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Management with Human Resource Management What and when: course overview …and course detail

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Management with Marketing What and when: course overview …and course detail

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International Business Management What and when: course overview …and course detail

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Placements Scholarships

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How will I be taught?

Key facts What next?

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Choosing a course isn’t straightforward.

There’s lots of detail you need to know. Where will I study?

What topics are covered?

How will I be assessed?

You also want to gain a ‘feel’ for things – directly from some current students and graduates.

In this brochure we’ve combined hard facts about the degree with real views of students and graduates. We have also kept things short and clear, so you don’t get more information than you need.

Our aim is to give you a quick, genuine and useful insight into our courses. If there’s anything more you’d like to know, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

ManaGeMent BA (Hons) UCAS N201

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this course has a clear purpose. You’ll graduate ready and able to succeed in global business.

It gives you a thorough knowledge and understanding of the nature and context of business, the principal management functions and the skills required for effective management in organisations.

Flexible later years enable you to tailor study to your own interests and career aspirations, choosing from a comprehensive range of subjects. career options This is a broad-based course. It equips you for a managerial career in industry or the public sector.

In addition the modules you chose in later years can widen opportunities for more specialist managerial positions.

Potential roles

Glenn Buchan

> Management Consultants are professional advisors, often contracted to assess how effective a company’s management team is, and suggest improvements

Ba (hons) management

> Marketing Executives/ Managers are responsible for activities that aim to boost sales and increase awareness, such as direct marketing, PR, branding and advertising > Human Resources Managers are responsible for an organisation’s ‘people’ policies and practices, such as recruitment, training, discipline and benefits

… has just completed his third year placement – “a really positive and exciting experience.” He highlights some of the opportunities and benefits of the course. “During my first two years I was a student representative, reached the IBM Business Challenge semi finals, worked as an Intern for the Scottish Institute for Enterprise and secured summer placements thanks to continuing University support. I even started my own marketing company: the modules gave me the knowledge and inspiration, and staff helped turn it into a profitable business. I don’t think I could have achieved the same elsewhere, and I thoroughly recommend RGU.”

“The opportunities really set ABS apart from its competitors. They’ve helped improve my CV and developed me professionally.

It’s easy to see why ABS has some of the best graduate employment rates in the UK.”

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management BA (Hons) UCAS N201

what & when: COURSE overview…

YEAR 1

Every student on the Management Programme studies the same modules in year 1.

This ensures you have the necessary foundation before more advanced study. It also gives you a chance to move courses within the Management Programme, if you decide you want to.

You will be introduced to the key business functions of: >> >> >> >>

Marketing Finance Accounting Human Resource Management

You also learn about International Management, Management Concepts, Business Strategy, Economics, and Business Ethics.

As well as studying the subjects, you develop the intellectual and practical skills you’ll need throughout your degree – and future career as we help and support you to develop your professional competency.

YEAR 2 You continue to develop essential skills throughout each module, and within further professional development activities in years 2 and 3.

In semester 1 of year 2, you choose whether to: >> continue your studies here >> spend a semester on an approved course at one of our Partner Universities in Europe, the USA or Canada If you choose to study abroad, you’ll be taught and assessed in English, but will also have the opportunity to learn the local language where applicable.

If you stay at ABS, you: >> Learn about planning, organising and controlling the activities that produce the goods or services of an organisation in our Operations Management module >> Build your business creativity as you explore how to generate and develop viable business ideas in our Business Ideas and Opportunities module >> Learn about the factors that influence the behaviour and motivation of people in the workplace in our Organisational Behaviour module

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>> Develop an understanding of the financial world affecting business via our Personal and Business Finance module which includes an introduction to the Stock Exchange

YEAR 3 All students return to ABS for semester 2 of year 2, to study subjects including:

For many students, the industrial placement in year 3 is a highlight of their course.

>> Business Law, where you learn about the legislation and precedent governing business activities

The placement is an exciting and challenging time. It’s an opportunity to consolidate and apply the learning you gained in years 1 and 2, and to acquire real-world business experience that further develops essential professional skills and business acumen.

>> Business Creation and Growth, where you will explore the challenges and opportunities of starting your own business >> Consumer Behaviour, where you study the decision-making process of consumers and consumer trends to learn how to develop effective marketing strategies >> Business Economics, where you delve deeper into the field of economics as you develop the skills required to understand and analyse key business economic issues in this module If you plan to take up a placement in year 3, then during this semester our dedicated Placement OfďŹ ce supports you in securing a suitable placement.

During your placement you can expect to work in the UK or abroad, and report to a manager who will assess your performance on a regular basis.

