enterprise and

entrepreneurship

Business Creation and Innovation

Group Presentation: 30% (Learning Outcomes 1 & 2); and One Individual Report of 2000 words: 70% (Learning Outcomes 3 & 4).

Business Agility Assignment equivalent to 1,500 words weighted at 100%


Group Presentation weighted at 100% Assessment at the end of the module is based around analysis and evaluation of strategic positioning of an enterprise in an international context and strategic management of a multinational enterprise. Assignment is assessing all Learning Outcomes 1-4. The submission must incorporate a critical analysis and evaluation underpinned by a range of relevant & contemporary theories & frameworks leading to reasoned conclusions, which addresses the assignment task.

Understanding of global issues and their place in

the global economy


Assignment equivalent to 2000 words weighted at 100%


Group Presentation weighted at 100% Assessment at the end of the module is based around analysis and evaluation of strategic positioning of an enterprise in an international context and strategic management of a multinational enterprise. Assignment is assessing all

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Learning Outcomes 1-4. The submission must incorporate a critical analysis and evaluation underpinned by a range of relevant & contemporary theories & frameworks leading to reasoned conclusions, which addresses the assignment task.

Managing Across Cultures A video presentation lasting 15 minutes (weighted at 100%) that could be used to provide an on-line briefing guide for managers with regard to managing across cultures. Topics to be taken from a list of options. Assessing all learning outcomes 1,2 and 3

Communication skills Professional Toolkit Develop a group 15 minute video presentation on a contemporary issue covered in the lectures uploaded on to a digital platform. LOs 1 & 2 2000 word individual assignment. LOs 1 & 3 A team creation of a business idea including networking with business experts/consultants to present during Global Enterprise Week (GEW). LO 4


A portfolio of evidence weighted at 75% testing learning outcomes 1 and 2, to include presentation and a personal development plan. A personal reflection weighted at 25% testing learning outcome 3. (tests all Learning Outcomes).


Prepare an assessed coursework equivalent of a 15-minute presentation (40% weighting) such as a narrated poster presentation or power-

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point presentation with speaker notes (tests Learning Outcomes 1 & 2). Prepare an assessed coursework equivalent of 1,000 words (60% weighting) which recommends an effective collaborative customer relationship strategy integrating appropriate customer relationship strategies and frameworks (tests Learning Outcomes 2 & 3).

Presentation skills Professional Toolkit Develop a group 15 minute video presentation on a contemporary issue covered in the lectures uploaded on to a digital platform. LOs 1 & 2 2000 word individual assignment. LOs 1 & 3 A team creation of a business idea including networking with business experts/consultants to present during Global Enterprise Week (GEW). LO 4



Business Ethics Presentation covering LO 1-3 (30%) A digitally produced presentation that is uploaded on to a digital platform (70%; LO 1-4)

Measuring Success A group presentation presented digitally discussing the measures of success expected by differing stakeholder groups

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Weighted 30% LO1 An analysis report measuring organisations’ financial and non-financial success Weighted 70% LO2&3

The ability to interact confidently with colleagues


Prepare an assessed coursework equivalent of a 15-minute presentation (40% weighting) such as a narrated poster presentation or power-point presentation with speaker notes (tests Learning Outcomes 1 & 2). Prepare an assessed coursework equivalent of 1,000 words (60% weighting) which recommends an effective collaborative customer relationship strategy integrating appropriate customer relationship strategies and frameworks (tests Learning Outcomes 2 & 3).


Independence of thought Business Ethics Presentation covering LO 1-3 (30%) A digitally produced presentation that is uploaded on to a digital platform (70%; LO 1-4)

Knowledge Exchange Project

A project proposal – presentation + Q&A (10%) Learning outcomes (1,2) A project report (7,500 words) – including reflection on learning experience (90%) Learning outcomes (2,3,4)

Skills of teamworking Developing Collaborative Prepare an assessed

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Relationships coursework equivalent of a 15-minute presentation (40% weighting) such as a narrated poster presentation or power-point presentation with speaker notes (tests Learning Outcomes 1 & 2). Prepare an assessed coursework equivalent of 1,000 words (60% weighting) which recommends an effective collaborative customer relationship strategy integrating appropriate customer relationship strategies and frameworks (tests Learning Outcomes 2 & 3).


