Business Undergraduate eProspectus 2013-14

Bangor Business School 2013/2014 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS

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WELCOME With the exceptional quality of our teaching, our internationally recognised range of study and leisure opportunities and our superb staff and students, Bangor Business School has an enviable reputation and takes great pride in providing high quality education to all of its undergraduate students.

Bangor Business School’s teaching and research have not only been highly rated by external agencies, but also by our students and the businesses that employ our graduates. We have a proven track record in producing highly skilled and highly employable graduates, with the broad range of abilities that employers require from their new recruits.

If you already know Bangor and North Wales then you’ll also know that we are situated in one of the most beautiful locations in the United Kingdom, providing our students with a wealth of quality experiences outside, as well as inside, the classroom. We are proud of what we can offer you, and we would like to help you make the right choice for your future.

A WORLD-RANKED UNIVERSITY

Professor John Thornton Head of Bangor Business School

Bangor University has risen substantially in The Times Higher Education World University rankings, and is now placed amongst the world’s top 275 universities.

“Bangor Business School provided me with a solid academic grounding in economics and business.

What I learned at Bangor I still use today in my position as Chief UK Economist at Deutsche Bank in London. The standard of teaching was excellent.

Bangor Business School set me up for life, and has helped me enormously in my subsequent studies and my job.” ▲ Dr George Buckley Chief UK Economist, Deutsche Bank, London (BA Economics)

CONTACT US Bangor Business School Bangor University, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2DG, UK

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Tel: +44 (0)1248 382578 (Admissions) +44 (0)1248 382277 (General Office) Email: business@bangor.ac.uk www.bangor.ac.uk/business

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BANGOR UNIVERSITY Bangor University was established in 1884 and enjoys a long tradition of excellence in teaching and research. Students from all parts of the UK and many countries worldwide choose to study at Bangor every year, creating a student population of over 10,000 students.

We find that our specialist programmes, the safety of the area and the lower cost of living make Bangor a popular choice amongst students – with the added bonus of living between the mountains and the sea in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. Bangor is a student-oriented and studentfriendly city. Its compact nature means that student facilities, University buildings, accommodation and the city centre are all

within easy walking distance. As it’s easy to move around the city, our students find it easier to settle down and meet up in the evening with new friends.

You and your family will naturally be concerned about safety. You can have peace of mind, because Bangor is considered to be a relatively safe place to study, as the crime rate for North Wales is one of the lowest in the UK.

Faced with three years of fees and costs, students and their families are also encouraged to learn that the cost of living in Bangor is amongst the lowest in the UK. A recent cost-of-living survey published

by The Independent newspaper confirmed Bangor as the 4th best value university city in the UK.

LOCATION The A55 expressway along the North Wales coastline provides fast and easy access to and from the main UK motorway network.

Manchester International Airport is within a one-and-a-half hour drive along the Expressway/ Motorway. Rail connections to Crewe and London are direct and ferry connections from nearby Holyhead to Ireland are fast and frequent.

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BANGOR BUSINESS SCHOOL No. 1 in the UK for Accounting, Banking and Finance research Bangor Business School offers a full range of Business and Finance courses from Administration to Economics and Banking to Marketing.

and other institutions. Some courses also offer the opportunity to spend Year 2 at a partner institution in Europe as part of the Erasmus scheme.

All degrees have been developed by specialists, who have vast experience in their fields. For example, some staff have undertaken consultancy work for governments, the European Commission and financial institutions. Others have joined the School from industry, bringing their wealth of industrial knowledge and experience to Bangor.

Bangor Business School enjoys close links with business and industry. Through these close links we offer an interesting and varied programme of guest lectures which have included the Chief Operating Officer of No.10 Downing Street, the Chief Executive of the Scottish Premier League, and HSBC’s Head of IT Security.

Our aim is to ensure that all students benefit from the wide range of expertise our School offers, and that’s why we offer a common syllabus in the first year. The beauty of this arrangement is that students get a taste of a range of subjects and find out which are of most interest to them.

If at the end of the first year a student decides he or she would rather specialise in Banking instead of Business Studies, or vice-versa, they can easily change degree at that point.

We place emphasis on vocational and professional development as well as academic enhancement.

That’s why some courses offer a work experience module which involves 10 days in a business organisation on full-time work experience.

Students on selected programmes may take part in the annual visits to London and Brussels visiting the various parliaments and see at first hand the courts, committees 04

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Naturally, we also offer Masters degrees and supervision for Research Degrees.

Indeed, Bangor Business School has one of the most impressive PhD schools of any Business School in Europe, drawing on the expertise of our staff across a range of disciplines.

Teaching and research within Bangor Business School are enhanced by our excellent computing facilities. We have our own dedicated computer teaching laboratories with links to commercial databases and the internet, and all students have access to other computer laboratories throughout the University.

Bangor Business School’s specialist facilities include online databases such as Thomson ONE, Datastream, Bankscope, Bloomberg and Amadeus. You will use these resources for course project work. This dedicated facility contributes to a learning environment that is highly conducive to top-quality education and training.

Scholarships & Bursaries A number of new Bangor Business

School Undergraduate Scholarships, valued at £2,500, are awarded to UK/ EU and International candidates who achieve high grades in their A-level exams and who have already applied and firmly accepted their offer at Bangor. These scholarships are available to students who enrol on any single honours degree at Bangor Business School.

Bursaries of £1,000 per annum are

available for International students enrolling via the ELCOS (English Language Centre for Overseas Students) Foundation course route.

Two £5,000 International

Scholarships are available to high achieving International fee-paying students.

For further details on how to apply for our Scholarships and Bursaries go to: www.bangor.ac.uk/business/ undergrad/scholarships

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At Bangor Business School...

You will study within a multi-disciplinary school that

employs specialists in a broad range of business subjects, including accounting, banking, finance, economics, management, marketing and entrepreneurship.

We place emphasis on friendly and informal relationships

between students and staff.

We have excellent computing facilities, and you will have

the chance to develop your skills in data analysis and report preparation.

Most single honours degree courses within Bangor

Business School have the same modules in Year 1.

This means you can change to another degree anytime up to the start of Year 2.

You have the chance to take optional modules outside your

main degree specialism.

DID YOU KNOW? BEST IN THE UK...

Bangor Business School was ranked as the best in the UK for research in Accounting, Banking and Finance in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE).

TOP OF THE WELSH CLASS FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE...

Bangor is the best University in Wales for its teaching, and is placed in the top 15 of UK universities for teaching excellence according to the Sunday Times University Guide for 2012.

You will benefit from individual attention through smaller

class sizes.

Under the Personal Tutor scheme, a member of the lecturing

staff will monitor your academic progress, and will offer you help, advice and support on an individual basis.

If you decide to continue with your studies after the

completion of your undergraduate degree, Bangor offers an attractive range of postgraduate degrees (MA, MSc and MBA) in business, management and finance subjects, with select programmes also delivered at our teaching centre in London.

ONE OF THE MOST ECONOMICAL...

Bangor is ranked amongst the top 5 most economical places to study in the UK according to a cost-of-living survey published in The Independent newspaper.

10,000 FROM AROUND THE WORLD...

Bangor has a vibrant student scene of over 10,000 students from all over the UK and the world.

£40 MILLION INVESTMENT...

Bangor University is currently developing a £40m world-class Arts and Innovation Centre, which will include a theatre, exhibition spaces and a new Students’ Union. The Centre will open during the 2013/14 academic year.

Welsh-Medium Study Some Bangor Business School modules may be taken through the medium of Welsh in separate parallel streams, in which teaching and assessment are conducted primarily through the medium of Welsh, with subject-specific terminology introduced bilingually. If you are Welsh-speaking and you select this option, the modules you have studied through the medium of Welsh will be recorded on your final transcript and you may be eligible for a Welsh-medium Bursary of £250 per year. For further details: www.bangor.ac.uk/studentfinance/info/welshbursary.php.cy

To request a copy of the Welsh-medium brochure, email: business@bangor.ac.uk All undergraduate modules within Bangor Business School’s portfolio are available through the medium of English.

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The Bangor Business School London Centre headquarters

BANGOR BUSINESS SCHOOL LONDON CENTRE Building on its No.1 position in the UK for Accounting, Banking and Finance research, Bangor Business School is now delivering its first-class education and research expertise in the heart of London’s financial district.