You also continue with academic study via:

YEAR 4

Year 4 is the pinnacle of your course.

You study core modules in Business Strategy, Corporate Ethics and Quality Management, and undertake a signiďŹ cant piece of independent research in the form of a thesis. For this, you receive guidance and support from a dedicated thesis supervisor.

You also get to choose from a range of optional modules. These can either extend your knowledge from earlier years, or cover a new and specialised area of business and management such as Project Management, Entrepreneurial Studies, Quality Management, Digital Marketing or Leadership.

>> A distance-learning module in Health and Safety delivered via our online campus >> A distance-learning module in Research Methods delivered via our online campus >> Completing placementrelated reports As an alternative to the placement, you can choose either to: >> stay at ABS for a third year of academic study, or >> study abroad for a year at one of our Partner Universities in Europe, the USA or Canada on an approved course

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management BA (Hons) UCAS N201

…& COURSe detail YeaR 1

Please note that the course structure is reviewed each year and may be subject to change.

Semester one > > > >

Business Ethics Management Concepts Marketing The Financial Environment Semester Two

> International Management > Introductory Economics > Introduction to Management Accounting > People Management If you left now, you’d have…

Certificate of Higher Education Management

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YeaR 2 Semester one > > > >

Business Ideas and Opportunities Operations Management Organisational Behaviour Personal and Business Finance

or study abroad at an overseas university Semester Two > > > >

Business Creation and Growth Business Economics Business Law Consumer Behaviour If you left now, you’d have…

Diploma of Higher Education Management

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Placement route

Direct Entry route

Semester one

Semester one

> Health and Safety > Placement Semester Two > Placement > Research Methods No exit award at this stage Taught route (continuing students) Semester one > > > >

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Corporate Governance Health and Safety International Business Personal Selling and Sales Management

or study abroad at an overseas university Semester Two > Managing Projects > New Business Project (30 credits) > Research Methods or study abroad at an overseas university If you left now, you’d have…

BA Management

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Corporate Governance Health and Safety International Business Personal Selling and Sales Management Semester Two

> Managing Projects > New Business Project (30 credits) > Research Methods or study abroad at an overseas university

Semester one > Thesis > Business Strategy > Quality Management Plus oNE option: > > > > >

Business Creativity Employment Law for Managers European Economy The Economics of Business International HRM Semester Two

> Thesis > Corporate Ethics Plus TWo options:

If you left now, you’d have…

BA Management

> Collective Employment Law > Cultural Aspects of International Management > Digital Marketing > Logistics Management > Strategic Marketing Management > Employee Relations and Reward > International Marketing > Entrepreneurial Studies > Leadership Only oNE module can be chosen from each section.

If you left now, you’d have…

BA (Hons) Management

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ManaGeMent with hUMan ReSOURCe ManaGeMent BA (Hons) UCAS N2N6

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this course explores the theoretical and practical aspects of human resource management.

The emphasis is firmly on the vital contribution to business success made by the people in an organisation. career options This course equips you for a human resource management or managerial career in industry or the public sector.

You can prepare to be either a Generalist, gaining exposure to a range of HR issues and areas, or a Specialist in a particular area such as recruitment or training.

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> HR Business Partner, developing, advising on, and implementing policies for the effective deployment of an organisation’s human resources > Recruitment Consultant, working to recruit and select the right workforce for a range of organisations > Training & Development Officer, working to identify the training needs of staff within an organisation and subsequently devising strategies and training methods to meet these > HR Consultant, working on a project basis to provide HR solutions to a wide range of organisations

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management with human resource management BA (Hons) UCAS N2N6

what & when: COURSE overview…

YEAR 1

Every student on the Management Programme studies the same modules in year 1.

This ensures you have the necessary foundation before more advanced study. It also gives you a chance to move courses within the Management Programme, if you decide you want to.

You will be introduced to the key business functions of: >> >> >> >>

Marketing Finance Accounting Human Resource Management

You also learn about International Management, Management Concepts, Business Strategy, Economics, and Business Ethics.

As well as studying the subjects, you develop the intellectual and practical skills you’ll need throughout your degree – and future career as we help and support you to develop your professional competency.

YEAR 2 You continue to develop essential skills throughout each module, and within further professional development activities in years 2 and 3.

In semester 1 of year 2, you choose whether to: >> continue your studies here >> spend a semester on an approved course at one of our Partner Universities in Europe, the USA or Canada If you choose to study abroad, you’ll be taught and assessed in English, but will also have the opportunity to learn the local language where applicable.

