BUSINESS, TOURISM AND MANAGEMENT

Business, Management and IT - BA (Hons)

Business Management - HND

Business Management - BA (Hons) Top-up Degree

International Tourism and Events Management - HNC

International Tourism and Events Management - HND

International Tourism and Events Management - BA (Hons)

International Tourism and Events Management: BA (Hons) Top-up Degree

Business, Management and IT - BA (Hons)

Brecon Beacons College

3 Years Full-time

UCAS Code: N122

Course Overview

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This course will provide you with a broad, integrated understanding of key aspects of Business and IT and the changing environment in which businesses operate. You will have the opportunity to develop the subject specific knowledge, personal and professional skills demanded by employers, as well as the entrepreneurialism needed to develop your own business.

Topics covered include marketing, data and web design, leadership, future technologies, IT project management and strategy. A work placement in the second year will provide practical work experience and a dissertation in the final year will develop your research skills.

Entry Requirements

Validated

Typical entry requirements expect applicants to have a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points, five GCSEs (to include English and Maths) at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent qualifications. Applications are considered on their individual merits and we welcome applications from mature students who may be unable to meet the formal entry requirements but can demonstrate the ability to study at this level through personal, professional or other educational experience.

Progression Opportunities

Postgraduate business and IT related taught or research programmes.

Career Prospects

Graduates have prospects in a wide range of business and IT disciplines such as business management, website development, business systems analysis and consumer research.

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Business Management - HND

Neath College

2 Years Full-time

UCAS Code: 091N

3 Years Part-time

Course Overview

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This course is designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge that employers value as well as your understanding of the modern business environment. You will develop skills and knowledge in many areas of business including accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, and human resources. You’ll be part of a community of students and staff, taught in a supportive learning environment that will help prepare you to solve the business problems of the future.

Entry Requirements

Typical entry requirements require applicants to have a minimum of 48 UCAS tariff points, GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent qualifications.

Validated

Applications are considered on their individual merits and we welcome applications from mature students who may be unable to meet the formal entry requirements of the course.

Progression Opportunities

On successful completion of this course, you could progress to the BA (Hons) Business Management top-up degree programme.

Career Prospects

Students graduating from this programme could run their own business or follow career pathways in business management, consultancy, accountancy, consumer research, statistical analysis, human resources, marketing and retail management.

Business Management - BA (Hons): Top-up Degree

Neath College

1 Year Full-time

2 Year Part-time

Course Overview

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Entry Requirements

Validated by

If you have already gained a HND, Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification, this course will allow you to gain a full bachelor’s degree. The course is designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge that employers value and expect business graduates to possess, consolidating your existing knowledge of accounting, strategy, sustainabilty, leadership and project management.

You can tailor your studies to future career aspirations by completing a research project in an area of interest. In addition to subject knowledge, students will gain enhanced skills in digital literacy, data analysis and communication.

Successful completion of a HND or equivalent, ideally in Business or a related discipline, although other subject areas will be considered.

Progression Opportunities

Postgraduate business-related study such as an MBA or a teaching qualification.

Career Prospects

Business Management related roles often come with good pay and promotion opportunities and are important in almost all industry sectors. Students graduating from this programme will enhance their employability by adding to existing qualifications and skills and could follow a wide range of career pathways. This could include human resources management, marketing, accounting, NHS administration and management.

NPTC Group of Colleges has a full franchise partnership with the University of South Wales, enabling us to fully deliver the Business Management BA (Hons) top-up degree at Neath College as validated by the University of South Wales. Students that successfully complete 120 credits will exit with a BA (Hons) Business Management (top-up degree).

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International Tourism and Events Management - HNC

Course Overview

This two-year part-time course will provide you with an insight into managing tourism and business events more effectively. You will attend lectures and tutorial sessions, completing portfolios, presentations, practical work and other coursework as you progress through the course. Topics covered include marketing, organisational behaviour, event operational practices and tourism and event destinations.

Entry Requirements

Typical entry requirements require applicants to have a minimum of 32 UCAS tariff points, three GCSEs (to include English and Maths) at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent qualifications. Applications are considered on their individual merits and we welcome applications from mature students who may be unable to meet the formal entry requirements but can demonstrate the ability to study at this level through personal, professional or other educational experience.

Progression Opportunities

Students successfully completing this programme can progress onto the second year of the International Tourism and Events Management course at the College.

Career Prospects

Students completing this course will have employment prospects in a wide range of tourism and events disciplines, for example: conferencing and events management, tourism and planning consultancy, tour operations, the airline industry, marketing, hospitality, retail, and human resource management.

International Tourism and Events Management - HND

Validated by Neath College

2 Years Full-time UCAS Code: 098N

Course Overview

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Through practical application, independent research and theory lessons, you will develop a broad range of tourism, events and business skills to pursue or progress in a sector with global opportunities and a range of career choices. Topics covered include marketing, international tour operations, event operational practices, practical event management and dark tourism. You will have the opportunity to complete a work placement and an international visit.

Entry Requirements

Typical entry requirements require applicants to have a minimum of 32 UCAS tariff points, three GCSEs (to include English and Maths) at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent qualifications. Applications are considered on their individual merits and we welcome applications from mature students who may be unable to meet the formal entry requirements but can demonstrate the ability to study at this level through personal, professional or other educational experience.

Progression Opportunities

Students successfully completing this programme can progress onto the one-year International Tourism and Events Management BA (Hons) top-up degree at the College.

Career Prospects

Opportunities exist in a wide range of tourism and events management roles, both in the UK and overseas, including conferencing, tourism and planning consultancy, tour operations, the airline industry and setting up your own event company.

Additional Costs

An international visit in year two and travel to and from your work placement.

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International Tourism and Events Management - BA (Hons) Degree

Validated by Neath College

3 Years Full-time UCAS Code: L4T2

Course Overview

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This course is the three-year version of the separate HNC, HND and top-up qualifications for students ready to commit to three years of full-time study. You will develop a broad range of tourism, events and business skills to pursue or progress in a sector with global opportunities and a range of career choices. Topics covered include marketing, international tour operations, event operational practices, strategic event management and dark tourism. You will have the opportunity to complete a work placement and an international visit.

Entry Requirements

Typical entry requirements require applicants to have a minimum of 32 UCAS tariff points, three GCSEs (to include English and Maths) at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent qualifications. Applications are considered on their individual merits and we welcome applications from mature students who may be unable to meet the formal entry requirements but can demonstrate the ability to study at this level through personal, professional or other educational experience.

Progression Opportunities

Postgraduate tourism, business and events-related courses.

Career Prospects

Opportunities exist in a wide range of tourism and events management roles, both in the UK and overseas, including conferencing, tourism and planning consultancy, tour operations, the airline industry and setting up your own event company.

Additional Course Costs

An international visit in year two and travel to and from your work placement.

International Tourism and Events Management: BA (Hons) Top-up Degree

Validated by Neath College

1 Year Full-time

Course Overview

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If you have already gained a HND, Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification, this one-year top-up course will allow you to gain a full bachelor’s degree. You will build on the knowledge and skills developed during your HND, studying topics including international tourism and destination management, development of niche markets and contemporary themes in the sectors.

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of the International Tourism and Events Management HND or equivalent qualification. If you hold a HND or Foundation Degree in another subject area, entry to the course will be determined on a case by case basis.

Progression Opportunities

Postgraduate tourism, business and events-related courses.

Career Prospects

Opportunities exist in a wide range of tourism and events management roles, both in the UK and overseas, including conferencing, tourism and planning consultancy, tour operations, the airline industry and setting up your own event company.