Based at the impressive Broadgate Tower, the Bangor Business School London Centre delivers a portfolio of cutting-edge financial qualifications at MBA and MSc level to busy executives and full-time students who wish to study and live in London. www.bangor.ac.uk/londonbusiness

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DEGREES BSc & BA Single HonourS DegreeS

BA Joint HonourS DegreeS witH otHer ScHoolS

COURSE

UCAS CODE

COURSE

Accounting & Banking

NN43

Accounting & French (4 years)

NR41

Accounting & Economics

NL41

Accounting & German (4 years)

NR42

Accounting & Finance

NN4H

Accounting & Italian (4 years)

NR43

Banking & Finance

N391

Accounting & Spanish (4 years)

NR44

Business Economics

L190

Banking & French (4 years)

NR31

Business Studies

N101

Banking & German (4 years)

NR32

Business Studies & Finance

NN1H

Banking & Italian (4 years)

NR33

Business Studies & Marketing

NN1M

Banking & Spanish (4 years)

NR34

Financial Economics

L111

Business & ICT

NG15

Management with Accounting

N2NK

Business & Law

NM11

Management with Banking & Finance

N2NH

Business Studies & French (4 years)

NR1C

Marketing

N501

Business Studies & German (4 years)

NR1F

Business Studies & Italian (4 years)

NR1H

BSc

UCAS CODE

BA

BA

Business Studies & Spanish (4 years)

Accounting & Banking

NN34

Economics & Cymdeithaseg

Accounting & Economics

LN14

Accounting & Finance

N400

Administration & Management

NN72

Administration & Management (bilingual course)

NN7F

Banking & Finance

N322

Business & Social Administration

L4N1

Business & Social Administration (bilingual course)

L4NC

Business Economics

L114

Business Studies

N100

Business Studies & Finance

NN13

Business Studies & Marketing

NN15

Management with Accounting

N2N4

Management with Banking & Finance

N2N3

Marketing

N500

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NR1K LLC3

Economics & French (4 years)

LR11

Economics & German (4 years)

LR12

Economics & History

LV11

Economics & Italian (4 years) Economics & Polisi Cymdeithasol

LR13 #

LLC4

Economics & Social Policy

LL14

Economics & Sociology

LL13

Economics & Spanish (4 years) Management & Cymraeg

LR14

#

NQ25

Management & French (4 years)

NR21

Management & German (4 years)

NR22

Management & Health and Social Care (4 years)

LN52

Management & Italian (4 years)

NR23

Management & Spanish (4 years)

NR24

Marketing & French (4 years)

NR51

Marketing & German (4 years)

NR52

Marketing & Italian (4 years)

NR53

Marketing & Spanish (4 years)

NR54

llB DegreeS

#

COURSE

UCAS CODE

LLB Law with Accounting & Finance

M1N4

LLB Law with Business Studies

M1N1

These subjects are available through the medium of Welsh.

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DegreeS

BSc/BA ACCOUNTING & FINANCE BSc/BA ACCOUNTING & BANKING BSc/BA ACCOUNTING & ECONOMICS By studying for a degree in Accounting and Finance, you will acquire skills that are central to the management of organisations, for measuring performance and maintaining the cash flows that are essential for the prosperity of any private company or public sector organisation.

of the purposes for which the information will be used. A wide range of decision makers need to understand the key principles which underpin a cost or profit figure produced by an accountant.

Accounting has been defined as the measurement and disclosure of financial information that is used by managers, investors and others to make decisions about the allocation of resources within organisations.

The Accounting and Finance programme is accredited by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), the global body for professional accountants.

Accreditation gives you automatic exemption from the examinations in some Part One ACCA subjects, currently F1 – F6 and F8. The programme described in this brochure has been restructured with a view to achieving qualification for additional Part One ACCA exemptions. The process of applying for additional exemptions is underway during the lifetime of this brochure.

Therefore accounting is much more than just the mechanical manipulation of financial data to produce company accounts. The methods for preparing accounting information must be applied with judgement, and with an understanding

A degree in Accounting and Banking or Accounting and Economics offers you the opportunity to combine study of Accounting with one of Bangor Business School’s other main specialisms, in either Banking or Economics. Current accreditation

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arrangements give you automatic exemption from some of the examinations for the Part One ACCA subjects depending on your choice of modules.

BSc/BA BANKING & FINANCE A degree in Banking and Finance offers you the opportunity to study the theory and practice of financial services and financial markets, and to analyse the broader role of the financial sector in the national and global economies.

Banking and financial services is a highly competitive and rapidly changing sector in every modern economy. In recent years, forces such as globalisation, technological change, deregulation and international integration have fundamentally transformed the banking and financial services sector.

Banks have responded to growing competitive pressure by diversifying into new activities such as insurance,

DegreeS

mutual funds, private banking and asset management. Non-bank institutions such as supermarkets and telecommunications firms now compete directly in financial services markets.

This degree offers you the opportunity to combine a core programme of study in banking and finance with a wide selection of optional modules in economics, business and management.

BSc/BA BUSINESS ECONOMICS A degree in Business Economics will appeal to anyone who wishes to study economic issues at local, national and international levels, while developing practical skills in business, finance and management, which will subsequently be attractive to employers in both the private and public sectors.

and consumption of scarce resources.

Microeconomics deals with choice at the individual level, and macroeconomics analyses the economy as a whole.

This degree includes a core microeconomics and macroeconomics component, and a specialism focusing on the economic context of business decision making. You will develop an awareness of applications of economics in areas including business management, finance and public policy. You also have the opportunity to combine a core programme of study in economics with a wide selection of optional modules in business, finance and management.

DID YOU KNOW? Bangor Business School Management Centre offers management training by means of part-time and professional courses, and provides high quality state-of-the-art teaching and conference facilities. It was officially opened in 2008 having received support from the EU, Local Government and the Welsh Assembly Government. www.bangor.ac.uk/management_ centre

Economics has been defined as the study of human choice, and the impact of choice on the production, distribution

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DegreeS BA ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT

BSc/BA BUSINESS STUDIES

BA BUSINESS & SOCIAL ADMINISTRATION

BSc/BA BUSINESS STUDIES & FINANCE

A degree in Administration and Management or Business and Social Administration provides a broad-based, multi-disciplinary and applied programme of study, designed to prepare you for a career in administration or management in a wide variety of organisations within the public, private and voluntary sectors.

These degrees offer you the opportunity to develop a broad range of attributes that will be valued by future employers, such as the ability to manage your own time and resources, to use your initiative, and to work under pressure in order to meet targets.

BSc FINANCIAL ECONOMICS The degree in Financial Economics offers you the opportunity to study economics within a real-world context, developing strong analytical skills and a careerrelevant qualification in economics and its application to global finance. The programme includes core components in economics and finance. By studying microeconomics and macroeconomics, you will develop a firm understanding of economics both at the individual level and at the level of the economy as a whole.

The finance component provides in-depth coverage of topics such as the financial system, financial markets and products, the financing of companies and the role of investment. A wide range of optional modules is also available to enable you to tailor your programme of study to your own interests and career aspirations.

You will develop a portfolio of analytical skills that will be attractive to a wide range of employers in the financial sector and beyond.

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BSc/BA BUSINESS STUDIES & MARKETING A degree in Business Studies provides the ideal preparation for a career in business and management. You will develop a range of specific business knowledge and skills, and you will be encouraged to develop positive and critical attitudes towards change and enterprise.

A Business Studies degree involves the study of organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate. You will cover a wide range of organisations, including public, private and not-for-profit, together with a comprehensive range of sizes and organisational structures.

Organisations of all kinds, in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, are looking to employ competent individuals with good qualifications in business studies.

This degree will enable you to develop a range of skills that are valued by employers, including the ability to research, analyse, interpret and apply information. Bangor Business School also offers the following Single Honours degrees that combine Business Studies with another named subject: Business Studies & Finance Business Studies & Marketing

BSc/BA MARKETING By studying for a degree in Marketing, you will develop skills and knowledge of the key strategic and operational aspects of marketing, and you will gain an awareness of the external marketing environment.

Strategic and operational aspects of marketing include the formulation of marketing strategies, managing the marketing function and its positioning relative to other key business functions, advertising and branding, customer relations management, applications of information technology, and e-marketing.

The external marketing environment encompasses consumer behaviour and consumer psychology, marketing communication, public relations and market research. This programme also provides coverage across the broader range of business and management subjects, developing knowledge and understanding of organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate.

NEWS FROM 2012...

StuDentS BecoMe MArKeterS For nAtionAl coMpetition Students Ffion Haf Jones, Megan Jones and Aysha Khalid represented Bangor Business School in ‘Brolio/The Pitch’, a student competition sponsored by the Welsh Government and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). The challenge was to develop an innovative campaign promoting Youth Entrepreneurship and to pitch the campaign to a panel of judges.

Although they didn’t make the finals, the judges praised the ‘Bangor Pitch’ team for their professional presentation and excellent marketing skills.