If you stay at ABS, you: >> Learn about planning, organising and controlling the activities that produce the goods or services of an organisation in our Operations Management module >> Build your business creativity as you explore how to generate and develop viable business ideas in our Business Ideas and Opportunities module >> Learn about the factors that influence the behaviour and motivation of people in the workplace in our Organisational Behaviour module

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>> Develop an understanding of the financial world affecting business via our Personal and Business Finance module which includes an introduction to the Stock Exchange

YEAR 3 All students return to ABS for semester 2 of year 2, during which you:

For many students, the industrial placement in year 3 is a highlight of their course.

>> Delve deeper into the field of HRM, exploring current and topical issues in our Contemporary HRM module

The placement is an exciting and challenging time. It’s an opportunity to consolidate and apply the learning you gained in years 1 and 2, and to acquire real-world business experience that further develops essential professional skills and business acumen.

>> Develop the skills and knowledge necessary to implement and manage change in organisations in our Management of Change module >> Cover aspects of Employment Law such as contracts of employment in Business Law >> Explore the challenges of starting your own business in our Business Creation and Growth module If you plan to take up a placement in year 3, then during this semester our dedicated Placement Office supports you in securing a suitable placement.

During your placement you can expect to work in the UK or abroad, and report to a manager who will assess your performance on a regular basis.

You also continue with academic study via: >> A distance-learning module in Health and Safety delivered via our online campus. >> A distance-learning module in Research Methods delivered via our online campus

YEAR 4

Year 4 is the pinnacle of your course.

You will undertake a significant piece of independent research in the form of a thesis. For this, you receive guidance and support from a dedicated thesis supervisor.

As a Management with HRM student, your thesis will focus on an HRM aspect of your choosing.

You’ll also study key areas central to HRM including: >> >> >> >> >>

Employee Resourcing Employee Reward Employee Development Employee Relations International HRM

Additionally you‘ll develop extensive knowledge of Employment Law. This is an area that graduate employers consistently identify as crucial for a successful career in HRM.

>> Completing placementrelated reports As an alternative to the placement, you can choose either to: >> stay at ABS for a third year of academic study, or >> study abroad for a year at one of our Partner Universities in Europe, the USA or Canada on an approved course

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management with human resource management BA (Hons) UCAS N2N6

…& COURSe detail YeaR 1

Please note that the course structure is reviewed each year and may be subject to change.

YeaR 2

Semester one > > > >

Business Ethics Management Concepts Marketing The Financial Environment Semester Two

> International Management > Introduction to Management Accounting > Introductory Economics > People Management If you left now, you’d have…

Certificate of Higher Education Management

Semester one > > > >

Business Ideas and Opportunities Operations Management Organisational Behaviour Personal and Business Finance

or study abroad at an overseas university Semester Two > Business Creation and Growth > Business Law > Contemporary Human Resource Management > Management of Change If you left now, you’d have…

Diploma of Higher Education Management

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YeaR 3

YeaR 4

Placement route

Direct Entry route

Semester one

Semester one

> Health and Safety > Placement Semester Two

> Corporate Governance > Fundamentals of Employment Law > Health and Safety > PR Strategy and Specialisms

> Placement > Research Methods No exit award at this stage Taught route (continuing students) Semester one > Corporate Governance > Fundamentals of Employment Law > Health and Safety > PR Strategy and Specialisms

Semester one > Thesis > Employee Resourcing and Development > Employment Law for Managers > International Human Resource Management Semester Two

Semester Two > > > >

Contemporary Human Resource Management of Change Managing Projects Research Methods

or study abroad at an overseas university If you left now, you’d have…

> > > >

Thesis Collective Employment Law Employee Relations and Reward Leadership If you left now, you’d have…

BA (Hons) Management with Human resource Management

BA Management with Human resource Management

or study abroad at an overseas university Semester Two > Managing Projects > New Business Project (30 credits) > Research Methods or study abroad at an overseas university If you left now, you’d have…

BA Management with Human resource Management

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ManaGeMent with MaRKetinG BA (Hons) UCAS N2N5

PROSPeCtS:

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“The teaching staff at The Robert Gordon University are all extremely supportive and go out of their way to help students in any way they can.”

marketing is an exciting and dynamic aspect of business.

This stimulating course explores both the theoretical and practical aspects of marketing products and services.

Throughout, we focus firmly on the ultimate consumer – and in so doing, reflect the way marketing operates in real life. career options This course equips you for a marketing or managerial career in industry or the public sector.

There are also specialist careers in direct marketing and market research, plus advertising, promotion and PR.