Group Report to produce an outline marketing plan for the launch of the new business idea (80%). Individual reflection on your student experience when working on the Group Report (20%).

Human Capital Management

Individual examination covering all learning outcomes (100% weighting)


Ability to carry out inquiry-based learning and critical

analysis

Knowledge Exchange Project

A project proposal – presentation + Q&A (10%) Learning outcomes (1,2) A project report (7,500 words) – including reflection on learning experience (90%) Learning outcomes (2,3,4)

Authentic Leadership On-line discussion forum/blog relating to various leadership

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topics Consumer Behaviour In-class: 25% – Practical case

studies, attendance and participation Research: 75% – 2000-word assessment

Technologically, digitally and information literate

Business Simulation A piece of group coursework equivalent to a 1,500-word written report, capturing reflection of the group’s experience at every stage of the game (75%) Peer assessment/reflection of what each group member contributed to the assessment (25%)

Big Data In-class: 25% – Practical case studies, attendance and participation Individual project: 75% – 2000 words assessment

Change and Transformation

Individual 3000 word report covering Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3 (100% weighting)

Measuring Success A group presentation presented digitally discussing the measures of success expected by differing stakeholder groups Weighted 30% LO1 An analysis report measuring organisations’ financial and non-financial success Weighted 70% LO2&3

Able to apply Staffordshire Graduate attributes to a

range of life experiences to facilitate life-long learning

Authentic Leadership On-line discussion forum/blog relating to various leadership topics

Professional Toolkit Develop a group 15 minute video presentation on a contemporary issue covered in the lectures uploaded on to a digital platform. LOs 1 & 2 2000 word individual assignment. LOs 1 & 3 A team creation of a business

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idea including networking with business experts/consultants to present during Global Enterprise Week (GEW). LO 4




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ADDENDUM FOR DELIVERY AT A PARTNER INSTITUTION

This section should record any matters within the programme specification which do not apply to the delivery at the partner. It should also note any differences in delivery, course content, module choice etc.

Name and location of partner

DISTED, Penang, Malaysia

Partnership Context The awards are part of a franchise arrangement with Staffordshire University.The franchise arrangement for this award relates to Levels 4, 5 & 6.

Awards to be offered at partner

BSc (Hons) International Business Management (not Foundation year or Placement awards) from September 2019 subject to Malaysian Qualifications Agency authorisation.

Aims / Learning Outcomes

As per existing Programme Specification.

Curricula As per existing Programme Specification (with the exception of a limited option list)


As per existing Programme Specification but with local contextualisation

Assessment As per existing Programme Specification but with local contextualisation

Admissions Criteria As per existing Programme Specification with the additional admissions route of passing the Disted Foundation Course (with IELTS 6 equivalence) or equivalent Foundation Course

Specific Regulations N/A

Date of completion April 2018

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British University Vietnam Hanoi, Vietnam

Partnership Context The awards are part of a franchise arrangement with Staffordshire University.The franchise arrangement for these awards relates to Levels 4,5 and 6


BSc International Business Management(not Foundation year or placement awards) from September 2019



Curricula As per existing Programme Specification (with the exception of a limited option list)




Admissions Criteria BUV welcomes applications from students with a wide variety of qualifications, skills and experiences. Students will need to have graduated from high school or equivalent to begin a BUV programme. The completion of the Pathway to Staffordshire University programme delivered by BUV (or a recognized equivalent) is necessary prior to beginning a qualification at Level 4. English Language Requirements:Students for whom English is not the first language must have achieved a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (such as the level 6 of the BUV English Programme) with no Sub-Score below 5.5 before embarking on this awardEnglish as a First Language:Students with English as a first language must provide evidence that they have been education for at least four years in English, and a BUV placement test will be undertaken to conform the standard of English.



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APIIT Sri Lanka

Partnership Context The awards are part of a franchise arrangement with Staffordshire University.The franchise arrangement for this award relates to Levels 4,5 & 6.


BSc (Hons) International Business Management, (not Foundation year or placement awards) from October 2018



Curricula As per existing Programme Specification




Admissions Criteria GCE Advanced Level conducted by the Department of Examinations of the Government of Sri Lanka with 2 passes with a Credit Pass for English at the GCE Ordinary level (or minimum IELTS score of 6.0) orGCE Advanced Level (London, Cambridge or Edexel) with 2 passes or Successful completion of the Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology Degree Foundationor equivalent



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