DegreeS BSc/BA MANAGEMENT WITH ACCOUNTING

BA BUSINESS & ICT

COURSE STRUCTURE

BSc/BA MANAGEMENT WITH BANKING & FINANCE

The degree in Business and ICT offers you the opportunity to combine modules in business studies and marketing, taught

by Bangor Business School, and computer studies, taught by the Schools of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science.

In each academic year you will register for modules valued at 120 credits. Usually, 60 credits are taken in Semester 1 (September – December), and 60 credits in Semester 2 (January – May). A single module is valued at 10 credits, and a double module is valued at 20 credits. For every degree in each year, there is a combination of compulsory and optional modules.

Management involves the process of leading or directing an organisation, by taking decisions concerning the deployment of resources. Key functions of management include planning, organising, leading, coordinating and controlling. You will study the principles of management, and develop commercial awareness, leadership, communication and presentation skills.

Accounting has been defined as the measurement and disclosure of financial information that is used by managers, investors and others to make decisions about the allocation of resources within organisations.

A degree in Management with Accounting will enable you to understand the key principles which underpin a cost or profit figure produced by an accountant, and to appreciate the implications of accounting data for managerial decision making.

Banking and financial services is a highly competitive and rapidly changing sector in every modern economy. Forces such as globalisation, deregulation, technological change and international integration have transformed the financial services sector.

A degree in Management with Banking and Finance offers you the opportunity to study the theory and practice of financial services and financial markets, to analyse the broader international role of the financial sector, and to appreciate the application of management principles and practices in a financial sector setting.

The course covers a very wide range of business activities and processes, including online marketing, automated data collection systems and e-banking.

Business and marketing case studies form an integral part of many of the business and marketing modules.

Our modules in computer science are strengthened by close links with the computer industry. We have a strong research base in real-time and embedded systems, parallel processing, software engineering, image processing databases, intelligent systems and object-oriented programming.

BA BUSINESS & LAW This programme combines the study of Business and Law, to include topics such as Business, Management, Marketing and a range of Law topics such as Contract, International and Commercial Law. A background in these areas could open doors to a varied and interesting range of careers. It is suitable for individuals aiming for a career in Business and Management, but who also wish to have a thorough understanding of the Legal requirements within which businesses and industry must operate. It may also be suitable for individuals aiming for careers in management within the legal sector, where a thorough background in both law and business is highly valued.

In Year 1, your optional modules can be taken with any school throughout the University, subject to some restrictions on eligibility for registration on some modules.

In Years 2/3, your optional modules are usually taken with Bangor Business School.

There are a few exceptions, such as options in Business Law which can be taken with Bangor Law School, and Year 2 options in English Language for overseas students.

In Year 3 on most Single Honours degrees, you have the option of doing a project or dissertation, under the personal supervision of a member of the Bangor Business School academic staff.

Teaching is by a mix of lectures, seminars and tutorials. You are also expected to undertake library-based research and background reading.

Please note that the degree structures, lists of modules and other details shown on pages 12 – 26 are subject to revision from time to time. Some of these details have been updated since the publication of the Bangor University 2013 Undergraduate Prospectus.

This is not a qualifying law degree.

Individuals wishing to become solicitors or barristers should apply instead for one of Bangor’s professionally-recognised LLB degrees, all of which enjoy QLD status.

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YOUR 1ST YEAR IN BANGOR Single Honours degree courses for which the compulsory component is taught wholly in Bangor Business School share a common first-year syllabus, which enables you to develop a breadth of knowledge and build a firm foundation in accounting, banking, finance, business, management and marketing.

The Year 1 syllabus for Bangor Business School Single Honours degree courses is shown below. This syllabus covers all courses described on pages 8 – 11 except BA Administration and Management, BA Business and Social Administration, BA Business and ICT and BA Business and Law, which have compulsory modules taught outside Bangor Business School. The Year 1 syllabi for these courses are shown separately below. Brief outlines of each of the Bangor Business School Year 1 modules are shown on page 13.

BAngor BuSineSS ScHool Single HonourS Degree courSeS

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BA ADMiniStrAtion & MAnAgeMent BA BuSineSS & SociAl ADMiniStrAtion

YEAR 1

CREDITS

YEAR 1

CREDITS

Introduction to Business & Management

10

Introduction to Business & Management

10

Introduction to Marketing*

10

Introduction to Marketing*

10

Financial Markets & Institutions

10

Introduction to Quantitative Methods

10

Learning Skills

10

Learning Skills

10

Management & Financial Accounting

20

Management & Financial Accounting

20

Introduction to Economics*

20

Introduction to Economics*

20

Quantitative Methods

20

Law for Non-Lawyers

20

Optional modules

20

Understanding Society

20

† This first-year syllabus applies to all of Bangor Business School’s single honours degree

courses other than those shown separately on this page.

BA BuSineSS & ict

BA BuSineSS & lAw YEAR 1

CREDITS

Business Modules: Introduction to Business & Management

10

Introduction to Marketing*

10

Introduction to Economics*

20

Management & Financial Accounting

20

Law Modules: Legal Skills

20

Contract Law

20

Public Law

20

YEAR 1

CREDITS

Introduction to Business & Management

10

Introduction to Marketing*

10

Web Technologies

10

Introduction to Databases

10

Introduction to Data Communications

10

Java Programming 1

10

Java Programming 2

10

Introduction to Agent Oriented Systems

10

Management & Financial Accounting

20

Introduction to Economics*

20

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* Welsh language version of this module available.

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FIRST-YEAR MODULES: SUMMARY OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT Management theories, classical

management, human relations Systems management, contingency

approach Motivation at work, motivation models

and theories Teams, working groups and leadership Interpersonal and organisational

communication Organisational theory and

organisational culture Total Quality Management (TQM) Innovation Strategic management, vision and mission

INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS

QUANTITATIVE METHODS

Specialisation and comparative

Basics of linear algebra

advantage Introduction to demand and supply Perfect competition, monopoly Oligopoly, interdependence and game

theory Externalities, property rights

and economics of information Economics of labour markets Economics of public policy: public

goods and taxation

and their impact Markets, targeting, segmentation and

positioning Consumer buying behaviour and the

decision process The marketing plan and its

implementation

FINANCIAL MARKETS & INSTITUTIONS

constraint leArning SKillS Writing academic essays and reports Structure, argument and analysis

What is special about banks?

Referencing and bibliographies

Theories of financial intermediation

Sourcing information, using libraries,

Modern banking Banking services and current issues

in banking International banking and financial

services Theory of central banking

Central banks in practice: the ECB and

Tools of financial accounting

The UK banking and financial systems

performance

Optimisation and profit maximisation

Classical and Keynesian

MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

traders

of differentiation Marginal functions and elasticities

Utility maximisation subject to a budget

growth

Central banks in practice: the Bank of

Measuring and reporting financial

graphs Rates of change and the rules

GDP, taxation, money and economic

Place, product, price and promotion

Book-keeping and accounting for sole

and quadratic equations Intercept and gradient of straight-line

Joint profit maximisation

macroeconomics

Forces of the marketing environment

and algebraically Simultaneous linear equations

Utility, welfare and cost-benefit analysis

introDuction to MArKeting Core marketing concepts

Solving equations graphically

England

databases and the web Quantitative methodologies:

data collection, questionnaires and interviews Positivism, phenomenology and

ethnomethodology Basic statistics and presentation of data Averages and dispersion, correlation

and significance

the Fed CHINESE BUSINESS & LANGUAGE (OPTIONAL MODULE) Chinese for beginners Chinese culture and society Introduction to the Chinese economy

Company accounts

Business management in China

Accounting concepts, conventions

Doing business in China

and theory Role of management accounting

China and the international economy

Relationships between costs, volume

and profit Budgeting and planning Accounting for control

All reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that the information in this prospectus is correct at time of printing (September 2012).

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“the School’s ‘open door’ policy has developed a culture of personal attention and individual care in both academic and pastoral support.

Students have ready access to staff or personal tutors who are helpful and supportive.” independent government teaching Quality Assessment

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YOUR 2ND & 3RD YEARS IN BANGOR These pages give brief details of Single Honours degree course structures in Years 2 and 3.