Rachel hunter Ba (hons) management with marketing

“At school I spent a lot of time reading prospectuses and attending university open days across the UK. After reading about and visiting RGU, I found the high graduate employment rate, the great placement opportunities and the structure of the course itself extremely appealing. Now having completed my degree, I would highly recommend Aberdeen Business School to anyone wishing to pursue a career in the business world.

Potential roles > Marketing Executive, developing product brands through marketing and promotional campaigns The wide variety of modules gives students an opportunity to expand their knowledge in many areas of management. Each module is delivered through lectures and tutorials which really do encourage interaction, which can be very enjoyable – the majority of lecturers even have a sense of humour!”

> Advertising Account Executive, working for an advertising agency, acting as a link between the agency and its clients, and co-ordinating campaigns > PR Co-ordinator, working to establish and maintain a company’s public profile through managing their media relations

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management with marketing BA (Hons) UCAS N2N5

what & when: COURSE overview…

YEAR 1

Every student on the Management Programme studies the same modules in year 1.

This ensures you have the necessary foundation before more advanced study. It also gives you a chance to move courses within the Management Programme, if you decide you want to.

You will be introduced to the key business functions of: >> >> >> >>

Marketing Finance Accounting Human Resource Management

You also learn about International Management, Management Concepts, Business Strategy, Economics, and Business Ethics.

As well as studying the subjects, you develop the intellectual and practical skills you’ll need throughout your degree – and future career as we help and support you to develop your professional competency.

YEAR 2 You continue to develop essential skills throughout each module, and within further professional development activities in years 2 and 3.

In semester 1 of year 2, you choose whether to: >> continue your studies here >> spend a semester on an approved course at one of our Partner Universities in Europe, the USA or Canada If you choose to study abroad, you’ll be taught and assessed in English, but will also have the opportunity to learn the local language where applicable If you stay at ABS, you: >> Build your business creativity as you explore how to generate and develop viable business ideas in our Business Ideas and Opportunities module >> Study the role, function and structure of the advertising industry in our Advertising Communication module >> Learn about the factors that influence the behaviour and motivation of people in the workplace in our Organisational Behaviour module

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>> Develop an understanding of the financial world affecting business via our Personal and Business Finance module which includes an introduction to the Stock Exchange

YeaR 3 All students return to ABS for semester 2 of year 2, during which you:

For many students, the industrial placement in year 3 is a highlight of their course.

> Delve into the field of corporate and public relations, learning the related concepts, principles, processes and techniques in our Public Relations module

The placement is an exciting and challenging time. It’s an opportunity to consolidate and apply the learning you gained in years 1 and 2, and to acquire real-world business experience that further develops essential professional skills and business acumen.

> Study the decision-making process of consumers and consumer trends to learn how to develop effective marketing strategies in our Consumer Behaviour module > Explore the challenges of starting your own business in our Business Creation and Growth module > Learn about the legislation and precedent governing business activities in our Business Law module If you plan to take up a placement in year 3, then during this semester our dedicated Placement Office supports you in securing a suitable placement.

During your placement you can expect to work in a real job, either in the UK or abroad, and report to a manager who will assess your performance on a regular basis.

YeaR 4

Year 4 is the pinnacle of your course.

You will undertake a significant piece of independent research in the form of a thesis. For this, you receive guidance and support from a dedicated thesis supervisor.

As a Management with Marketing student, your thesis will focus on a marketing aspect of your choosing.

You will also get to study a range of core modules such as Consumer Psychology, Market Research, International Marketing, Strategic Marketing Management and Digital Marketing.

You also continue with academic study via: > A distance-learning module in Health and Safety delivered via our online campus > A distance-learning module in Research Methods, delivered via our online campus > Completing placementrelated reports As an alternative to the placement, you can choose either to: > stay at ABS for a third year of academic study, or > study abroad for a year at one of our Partner Universities in Europe, the USA or Canada on an approved course

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management with marketing BA (Hons) UCAS N2N5

…& COURSe detail YeaR 1

Please note that the course structure is reviewed each year and may be subject to change.

Semester one > > > >

Business Ethics Management Concepts Marketing The Financial Environment Semester Two

> International Management > Introduction to Management Accounting > Introductory Economics > People Management If you left now, you’d have…

Certificate of Higher Education Management

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YeaR 2 Semester one > > > >

Advertising Communication Business Ideas and Opportunities Organisational Behaviour Personal and Business Finance

or study abroad at an overseas university Semester Two > > > >

Business Creation and Growth Business Law Consumer Behaviour Public Relations If you left now, you’d have…

Diploma of Higher Education Management

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

Placement Route

Direct Entry Route

Semester One

Semester One

>> Health and Safety >> Placement Semester Two >> Placement >> Research Methods No exit award at this stage Taught Route (continuing students) Semester One >> >> >> >>

