Do you work, or you have worked, in business, management or administration? If so, this 12-month course could be ideal. It will enable you to top-up your qualification to a BA (Hons). This can help you progress in your career or to postgraduate study.
You'll study organisational leadership, marketing and human resources management. You'll learn how innovation and entrepreneurship create financial and social value and how to encourage innovation in organisations. Once you graduate, you'll be ready to make well-researched recommendations for the workplace.
Attendance | Apply | Year of entry |
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12 months equivalent to full time, with part-time attendance as required | Apply direct to the University | 2021 |
Location | Kingston Hill |
If you are planning to join this course in September 2020, please view the information about changes to courses for 2020/21 due to Covid-19.
Students who are continuing their studies with Kingston University in 2020/21 should refer to their Course Handbook for information about specific changes that have been, or may be, made to their course or modules being delivered in 2020/21. Course Handbooks are located within the Canvas course page.
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.
You will study four core modules, covering general business areas that apply to the majority of organisations. You will gain an understanding of the perspectives and theories relating to the leadership of people and the strategic management of human resources within an organisational setting. You will also apply marketing theory and strategic management theories and concepts to the workplace, with a view to producing well-researched recommendations for your company. Finally, you will learn about the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship as a means of creating both financial and social value, and how to make innovation happen in your workplace.
30 credits
This module focuses on building understanding of the perspectives and theories relating to the leadership of people and the strategic management of human resources (SHRM) employed within an organisational setting. Students will critically evaluate the debates about the different theories and practices relating to how organisations maximise the contribution of human resources to organisational capability. Students will be able to select an aspect of human resource management and leadership management and apply theoretical concepts to the workplace with a view to producing well-researched recommendations.
30 credits
This module is a core requirement for students studying the Business Management Practice BA(Hons) course. It allows students to explore subjects introduced at levels 4 and 5 in more depth. Particular emphasis will be placed on applying specific marketing theory to the workplace. Students will be able to select an aspect of marketing management and apply theoretical concepts to the workplace with a view to producing well-researched recommendations.
30 credits
This module is a core requirement for students studying the Business Management Practice BA(Hons) course. It allows students to explore strategic management related issues. Students will critically evaluate and debate contemporary developments in this field. Particular emphasis will be placed on applying specific strategic management theories and concepts to the workplace.
30 credits
Innovation is fundamental to all economies, societies and organisations as a means of creating both financial and social value. Innovation is delivered by an entrepreneurial management, defined as a specific set of management capabilities and competences. Innovation is therefore a key driver of economic growth and addressing social and environmental problems the state cannot address. Government understand only too well how innovation and entrepreneurship underpins future economic prosperity. The module is therefore of critical importance to students in the workplace.
The information above reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. Updates may be made on an annual basis and revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year. The regulations governing this course are available on our website. If we have insufficient numbers of students interested in an optional module, this may not be offered.
Kingston Business School holds the prestigious international accreditation by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) in recognition of the excellence of its business education. This accreditation has been earned by just 5% of the world's business schools and recognises the high quality and standard of our business degree offering.
Timetabled teaching and learning on this course includes lectures, workshops in computer labs, small group tutorials and seminars.
You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on this course. The team includes senior academics and professional practitioners with industry experience. Student academic mentors also provide support during certain tutorials / seminars, under the supervision of the module leader.
The following group of staff members are currently involved in the delivery of different elements of this course. This pool is subject to change at any time within the academic year.
This course will help you contribute effectively to your own organisation. Many students find this course gives them the confidence to study for postgraduate degrees and professional qualifications.