For detailed information about modules, please visit: www.bangor.ac.uk/business/ugmodules

BSc/BA Accounting & BAnKing YEAR 2

Probability, Optimisation

BSc/BA Accounting & econoMicS CREDITS

YEAR 2

CREDITS

10

Probability, Optimisation

Statistical Methods †

10

Statistical Methods†

10

Quantitative Methods for Business ‡

10

Quantitative Methods for Business ‡

10

Financial Accounting

10

Financial Accounting

10

Finance

20

Microeconomics

10

Comparative Banking

20

Macroeconomics

10

Management Accounting

20

Business Economics

10

Optional modules

30 (BSc)/ 40 (BA)

Finance

20

Management Accounting

20

Optional modules

20 (BSc)/ 30 (BA)

†

10

†

YEAR 3

CREDITS

International Banking

10

Industrial Structure of Banking

10

YEAR 3

CREDITS

Money and Banking

10

Financial Statement Analysis

10

Financial Economics ∆

10

Choice and Welfare

10

Advanced Corporate Finance

20

Financial Economics ∆

10

Advanced Accounting Theory & Practice

20

Macroeconomics

10

Auditing

20

Advanced Corporate Finance

20

Optional modules

20 (BSc)/ 30 (BA)

Advanced Accounting Theory & Practice

20

Auditing

20

Optional modules

20 (BSc)/ 30 (BA)

† BSc only. Not available on the BA. // ‡ BA only. Not available on the BSc. // Δ Compulsory on BSc

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Your 2nD & 3rD YeArS in BAngor BSc/BA Accounting & FinAnce

BSc/BA BuSineSS StuDieS

YEAR 2

CREDITS

YEAR 2

CREDITS

Probability, Optimisation †

10

Probability, Optimisation †

10

Statistical Methods †

10

Statistical Methods †

10

Quantitative Methods for Business ‡

10

Quantitative Methods for Business ‡

10

Financial Accounting

10

Principles of Marketing*

10

Business Economics

10

Principles of Organisation & Management

10

Finance

20

Business Information Systems

10

Management Accounting

20

Business Economics

10

40 (BSc)/ 50 (BA)

Research Methods for Business

10

Corporate Governance & Regulation

10

Finance

20

Optional modules

20 (BSc)/ 30 (BA)

YEAR 3

CREDITS

International Business

10

Optional

modules #

YEAR 3

CREDITS

Financial Statement Analysis

10

Financial Economics ∆

10

Auditing

20

Taxation

20

Advanced Corporate Finance

20

Marketing Strategy & Management

10

Advanced Accounting Theory & Practice

20

Entrepreneurship, Capital & the Firm

10

20 (BSc)/ 30 (BA)

Strategic Management*

10

Human Resource Management

10

Business Planning

10

Optional

modules #

#Over the three years of your degree, your optional modules must include Law for NonLawyers (20 credits) and Company Law for Business (20 credits). These are taken either in Years 1 and 2, or in Years 2 and 3.

BSc/BA BAnKing & FinAnce YEAR 2

CREDITS

Probability, Optimisation †

10

Statistical Methods †

10

Quantitative Methods for Business ‡

10

Business Economics

10

Investment

10

International Economics & Finance

10

Macroeconomics

10

Finance

20

Comparative Banking

20

Optional modules

20 (BSc)/ 30 (BA)

YEAR 3

CREDITS

International Banking

10

Industrial Structure of Banking

10

Financial Economics

10

Money and Banking

10

Principles of Econometrics †

10

Advanced Corporate Finance

20

Optional modules

50 (BSc)/ 60 (BA)

Marketing of Services

10

Operations Management †

10

Britain at Work

10

Optional modules

30 (BSc)/ 40 (BA)

BSc FinAnciAl econoMicS YEAR 2

CREDITS

Probability, Optimisation

10

Statistical Methods

10

Microeconomics

10

Macroeconomics

10

Finance

20

Investment

10

International Economics & Finance

10

Business Economics

10

Optional modules

30

YEAR 3

CREDITS

Financial Economics

10

Macroeconomics

10

Principles of Econometrics

10

Financial Econometrics

10

Advanced Corporate Finance

20

Advanced Investment Theory & Practice

10

Topics in Asset Pricing

10

Behavioural Finance

10

Optional modules

30

† BSc only. Not available on the BA. // ‡ BA only. Not available on the BSc. // Δ Compulsory on BSc *Welsh language version of this module also available.

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Your 2nD & 3rD YeArS in BAngor BSc/BA BuSineSS StuDieS & FinAnce YEAR 2

CREDITS

Probability, Optimisation † Statistical Methods

BSc/BA BuSineSS StuDieS & MArKeting

†

10

YEAR 2

10

Probability, Optimisation †

CREDITS

10 10

10

Statistical Methods

Principles of Marketing*

10

Quantitative Methods for Business ‡

10

Principles of Organisation & Management

10

Principles of Marketing*

10

Financial Accounting

10

Principles of Organisation & Management

10

Investment

10

Consumer Behaviour

10

Business Economics

10

Marketing Research

10

Corporate Governance & Regulation

10

Research Methods for Business

10

20

Business Economics

10

20 (BSc)/ 30 (BA)

Finance

10

Marketing Communication*

10

Optional modules

20 (BSc)/ 30 (BA)

Quantitative Methods for Business

‡

Finance Optional modules

†

YEAR 3

CREDITS

International Business

10

Marketing Strategy & Management

10

YEAR 3

CREDITS

Entrepreneurship, Capital & the Firm

10

International Business

10

Financial Economics

10

Marketing Strategy & Management

10

Human Resource Management

10

Entrepreneurship, Capital & the Firm

10

10

Strategic Management*

10 10

Business Planning

10

Human Resource Management

Advanced Corporate Finance

20

Business Planning

10

Optional modules

30 (BSc)/ 40 (BA)

Operations Management †

10

Marketing of Services

10

Group Marketing Project

10

Optional modules

30 (BSc)/ 40 (BA)

Principles of Econometrics

†

“Bangor Business School provides an excellent environment in which to study Banking and Finance. The lectures gave me the skills to put theoretical knowledge into practice, and to think critically about the topics introduced in my studies. I feel confident that the skills and abilities learnt during my time at Bangor will prove invaluable in the rest of my academic life and in my future career. Winning the ‘Best Performance in Economics’ prize during my graduation ceremony was a definite highlight and proves just how far I came in my studies.”

Mo Jia, from China ▲ BSc Banking and Finance

† BSc only. Not available on the BA. // ‡ BA only. Not available on the BSc. *Welsh language version of this module also available.

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Your 2nD & 3rD YeArS in BAngor BSc/BA BuSineSS econoMicS

BA BuSineSS & ict

YEAR 2

CREDITS

YEAR 2

CREDITS

Probability, Optimisation †

10

Principles of Marketing*

10

Statistical Methods

10

Principles of Organisation & Management

10

Quantitative Methods for Business ‡

10

Quantitative Methods for Business

10

Microeconomics

10

Business Information Systems

10

Principles of Marketing*

10

Advanced Software Design

10

Principles of Organisation & Management

10

Data Structures & Algorithms

10

Macroeconomics

10

Database Management Systems

10

Business Economics

10

Computing Lab 2

10

Finance

20

Data Communications & Networks

10

International Economics & Finance

10

Software Hut

10

Optional modules

20 (BSc)/ 30 (BA)

Optional modules from Bangor Business School

20

YEAR 3

CREDITS

YEAR 3

CREDITS

Marketing Strategy & Management

10

Financial Economics

10

Human Resource Management

10

Choice & Welfare

10

International Business

10

Principles of Econometrics †

10

Strategic Management*

10

Entrepreneurship, Capital & the Firm

10

Computer & Network Security

10

Macroeconomics

10

AI & Intelligent Agents

15

Human Resource Management

10

Technologies for Internet Systems

15

Optional modules

60 (BSc)/ 70 (BA)

Advanced Multimedia

20

Optional modules from Bangor Business School

20

†

BA ADMiniStrAtion & MAnAgeMent BA BuSineSS & SociAl ADMiniStrAtion YEAR 2

CREDITS

Principles of Marketing*

10

Principles of Organisation & Management

10

Quantitative Methods for Business

10

Corporate Governance & Regulation

10

Research Methods for Business

10

Company Law for Business

20

Optional modules

50

YEAR 3

CREDITS

Marketing Strategy & Management

10

Entrepreneurship, Capital & the Firm

10

Strategic Management*

10

Human Resource Management

10

Britain & the EU

10

Comparative Public Administration

10

Britain at Work

10

Optional modules

50

† BSc only. Not available on the BA. // ‡ BA only. Not available on the BSc. *Welsh language version of this module also available.