Events Management Health and Safety Organisational Marketing Personal Selling and Sales Management

>> >> >> >>

Events Management Health and Safety Organisational Marketing PR Strategy and Specialisms

Semester Two >> Consumer Behaviour >> New Business Project (30 credits) >> Research Methods If you left now, you’d have…

BA Management with Marketing

Semester One >> Thesis >> Applied Consumer Psychology >> Appraisal of Current Market Research Plus ONE option >> Business Creativity >> Business Strategy Semester Two >> >> >> >>

Thesis Digital Marketing International Marketing Strategic Marketing Management

If you left now, you’d have…

BA (Hons) Management with Marketing

Semester Two >> Management of Innovation >> New Business Project (30 credits) >> Research Methods If you left now, you’d have…

BA Management with Marketing

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inteRnatiOnaL BUSineSS ManaGeMent BA (Hons) UCAS N120

PROSPeCtS:

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Jeffrey ankoma appiah internationaL Business management

“My experience here has been great! I got a wonderful grasp of university life by interacting with a wide range of individuals from various countries. My initial fears were linked to the adjustment phase I would have to go through as an international student but I was impressed with the quality and wide array of services available. RGU rocks!

I would highly recommend every international student contemplating to study abroad to consider this university.

“My experience as an International Business Management student at RGU has had a key role in helping me to shape a holistic view of the contemporary global business environment. The teaching approach is great and the School really aims to create a new batch of professionals through a hands on approach. Indeed, the time I have spent here has been so pleasant, I have decided to stay at RGU and do a Masters in International Business.”

Potential roles > Business Analysts examine an organisation (particularly its interfaces with IT and external service providers), identifying problems and suggesting solutions > Investment Bankers specialise in corporate finance mergers and acquisitions; trading of securities and commodities; and analysing stock movements > Supply Chain Managers organise everything a business needs to do in order to efficiently identify, acquire and distribute goods and information

the business world is increasingly just that – a world. internationally aware and well rounded managers have never been more vital, or more sought after by employers.

This course can put you at the forefront of the international business world. It contains a unique blend of modules: all of which will contribute to your understanding of the global business environment and equip you with the skills required to succeed within it.

And it also contains a superb opportunity to study abroad as part of your degree. career options This course equips you for a managerial career, either abroad, or in a company that operates internationally.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS management BA (Hons) UCAS N120

what & when: COURSE overview…

YEAR 1

Every student on the Management Programme studies the same modules in year 1.

This ensures you have the necessary foundation before more advanced study. It also gives you a chance to move courses within the Management Programme, if you decide you want to.

You will be introduced to the key business functions of: >> >> >> >>

Marketing Finance Accounting Human Resource Management

You also learn about International Management, Management Concepts, Business Strategy, Economics, and Business Ethics.

As well as studying the subjects, you develop the intellectual and practical skills you’ll need throughout your degree – and future career as we help and support you to develop your professional competency.

YEAR 2 You continue to develop essential skills throughout each module, and within further professional development activities in years 2 and 3.

In semester 1 of year 2, you choose whether to: >> continue your studies here >> spend a semester on an approved course at one of our Partner Universities in Europe, the USA or Canada On this course, students must study abroad at one point in their studies.

When you study abroad, you’ll be taught and assessed in English, but also have the opportunity to learn the local language where applicable.

If you stay at ABS, you: >> Build your business creativity as you explore how to generate and develop viable business ideas in our Business Ideas and Opportunities module >> Learn about the factors that influence the behaviour and motivation of people in the workplace in our Organisational Behaviour module >> Study Personal and Business Finance, which includes an introduction to the Stock Exchange > Develop your understanding of the context and environment of international business, plus its strategies and operations in the International Business module

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YeaR 4

YeaR 3 All students return to ABS for semester 2 of year 2, during which you will:

For many students, the industrial placement in year 3 is a highlight of their course.

> Delve deeper into the field of economics, as you develop the skills required to understand and analyse key business economic issues in our Business Economics module

The placement is an exciting and challenging time. It’s an opportunity to consolidate and apply the learning you gained in years 1 and 2, and to acquire real-world business experience that further develops essential professional skills and business acumen.

> Study the decision-making process of consumers and consumer trends to learn how to develop effective marketing strategies in our Consumer Behaviour module > Learn of the legislation and precedent governing business activities in our Business Law module

During your placement you can expect to work in a real job, either in the UK or abroad, and report to a manager who will assess your performance on a regular basis.

You also continue with academic study via:

> Explore the challenges of starting your own business in our Business Creation and Growth module

> A distance-learning module in Health and Safety delivered via our online campus

If you plan to take up a placement in year 3, then during this semester our dedicated Placement Office supports you in securing a suitable placement.

> A distance-learning module in Research Methods, delivered via our online campus

Year 4 is the pinnacle of your course.

You study a core module in Business Strategy, and undertake a significant piece of independent research in the form of a thesis. For this, you receive guidance and support from a dedicated thesis supervisor.

As an International Business Management student your thesis will focus on an international business aspect of your choosing.

You’ll also study key areas central to International Business Management including: > > > >

Business Strategy International HRM International Organisations Cultural Aspects of International Management > International Marketing or Logistics Management > International Trade Law or The Economics of International Business

> Completing placementrelated reports As an alternative to the placement, you can choose either to: > stay at ABS for a third year of academic study, or > study abroad for a year at one of our Partner Universities in Europe, the USA or Canada on an approved course

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS management BA (Hons) UCAS N120

…& COURSE detail YEAR 1

Please note that the course structure is reviewed each year and may be subject to change.

Semester One >> >> >> >>

Business Ethics Management Concepts Marketing The Financial Environment

Semester Two >> International Management >> Introduction to Management Accounting >> Introductory Economics >> People Management

YEAR 2 Semester One >> >> >> >>

Business Ideas and Opportunities International Business Organisational Behaviour Personal and Business Finance

Or study abroad at an overseas university Semester Two >> >> >> >>

Business Creation and Growth Business Economics Business Law Consumer Behaviour

If you left now, you’d have…

Certificate of Higher Education Management

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If you left now, you’d have…

Diploma of Higher Education Management

YeaR 3

YeaR 4

Placement route

Taught route (continuing students)

Semester one

Direct Entry route

> Management in Practice > Placement > Research Methods Semester Two > Management in Practice > Placement > Research Methods No exit award at this stage

Semester one > > > >

Corporate Governance Health and Safety International Trading IT for Managers

or study abroad at an overseas university Semester Two > > > >

Business Creativity Management of Change Managing Projects Research Methods

or study abroad at an overseas university If you left now, you’d have…

BA International Business Management

Semester one > Thesis > Business Strategy > International Human Resource Management > International Organisations Semester Two > Thesis > Cultural Aspects of International Management Plus TWo options > International Marketing > Logistics Management > International Trade Law > The Economics of International Business Only oNE module can be chosen from each section.

If you left now, you’d have…

BA (Hons) International Business Management

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PLaC eMen t S:

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allison Foreman Ba (hons) management with human resource management

... highlights the year-long placement as vital. “The skills you learn here will be invaluable in your future career, and it will enable you to create a network of friends and colleagues that will help you in many ways – for thesis research, a future reference or perhaps as work colleagues upon graduation. It’s never too late to learn, and ABS definitely welcomes students of all ages.”

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PLACEMENT

Nothing beats real experience. It brings your studies to life, tests your understanding of topics and helps you get an idea of what you might like to do after graduating.

Plus it’s a great thing to have on your CV! If you enter any of the courses within our Management Programme in year 1 or 2, you can undertake a 48-week, paid placement during your third year.

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How do I find my placement?

Our Placement Office arranges opportunities with a wide range of employers, who then advertise the position using the University’s internal IT system.

You choose which placement opportunities to apply for, and employers decide who to interview and subsequently employ.

Our placements are very popular, and the competitive nature of securing one mirrors the real world – with the key difference being that our Placement Office will support, coach and advise you every step of the way.

How will I know how I’m doing on placement?

The employer will assess you, and you’ll be supported by an academic member of staff. They make several visits to monitor your progress throughout the year.

Can it help beyond my degree?

Absolutely.

Also, some students are offered the option to return to their placement employer after graduation.

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tYPiCaL PLaCeMent OPPORtUnitieS BA (Hons) Management > Junior Contracts Analyst > Administration Assistant > Business Development Administrator > Procurement Assistant > Business Analyst > Commercial Assistant > Operations Assistant BA (Hons) Management with Human Resource Management > > > > > >

HR Administrator Training Coordinator Trainee Recruitment Consultant Personnel Logistics Coordinator Assistant HR Advisor HR Assistant

BA (Hons) Management with Marketing > > > > > >

PR Assistant Account Executive Events Assistant Marketing Assistant Marketing Coordinator Marketing and Communication Assistant > Database Marketer BA (Hons) International Business Management > > > > > >

International Trade Specialist International Economist Import Compliance Specialist Research Analyst Assistant Economist Financial Analyst

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PLaCeMentS:

SUCCeSS iS the RewaRD

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Dorota Rubis Ba (hons) management with hrm

“I completed my placement at FirstGroup as HR Assistant supporting the CSR department with projects. The experience really boosted my confidence and if I had the chance to repeat the year again I would not change anything. The best thing about my placement was that every day was different. I worked on a number of projects, so I never got bored. Everything was so exciting! I also had an opportunity to travel around the UK, which was great.