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Your 2nD & 3rD YeArS in BAngor BA BuSineSS & lAw

BSc/BA MAnAgeMent witH Accounting

YEAR 2

CREDITS

Business Modules:

YEAR 2

CREDITS

Probability, Optimisation †

10 10

Principles of Organisation & Management

10

Statistical Methods

Principles of Marketing*

10

Quantitative Methods for Business ‡

10

Business Information Systems

10

Principles of Marketing*

10

Corporate Governance & Regulation

10

Principles of Organisation & Management

10

Optional modules in Business

20

Financial Accounting

10

Business Information Systems

10

Law Modules:

†

Criminal Law

20

Business Economics

10

Tort

20

Management Accounting

20

Equity & the Law of Trusts

20

Optional modules

YEAR 3

CREDITS

30 (BSc)/ 40 (BA)

YEAR 3

CREDITS

10

Entrepreneurship, Capital & the Firm

10

Marketing Strategy & Management

10

Strategic Management*

10

Human Resource Management

10

Human Resource Management

10

Entrepreneurship, Capital & the Firm

10

Financial Statement Analysis

10

Business Planning

10

Business Planning

10

10

Operations Management †

10

Business Modules: International Business

Optional module in Business

Auditing

20

European Union Law

20

Advanced Accounting Theory & Practice

20

Commercial Law

20

Optional modules

Public International Law

20

20 (BSc)/ 30 (BA)

Land Law

20

Law Modules (choose 3 of the 4 Law modules):

“My course placed a great emphasis on reconciling theory with practical real-world concerns – something which is facilitated by the fact that the academic staff are respected industry experts and still very much involved in things like policy making. Recent developments within the present economic environment require new graduates to possess a good grasp of business ethics, and the direction of the courses at Bangor Business School ensures that all its graduates are trained to meet this demand.

For me, the highlight of my time at Bangor was the interest that the staff took in the progress of their students, and the inspiration that they bestowed in me as an individual. Their positive reaction to my work has given me great confidence – so much so that I have decided to remain at Bangor to pursue a Masters.”

Danial Hemmings, from Anglesey ▲ BSc Accounting and Finance

† BSc only. Not available on the BA. // ‡ BA only. Not available on the BSc. *Welsh language version of this module also available.

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Your 2nD & 3rD YeArS in BAngor BSc/BA MAnAgeMent witH BAnKing & FinAnce

BSc/BA MArKeting

YEAR 2

CREDITS

YEAR 2

Probability, Optimisation †

10

Probability, Optimisation †

CREDITS

10

Statistical Methods

10

10

Statistical Methods

Quantitative Methods for Business ‡

10

Quantitative Methods for Business ‡

10

Principles of Marketing*

10

Principles of Marketing*

10

Principles of Organisation & Management

10

Principles of Organisation & Management

10

Business Economics

10

Consumer Behaviour

10

Investment

10

Marketing Research

10

Finance

20

Marketing Communication*

10

Comparative Banking

20

Business Information Systems

10

Optional modules

20 (BSc)/ 30 (BA)

Research Methods for Business

10

Optional modules

30 (BSc)/ 40 (BA)

†

†

YEAR 3

CREDITS

Entrepreneurship, Capital & the Firm

10

YEAR 3

CREDITS

International Banking

10

International Business

10

Strategic Management*

10

Marketing Strategy & Management

10

Industrial Structure of Banking

10

Strategic Management*

10

Human Resource Management

10

Advertising Strategy

10

Business Planning

10

e-Marketing

10

Operations Management †

10

Human Resource Management

10

Advanced Corporate Finance

20

Marketing of Services

10

Optional modules

30 (BSc)/ 40 (BA)

Group Marketing Project Operations Management

10 †

10

Marketing Psychology

10

Optional modules

20 (BSc)/ 30 (BA)

† BSc only. Not available on the BA. // ‡ BA only. Not available on the BSc. *Welsh language version of this module also available.

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“Standards at Bangor in terms of breadth and depth of knowledge are very high.” external examiners’ reports

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JOINT HONOURS DEGREE COURSES In addition to the Single Honours degree courses listed on pages 7 – 11, it is possible to register to study two subjects from different Schools in equal proportions, to gain a Joint Honours degree.

The degree title would reflect your combination of subjects, such as Business Studies and French or Economics and History.

If you register for a Joint Honours degree course, you will normally take 6 modules (60 credits) in each of the two subjects in each academic year. There are a few minor exceptions: on some Joint Honours courses you will take 8 modules in one subject and 4 modules in the other subject in Year 1.

For the Joint Honours degrees that combine either: Business Studies or Marketing with a modern language (French, German, Italian or Spanish) in addition to a half-and-half combination (6 modules in each subject), alternative combinations are also possible whereby one-third of modules (4 modules) are taken in one subject and two-thirds (8 modules) in the other subject. Degrees that involve one-half or two-thirds of language study are 4 year programmes, with Year 3 spent abroad developing proficiency in the language studied. Degrees that involve one-third of language study are 3 year programmes based entirely in Bangor.

Pages 22 – 26 show the Bangor Business School component of the Joint Honours courses that combine a Business School subject with a subject from another school. Please note that the course structures, lists of modules and other details shown on pages 22 – 26 are subject to revision from time to time. Some of these details have been updated since the publication of the Bangor University 2013 Undergraduate Prospectus.

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BA Accounting & FrencH BA Accounting & gerMAn BA Accounting & itAliAn BA Accounting & SpAniSH YEAR 1

CREDITS

Quantitative Methods

20

Management & Financial Accounting

20

Optional modules from Bangor Business School

20

YEAR 2

Financial Accounting

10

Management Accounting

20

Optional modules from Bangor Business School

30

YEAR 4

Financial Statement Analysis

10

Advanced Accounting Theory & Practice

20

Auditing

20

Optional module from Bangor Business School

10

Joint HonourS Degree courSeS BA BAnKing & FrencH BA BAnKing & gerMAn BA BAnKing & itAliAn BA BAnKing & SpAniSH

BA MAnAgeMent & cYMrAeg (welSH) BA MAnAgeMent & FrencH BA MAnAgeMent & gerMAn BA MAnAgeMent & itAliAn BA MAnAgeMent & SpAniSH

YEAR 1

CREDITS

Management Accounting

10

YEAR 1

CREDITS

Financial Markets & Institutions

10

Introduction to Business & Management

10

Quantitative Methods

20

Introduction to Marketing*

10

Introduction to Economics*

20

Introduction to Economics*

20

Management & Financial Accounting

20

YEAR 2

Quantitative Methods for Business

10

YEAR 2

Business Economics

10

Principles of Marketing*

10

Comparative Banking

20

Principles of Organisation & Management

10

20

Business Information Systems

10

Optional modules from Bangor Business School

30

Optional modules from Bangor Business School YEAR 4

International Banking

10

YEAR 3/4

Industrial Structure of Banking

10

Marketing Strategy & Management

10

Money & Banking

10

Human Resource Management

10

Optional modules from Bangor Business School

30

Optional modules from Bangor Business School

40

BA econoMicS & FrencH BA econoMicS & gerMAn BA econoMicS & itAliAn BA econoMicS & SpAniSH BA econoMicS & HiStorY BA econoMicS & SociAl policY # BA econoMicS & SociologY #

BA BuSineSS StuDieS & FrencH BA BuSineSS StuDieS & gerMAn BA BuSineSS StuDieS & itAliAn BA BuSineSS StuDieS & SpAniSH

YEAR 1

CREDITS

Quantitative Methods

20

Introduction to Economics*

20

Optional modules from Bangor Business School

20

YEAR 2

Microeconomics

10

Quantitative Methods for Business

10

Macroeconomics

10

Business Economics

10

Optional modules from Bangor Business School

20

YEAR 3/4

Financial Economics

10

Choice and Welfare

10

Macroeconomics

10

Optional modules from Bangor Business School

30

YEAR 1

CREDITS

Introduction to Business & Management

10

Introduction to Marketing*

10

Introduction to Economics*

20

Management & Financial Accounting

20

YEAR 2

Principles of Marketing*

10

Principles of Organisation & Management

10

Business Information Systems

10

Optional modules from Bangor Business School

30

YEAR 4

International Business

10

Marketing Strategy & Management

10

Entrepreneurship, Capital & the Firm

10

Human Resource Management

10

Business Planning

10

Optional module from Bangor Business School

10

* Welsh language version of this module available. #These subjects are also available through the medium of Welsh.

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Joint HonourS Degree courSeS BA MArKeting & FrencH BA MArKeting & gerMAn BA MArKeting & itAliAn BA MArKeting & SpAniSH

BA BuSineSS StuDieS witH FrencH BA BuSineSS StuDieS witH gerMAn BA BuSineSS StuDieS witH itAliAn BA BuSineSS StuDieS witH SpAniSH These schemes are two-thirds Business Studies one-third Language

YEAR 1

CREDITS

Introduction to Business & Management

10

Introduction to Marketing*

10

YEAR 1

CREDITS

Introduction to Economics*

20

Introduction to Business & Management

10

Management and Financial Accounting

20

Introduction to Quantitative Methods

10

Introduction to Marketing*

10

Learning Skills

10

Management & Financial Accounting

20

Introduction to Economics*

20

YEAR 2

Principles of Marketing*

10

Principles of Organisation & Management

10

Consumer Behaviour

10

Marketing Research

10

YEAR 2

Business Information Systems

10

Principles of Marketing*

10

Optional module from Bangor Business School

10

Principles of Organisation & Management

10

Research Methods for Business

10

Finance

10

Marketing Research

10

Business Information Systems

10

Optional modules from Bangor Business School

20

YEAR 4

Marketing Strategy & Management

10

Entrepreneurship, Capital & the Firm

10

Marketing Communication*

10

Business Planning

10

Marketing of Services

10

YEAR 3

Group Marketing Project

10

International Business

10

Marketing Strategy & Management

10

Entrepreneurship, Capital & the Firm

10

Human Resource Management

10

Business Planning

10

Marketing of Services

10

Optional modules from Bangor Business School

20

*Welsh language version of this module also available.

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Joint HonourS Degree courSeS BA FrencH witH BuSineSS StuDieS BA gerMAn witH BuSineSS StuDieS BA itAliAn witH BuSineSS StuDieS BA SpAniSH witH BuSineSS StuDieS

BA MArKeting witH FrencH BA MArKeting witH gerMAn BA MArKeting witH itAliAn BA MArKeting witH SpAniSH

These schemes are two-thirds Language and one-third Business Studies

These schemes are two-thirds Marketing and one-third Language

YEAR 1

CREDITS

YEAR 1

CREDITS

Introduction to Business & Management

10

Introduction to Business & Management

10

Introduction to Marketing*

10

Introduction to Quantitative Methods

10

Learning Skills

10

Introduction to Marketing*

10

Management & Financial Accounting

20

Introduction to Economics*

20

+ either Management & Financial Accounting

20

or Introduction to Economics*

20

YEAR 2

YEAR 2

Principles of Marketing*

10

Principles of Marketing*

10

Principles of Organisation & Management

10

Principles of Organisation & Management

10

Business Information Systems

10

Research Methods for Business

10

10

Consumer Behaviour

10

Marketing Research

10

Business Information Systems

10

Optional modules from Bangor Business School

20

Optional module from Bangor Business School YEAR 4

International Business

10

Marketing Strategy & Management

10

Human Resource Management

10

YEAR 3

Optional module from Bangor Business School

10

International Business

10

Marketing Strategy & Management

10

Entrepreneurship, Capital & the Firm

10

Marketing Communication*

10

Business Planning

10

Marketing of Services

10

Group Marketing Project

10

Optional module from Bangor Business School

10

*Welsh language version of this module also available.

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Joint HonourS Degree courSeS llB lAw witH BuSineSS StuDieS

BA FrencH witH MArKeting BA gerMAn witH MArKeting BA itAliAn witH MArKeting BA SpAniSH witH MArKeting

This scheme is two-thirds Law and one-third Business Studies

These schemes are two-thirds Language and one-third Marketing

YEAR 1

CREDITS

Introduction to Business & Management

10

Introduction to Marketing*

10

+ either

YEAR 1

CREDITS

Management & Financial Accounting

Introduction to Business and Management

10

or

Introduction to Marketing*

10

Introduction to Economics*

+ either Management & Financial Accounting

20

or Introduction to Economics*

20

YEAR 2

Principles of Marketing*

10

Principles of Organisation & Management

10

Consumer Behaviour

10

Marketing Research

10

YEAR 4

Marketing Strategy & Management

10

Marketing Communication*

10

Marketing of Services

10

Group Marketing Project

10

20 20

YEAR 2

Principles of Organisation & Management

10

Principles of Marketing*

10

Business Information Systems

10

Optional module from Bangor Business School

10

YEAR 3

International Business

10

Marketing Strategy & Management

10

Human Resource Management

10

Optional module from Bangor Business School

10

llB lAw witH Accounting & FinAnce This scheme is two-thirds Law and one-third Accounting and Finance YEAR 1

CREDITS

Introduction to Economics*

20

Management & Financial Accounting

20

YEAR 2

Financial Accounting

10

Finance

10

Management Accounting

20

YEAR 3

Advanced Accounting Theory & Practice

20

Taxation

20

*Welsh language version of this module also available.

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▲ Bangor University’s historic library

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▲ Bangor University’s landmark, Grade I listed Main Building is widely acknowledged to be one of the finest examples of university architecture in the UK.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHEN WILL I STUDY? Each Semester contains 11 or 12 weeks when lectures and classes take place.

These are followed by a short period for revision, and an examination period, which lasts for 2 weeks at the end of Semester 1, and 3 - 4 weeks at the end of Semester 2.

The dates of the academic year for the 2013 – 2014 session are as follows: Welcome week: Semester 1: Vacation: Return and assess: Semester 2: Vacation: Return: Assess: End:

23.09.13 (1 week) 30.09.13 (12 weeks) 23.12.13 (3 weeks) 13.01.14 (2 weeks) 27.01.14 (10 weeks) 07.04.14 (3 weeks) 28.04.14 (2 weeks) 12.05.14 (4 weeks) 06.06.14

CAN I CHANGE MY DEGREE COURSE AFTER MY STUDIES HAVE BEGUN?

HOW MANY HOURS PER WEEK WILL I SPEND IN LECTURES AND CLASSES?

Yes. All Bangor Business School Single Honours degree courses have a common compulsory component in Year 1. This means you have complete flexibility to switch between any of these degree courses at any time up to and including the start of Year 2. If you register for any Joint Honours degree course including a Bangor Business School subject, you have the flexibility to switch to the Single Honours degree course in the same subject at any time up to and including the start of Year 2.

In most cases, you also have the flexibility to switch onto the Single Honours degree course in the other Joint Honours subject.

Your typical weekly class contact time will add up to around 12 hours. Of course, you will be required to spend some of your remaining time in private study, doing assignments and preparing for exams.

At University, it is your responsibility to organise your time when you are not in class. It is important to strike a sensible balance between the time you allocate to your academic and your non-academic activities. Good time management is one of the most important keys to having both a successful academic record and an enjoyable social life as a University student.

DO I NEED A-LEVEL MATHEMATICS? No. A GCSE grade C (or equivalent) is the only essential entry requirement in Mathematics. At Bangor, we will show you how you can apply mathematics to business, economics or finance problems, but we will not teach you mathematics for its own sake.

The Quantitative Methods modules in Years 1 and 2 are designed to help you develop your numeracy skills and confidence in mathematics and quantitative methods.

ASSESSMENT Most modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework (or other continuous assessment) and examination. Coursework will normally account for 25 – 40% and examinations for 60 – 75% of the final mark, however there may be a few exceptions.

The pass mark in all assessments is 40%.

At the end of Year 3, your final degree classification depends on your overall mark: a weighted average of your Year 2 average mark (one-third weighting) and your Year 3 average mark (two-thirds weighting).

How iS MY FinAl Degree clASSiFicAtion DeterMineD? Your final degree classification is determined by your overall mark, as follows: Overall Mark % 70+ 60 - 69 50 - 59 40 - 49 35 - 39

Final Degree Classification First Class honours or 1st Upper Second Class honours or 2:1 Lower Second Class honours or 2:2 Third Class honours or 3rd Ordinary degree or Pass degree

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EMPLOYABILITY In today’s highly competitive employment market, it is important to take advantage of the academic, recreational and work-related activities available to you as a student.

Bangor Business School encourages the development of skills outside the classroom in order to prepare fully prepare students for life after graduation.

Centre for Careers & Opportunities Whether or not you know what career path you want to follow, the Centre for Careers and Opportunities supports students and recent graduates to make appropriate choices about their futures, by providing high-quality information, workshops, individual advice and guidance as well as offering work-based opportunities such as a student employment bureau, work placements and work shadowing.

Tel: +44 (0)1248 382 071 Email: careersopps@bangor.ac.uk www.bangor.ac.uk/careers

DID YOU KNOW? The employability of Bangor Business School graduates is higher than the average for all UK universities and a higher percentage of our graduates progress onto Masters or Research degrees, according to a recent University Career Services’ National ‘Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey’.

BANGOR BUSINESS SOCIETY

IBM UNIVERSITIES CHALLENGE

The Bangor Business Society was launched in 2011/12 academic year. The purpose of the society is to foster a sense of community within the Business School by trying to include the students in as many academic and social activities throughout the year as possible. The Business School is unique within the University in that it has a diverse group of students from different countries around the world entering all three years of study. This in turn offers students a chance to broaden their learning environment by interacting with people they may not have had the chance to before.