And employers value placements too... “For six years, we’ve had an RGU placement student. Every year, the team has been refreshed and impressed, with each intake bringing new ideas and enthusiasm.”

“I am pleased to say that FirstGroup won the Best Student Placement Award last year at the Northern Star Business Awards.”

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S P i h S R ChOLa

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A number of scholarships are available. Some of these include a placement, plus funding during part or all of your course.

Our scholarships aren’t income related, and exist to encourage academic excellence and support career aspirations.

All our sponsoring organisations look for someone who can demonstrate they’re ambitious, have the drive to succeed and have an interest in gaining experience in a leading organisation.

Receiving a scholarship is a sign of achievement, that helps mark you out from the crowd in the eyes of potential employers.

How to apply To be considered for these scholarships, you need to apply via The Development Office, and demonstrate your academic and personal abilities.

Full details: www.rgu.ac.uk/scholarships

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The Talisman Management Scholarship Sponsored by Talisman Energy (UK) Ltd, part of Talisman Energy Inc; a large, independent oil and gas company, based in Calgary, Canada. In the UK, Talisman is the North Sea’s second-largest oil and fourthlargest gas operator, with extensive expertise in reservoir engineering and drilling technology. www.talisman-energy.com Which courses are eligible?

This Scholarship is open to first year students who’ve accepted the offer of a place on any of our four Management Programme degrees.

What’s available? > Up to £11,000 throughout your studies > The chance to apply for a paid industrial placement at Talisman during your studies

Fiona Fuller Business Scholarship Sponsored by Atkins, a multinational engineering and design consultancy, providing expertise to help resolve complex challenges presented by the built and natural environment.

Whether it’s the concept for a new skyscraper, the upgrade of a rail network, the modelling of a flood defence system or the improvement of a management process, they plan, design and enable solutions.

Atkins is ranked 61st in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers 2011-12. Established in 1938 with more than 200 permanent offices worldwide and the UK’s largest engineering consultancy, Atkins employs 12,000 people in their offices in the UK. This scholarship is in memory of Fiona Fuller a former student of Robert Gordon University. www.atkinsglobal.co.uk

The KCA Deutag Business Scholarship Which courses are eligible? >> Management >> Management with Human Resource Management >> Management with Marketing Additional features >> F inancial Support as detailed below >> Salary paid during placement >> Opportunity to receive mentoring from Atkins staff >> Skill & Competency Development >> Invitations for scholars to relevant events What’s available? >> The Fiona Fuller Business Scholarship offers one student an award of £1,000 in their 3rd year and £2,000 in their 4th year.

Sponsored by KCA Deutag Drilling Ltd, the largest platform drilling contractor in the North Sea UK sector, and internationally one of the largest outside the Americas.

A world leader in drilling engineering, drilling facilities engineering, rig design, construction and operation. www.kcadeutag.com Which courses are eligible?

This Scholarship is open to third year students on any of our four Management Programme degrees.

What’s available? >> Year 3: a paid one year placement in Aberdeen >> Year 4: £2,500 plus an excellent year-long mentoring programme >> You’ll also be considered for a place on the company’s Graduate Trainee Scheme

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what could possibly be better than studying at robert gordon university? good question! how about studying here – but also getting a chance to spend some time studying abroad!

Going abroad to study or work could be one of the most exciting and rewarding aspects of your course. The experience, new friends, a different country, climate, culture and language: these, and many other factors, make it an unforgettable time – wherever you go!

Well that’s entirely possible.

Most undergraduate programmes at Aberdeen Business School include the opportunity for a period of study abroad with one of our carefully chosen international partners – both in Europe and beyond.

Our Study Abroad programmes offer additional educational and cultural experiences – but all as part of your accredited qualification with RGU. Many employers like to have graduates with some international experience, so it’s your chance to enhance your CV and widen your employment opportunities.

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And where you go – will depend on the course you study. Each participating course has its own partner institutions in different countries. Most of the courses have more than one partner institution, so you can choose which institution or country is most suitable for you.

So if we say that you might need a phrase book and sunglasses when you come to Aberdeen, we are being serious!

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A great Scottish location and brilliant career opportunities; Robert Gordon University gives you lots to smile about...