In recent years Bangor Business School students have had great success in the IBM Universities Business Challenge, a prestigious and highly competitive contest in which undergraduates from universities throughout the UK participate in a series of realistic, simulated business scenarios.

Working closely with the staff, the Society aims to facilitate learning experiences for students from all years that can be used to put on their CV and to build on what they learn in the classrooms. For budding Marketers, there’s the opportunity to undertake hands-on projects with local companies which are then put into practice. For future investors, there’s the Stock Market Challenge which offers the chance to play the markets in a safe way. The Society also arranges visits to graduate fairs which are an invaluable opportunity to meet with prospective employers of the future.

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As well as enabling students to develop their employability, team-work and leadership skills, the Challenge is seen as a valuable opportunity for students to network with and to be head-hunted by recruiters.

CIM STUDENT CHAPTER Students of Bangor Business School run a CIM (Chartered Institute of Marketing) student chapter association which organises a range of marketing events and activities, enabling students to put into practice what is learnt in lectures.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, HOW TO APPLY & OPEN DAYS In addition to A-level, we recognise and accept a wide range of educational qualifications. Normally, the grades required for entry onto our degrees are: A-level & Scottish Highers, 260-300

UCAS points – all subjects accepted GCSE grade C in Mathematics

MATURE STUDENTS

OPEN DAYS

We welcome applications from mature students and greatly value the contribution they have to make to the University. The University aims to offer as much assistance and support as possible, and appreciates that mature students’ needs are different to students coming straight from school.

By attending an Open Day, you can learn more about Bangor Business School and our courses, and the University. You will meet some of our current students, and find out firsthand what it’s like to live and study in Bangor.

or equivalent is essential

Equivalent overseas qualifications

Each application is considered on its merit. An access qualification or evidence of recent study to a standard equivalent to A-level are welcome. We realise that mature students may not have followed the traditional academic routes, and we are therefore flexible in our academic entry requirements.

SECOND YEAR / LEVEL 2 ENTRY

HOW TO APPLY

BTEC HND with merit profile Other relevant qualifications/ previous University study in the UK or overseas.

Each application is considered on its merit.

All UK and European Union applicants must use the UCAS application form: www.ucas.ac.uk

BTEC National Diploma, average merit

overall We accept the Welsh Baccalaureate Irish Highers: 310 – 335 points International Baccalaureate with

a minimum of 28 points

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS A school-leaving qualification of a level equivalent to A-level is required.

If your school-leaving qualification is not equivalent to A-level, you will need to undertake a one-year foundation programme offered by the University’s ELCOS unit: www.bangor.ac.uk/english/elcos In addition, you must demonstrate an English language level of at least IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. By passing the foundation course, you will automatically satisfy this requirement upon completion.

International applicants from outside the European Union may use the direct application form: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/ applying/undergrad Once we have received your application, we will inform you of our decision and issue an offer of entry. We will also send you an invitation to attend a Bangor Business School Open Day.

Bangor Business School Open Days are held in February and March each year.

If you apply to study at the School, you will automatically receive an invitation to attend. If you wish to join one of our Open Days before applying, please contact us.

Family members and friends are welcome to join you on an Open Day visit. Universitywide Open Days are held three times a year on Saturdays, in July and October.

You can visit Bangor Business School during any University Open Day, and visit other schools at the same time. Further details of dates, activities and how to book your place can be found at: www.bangor.ac.uk/courses/visit NEWS FROM 2012...

BuSineSS StuDentS tAcKle wASte proBleMS For the third year running, Bangor Business School students have been involved in an end-of-term campaign to reduce waste problems in Bangor.

The “Pirates go ARRR (Always Reduce Reuse Recycle)” campaign, where partners worked together to tackle the annual problem of end of term waste of rubbish spilling on to the street and other public places, was developed and led by the University’s Marketing Society in conjunction with Gwynedd Council. The student-led campaign used a humorous and light-hearted pirate theme to raise awareness of the need to dispose of rubbish and recycling responsibly.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Students from countries worldwide choose to study at Bangor every year and make up 10% of the student population.

The lower cost of living and safety of Bangor makes it a popular choice for both students and their families.

The UK is an ideal destination for bachelor degree study, as you can complete your degree in three years, and either continue with your studies or start working and earning money sooner.

We welcome applications from students from all over the world, and are proud to have a multinational student body with representation from countries including Bahrain, China, India, Colombia, Brunei, Ghana and many other countries worldwide. International students bring an added dimension to the classroom drawing from their knowledge of their home countries and contributing to a comparative study of business systems and practices worldwide.

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to arrival and throughout their time in Bangor. The University has a network of representatives worldwide who will offer a full application and placement service.

Should you wish to contact a representative where you live, email the International Office for details: international@bangor.ac.uk New students arriving at Manchester International Airport on the weekend prior to registration benefit from a Meet and Greet service and are brought by coach service right to the doorstep of their new home in Bangor. If you are arriving at Manchester or Liverpool airports at other times, a taxi pick-up service can be arranged (local charges apply). If you are arriving at Bangor train station we can meet you and take you to your accommodation.

During your first few weeks at Bangor, a range of briefings are organised on matters such as study skills, registering with a doctor, registering with the police, advice on work regulations, and other relevant issues. A special Orientation Day provides an opportunity to meet other international students and external organisations, and take a trip around

the surrounding area. This helps you to make friends, settle in and get to know your way around. Further information for international students is available at: www.bangor.ac.uk/international INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS For details of scholarships and bursaries offered to international students, please visit: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/ scholarship For details of other scholarships please refer to page 4.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES International students are generally required to provide evidence of English language proficiency.

We normally require IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you have not yet achieved the level required by the University, you can undertake English Language and Study Skills courses at the University’s English Language Centre, before starting your academic programme.

You can also receive English language support throughout the year in courses specially organised for international students. These include academic writing classes and English language modules.

You can also benefit from individual consultations with a language tutor. If you wish to undertake further external English tests, you can benefit from special evening classes which focus on preparation for these examinations.

Additional tuition can be taken as follows: IELTS 4.0 - 42 week course September – September

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IELTS 4.5 - 30 week course September – June IELTS 5.0 - 20 week course January – June IELTS 5.5 - 12 week course July – September At the end of the course, you are not required to undertake a further external English test. Our highly experienced and qualified staff will conduct a test and provide an official report for the University.

Further details of English language courses are available from: ELCOS, Bangor University, Bangor Gwynedd. LL57 2DG, UK

Bangor Business School students on the Professional Sports Management module delivering a ‘mock’ press conference in the Press Office at the Carrow Road stadium of Norwich City Football Club. This module, which includes a two-day study visit to a professional football club, is available as a second-year option on all Bangor Business School bachelors degrees.

Tel: +44 (0)1248 382252 Email: elcos@bangor.ac.uk elcos.bangor.ac.uk

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once in A liFetiMe trip to cHinA...

In March, Bangor Business School representatives embarked on a 10 day trip to China.

Following on from the success of last year’s trip, this year, 15 students, most of whom were students on the year 1 ‘Chinese Language and Business’ module, flew out to China to visit Shanghai, Suzhou, Nanjing and Beijing and to experience firsthand what everyday life is like in this exciting part of the world.

The group spent a few days in each city taking in a mixture of educational and sightseeing activities. They visited a Kung-Fu school, the Shanghai World Financial Centre, the Humble Administrator Gardens in Suzhou, Hohai University, the Memorial Hall for the Nanjing Massacre and several of Beijing’s tourist attractions, including Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, the Great Wall of China and the Bird’s Nest Olympic Stadium.

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STUDENT ACCOMMODATION UNIVERSITY MANAGED ACCOMMODATION & HALLS OF RESIDENCE

STANDARD ACCOMMODATION (SHARED FACILITIES)

Moving away from home can be a big step so you don’t want to be worrying about finding a place to live. That’s why first-year students who choose to study at Bangor University are guaranteed a place in one of the 2,000 rooms available in our halls of residence.

Standard self-catered accommodation has private bedrooms and shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. There are always baths and showers available. The bedrooms in the standard accommodation are usually larger than the en-suite accommodation.

Living in student accommodation is a great opportunity to meet new people from different backgrounds and make friends for life.

There’s always a warden on call 24 hours a day.

You’ll get your own private space because all our rooms are single study bedrooms. After accepting an offer at Bangor, you’ll be able to apply for accommodation. All accommodation is self-catered, and you’ll be asked to indicate whether you prefer a standard or en-suite room. You can also hook up to the internet using your own PC, as internet access is available in all single study bedrooms.

The University’s location is superb and although we can’t guarantee you a room with a view, many of our students wake up every morning to see the Snowdonia Mountains or the sea. Not only that but you’ll be glad to know that Bangor has one of the lowest living costs in the UK. Halls fees compare very well with other universities, and if you wake up late you don’t have to worry about missing your lecture because all halls are within walking distance of the main University departments and city centre.

All accommodation is self-catered, and kitchens are shared with fellow students. Equipment provided in the kitchens varies from residence to residence, but all will have basic facilities, such as cookers, fridges and freezers. Students need to bring their own cutlery, pots, pans and crockery.

EN-SUITE ACCOMMODATION Self-catered en-suite rooms feature bedrooms with a private shower and toilet in a more recently built residence. You will share your kitchen facilities with fellow students from the same corridor.

Bangor has a lower cost of living than many parts of the UK and the University’s accommodation fees reflect this. Fees are calculated for the full academic session.

The rent for university managed accommodation is between £2,990 (£75 per week) and £4,039 (£101 per week) for a 40-week period.

The rent covers water and electricity.

For further information about accommodation fees and how to apply for halls: www.bangor.ac.uk/accommodation PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION Students wishing to live in private accommodation may receive assistance from the Student Housing Office which provides information and advice about private lodgings, flats, cottages and houses available locally.

For further details: Tel: +44 (0)1248 382034 Email: studenthousing@bangor.ac.uk www.bangor.ac.uk/studentservices/studenthousing

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“wonderful position. on one side are the mountains of the Snowdonia national park, on the other side is the Menai Strait…boasts the best university setting in the uK, with parts within 6 feet of the sea.”

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BANGOR & NORTH WALES Bangor is very much a University city. The entertainment and nightlife is student-oriented and student-led.

The cost of living is lower than in most UK cities, so you can make the most of your money in what is a very pleasant

The mountains and coastline of Snowdonia provide an area of outstanding natural beauty, offering you wonderful recreational

spectacular beaches as well as to the mountains, and there is plenty to do in and around Snowdonia. Historical towns such

environment in which to work and study.

opportunities whether you’re interested in outdoor activities or just want to enjoy the scenery. Bangor is exceptionally well-situated and well-equipped for students interested in sport – especially those involving the great outdoors. Rock climbing, sailing, diving, mountain biking, canoeing and surfing are just some of the activities available, as well as team sports such as rugby, hockey and football. Indoor sports are also well catered for.

as Beaumaris, Conwy and Caernarfon (which all have their own castles) or picturesque places such as Beddgelert, Llanberis and Betws-y-Coed are well worth a visit.

The opportunity to find part-time work is important to some students, and the student employment bureau within the Centre for Careers and Opportunities can help you find suitable work.

Also worth bearing in mind is the fact that, compared to many other University cities, Bangor is a safe place to be a student.

The crime rate for North Wales is one of the lowest in the UK. While Bangor itself is compact and convenient, the surrounding area offers plenty of wide open spaces.

However, don’t think you need to be sporty to come here – many of our students just like the fact that Bangor is in such a scenic location: safer, cleaner and far friendlier than many larger places. There is easy access to both the sea and some

As a popular holiday destination, North Wales has much to offer in terms of tourist attractions and sights such as the Snowdon Mountain Railway and Thomas Telford’s famous Suspension Bridge. For day trips, the Victorian resort town of Llandudno and historical Chester are both easy car or train journeys away, while the fast ferry service from Holyhead to Ireland means a day trip to Dublin is also a popular option.

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OTHER INFORMATION FINANCE

IT & COMPUTING SERVICES

We are eager to help you as much as we can on financial matters. Advice is available before you apply and while you are studying from the Student Services Centre and the Students’ Union Advice and Representation Centre. www.bangor.ac.uk/studentfinance

There are wireless network areas in libraries and other areas across the campus so you can access the internet from your laptop. The University also has over 1,150 PCs for student use.

These are located within Bangor Business School (and other schools and departments), in the University library, and in a number of dedicated computer rooms in various locations around the University campus. Laser printing is available from all of our computer rooms. You can use a wide range of specialist software and educational technology, including the Blackboard online learning environment with course notes, discussion boards, announcement pages and much more. www.bangor.ac.uk/itservices THE STUDENTS’ UNION

LIBRARY SERVICES The University’s Library Services provides library, archives, records management and reprographics facilities and services.

Experienced staff are available to help you get the best out of our resources during your study at Bangor. Our aim is to make sure you have easy access to the material you need for your day-to-day work.

We have an extensive collection of books and journals. Many journals are available online in full-text format. We also have databases, DVDs and CDs (with listening and viewing facilities); micro material; and a wonderful manuscript collection. From our web-based catalogue, you can not only find out about the library’s stock, but also access e-books, e-journals, past exam papers, subject guides and other learning resources. You can make use of these electronic resources from any computer with an internet connection. www.bangor.ac.uk/library

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The Students’ Union exists to promote your interests and welfare and to provide a channel of communication between you and the University. Being part of your Union is free, and gives you access to a wide range of services and discounts.

The Union runs a welfare advice centre where students’ problems are dealt with in confidence.

During the day, there’s a busy welcoming atmosphere to the Students’ Union building. The bars, cafes and coffee bar are all good places to eat, drink, or just sit and chat. But it’s at night the Students’ Union comes alive, offering top-class entertainment most nights of the week.

The Students’ Union also organises one of the biggest nights of the year – the annual Summer Ball, when the entertainment and end-of-academic year celebrations continue well into the next day. www.undeb.bangor.ac.uk

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FroM BAngor to BruSSelS Students from Bangor Business School and Bangor Law School united for an eyeopening study trip to the institutions of the European Union and the Council of Europe, sponsored

by Jill Evans MEP. Starting off in Brussels, the students were welcomed to the Council of Ministers, the European Commission, the EU Committee of the Regions and the Economic and Social Committee before moving on to Luxembourg, home of the European Court of Justice. Next on the itinerary was the European Parliament in Strasbourg, where students also visited the European Court of Human Rights and the Palace of Europe, followed by a memorable final night in Paris.

Led by Brian Jones, Lecturer in Strategic Management and Public Administration at the Business School and Evelyne Schmid, Lecturer in International and European Law at the Law School, the trip was intended to provide students with a better understanding of the roles of the various institutions of the European Union and how they interact with key institutions and domestic law in the UK. It was also an opportunity for students from both schools to get to know one another and to see firsthand how the disciplines of law and business influence each other.

The European Union field trip is offered annually to undergraduate students taking the ‘Britain and the EU’ (Business) and ‘European Union Law’ (Law) modules.

SPORTS FACILITIES If you are already interested in outdoor pursuits, you will be spoilt for choice by the full range of opportunities available right on your doorstep, from climbing and hill walking to paragliding and watersports.

Even if you’re not that energetic, you can enjoy the North Wales scenery at a more leisurely pace.

We are sure you will be thrilled with the excellent sports and physical recreation facilities we have to offer. Maes Glas, our main sports and recreation centre, is situated next to the main student residential site. It has two main sports halls, three well equipped rooms for cardiovascular exercise and weights training, a gymnasium, a climbing wall with varying ascents, a bouldering wall, and four squash courts.

Outdoors, we have grass pitches for football and rugby, all in sites of scenic beauty, a new synthetic pitch for hockey and training, and a modern athletics track and field sports facility (shared with the municipal council). Nearby there is yet another sports hall and two gymnasiums which are used in the evenings and weekends by the Athletics Union clubs for training and group activities. www.bangor.ac.uk/studentlife/sporting

STUDENT SUPPORT, HEALTH AND WELFARE We want you to enjoy your time at Bangor.

We appreciate that at some time you might need support to help you overcome personal difficulties which might arise.

Within Bangor Business School, a Personal Tutor will be allocated to you in order to address any difficulties that might arise in relation to the course. Bangor Business School follows an ‘open door’ policy whereby students are able to seek advice on academic as well as pastoral matters from any of the School’s staff, whenever required.

Elsewhere, the Student Services Centre and Students’ Union offer a free and confidential counselling service on an appointment or ‘walk in’ basis.

Representation, personal support and advice on a variety of problems is available through the Students’ Union Advice and Representation Centre.

Health care is available via daily surgeries where no appointment is required (you will need to register with a local doctor).

We also have a nurse who can see you on a ‘drop in’ basis and who makes visits to students in their accommodation when necessary. There is a confidential Nightline support service run by students for students.

Our Chaplains provide support for all members of the University, regardless of their religious beliefs. As well as many Christian churches, there is a mosque located in Bangor High Street, within easy walking distance of the University buildings and accommodation. www.bangor.ac.uk/studentservices

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