Aberdeen is pretty unique in the UK with its cosmopolitan culture, rich heritage and fantastic scenery. It’s got everything you’d expect from a major city – pubs, clubs, restaurants, cinemas, theatres and art galleries – but there’s lots more than that!

Consistently named “best modern university in the UK” by leading University Guides and “top in the UK for graduate employment” (HESA, 2012), Robert Gordon University is the ideal place to start your career.

What’s more, Aberdeen was recently named the “sunniest city in Scotland” (Bank of Scotland Quality of Life League, 2011). So it’s time to get yourself up north, where things will be good for you too!

Like the miles of beach boulevard – loved by skaters and surfers – and the wild mountains right on the doorstep: Aberdeen is home to three superb ski and snowboarding slopes, plus some of the best hillwalking in Scotland and loads of great places for canoeing, kayaking and sailing!

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How will I be assessed?

Induction week

Each module has weekly lectures and tutorials. Some also involve computer labs, or student-led seminars.

We use several methods, including:

The week before your course begins, you will attend a Course Induction Session. This gives you information essential to your course, and is a chance to meet members of staff and mix with students from your course. You’ll also hear presentations from past and current students about their experiences, and have an opportunity to chat with them.

> Lectures: You’ll be in a lecture theatre, listening and note-taking.

While there are many students at lectures, they’re often interactive sessions, with an opportunity to contribute and ask questions > Tutorials: Usually around 16–18 students, who discuss and analyse prepared work.

A great chance to ask questions and check you understand difficult areas, as well as take part in lively debate and challenging interactive activities > Computer Labs: Usually run by a lecturer or tutor, labs may include a business simulation, or working through an IT package that supports learning in that module > Seminars: Similar to tutorials in number and content, but different in that they’re often student-led.

These can include a presentation by students, and discussions run by students with a tutor’s support

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coursework continuous assessments examinations case study work analysis of empirical research presentations taking part in business simulations group-work

How much work is there?

As a full-time student, you can expect to devote around 35 hours a week to study.

Of this, around 12–14 hours are in the classroom as part of lectures, tutorial or computer lab sessions.

The remaining hours are for private or group study, class preparation, research and writing up notes.

During the first week of your course, you will attend introductory lectures for each module in your first semester. This provides you with an overview of the subject area, and explains the structure, content, delivery and assessment of the module. You also receive further course information during this week. Tutorials begin in week 2.

Enterprise Skills: The Charles P Skene Enterprise Programme Enterprise skills are critical in every 21st century career; they not only boost your employability, but can also be the key to survival when selfemployed. Which is why, at RGU, we now offer all our students real-life experience and tuition in entrepreneurial skills.

The Enterprise Programme introduces all students to enterprise skills through a series of lectures, workshops and master-classes. In addition, it provides access to many other exciting activities including a unique business incubator designed to help students transform embryonic ideas into fully fledged business opportunities.

To find out more visit www.rgu.ac.uk/business-incubator

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KeY FaCtS Alternative qualifications

Study options

Equivalent overseas qualifications and some access programmes will be considered. You may be able to enter year 2 or 3 with a relevant HNC or HND qualification.

Full-time: 3 years – ordinary degree 4 years – honours degree

Degree link programme Entry to year 2 of specified courses within the BA (Hons) Management Programme may be possible if you’ve completed an appropriate HNC at one of our partner FE Colleges.

Similarly, entry to year 3 of specified courses within the BA (Hons) Management Programme may be possible if you’ve completed an appropriate HND at one of our partner FE Colleges.

Placement You can undertake an optional 12 month paid work placement in year 3. International placements are available in all Management courses.

Study Abroad In year 2 or 3, you can take the chance to study with partner institutions in Europe, the USA or Canada as part of the Erasmus Programme. You’ll be taught and assessed in English, and will also receive foreign language tuition where applicable.

Study abroad is a compulsory part of BA (Hons) International Business Management.

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what neXt? The next thing to do is talk to us.

We can answer any questions you may have. Simply call us on 01224 262728 or email UGoďŹƒce@rgu.ac.uk We also provide a range of opportunities for you to visit us – so you can see what we can offer you first hand.

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This course guide is intended as a guide for applicants for courses delivered by Robert Gordon University.

In compiling it the University has taken every care to be as accurate as possible, and the information in this course guide is correct at the time of going to print, but the course guide must be read as subject to change at any time and without notice. The University undertakes to make every reasonable effort to provide the teaching and academic facilities necessary for applicants’ programmes of study. However the University reserves the right, if such action is considered to be necessary, to make variations to fees and/or to vary the content or delivery method of any course at any time. In addition, the University may, at its sole discretion, discontinue or amalgamate any course(s). In these rare cases the University will notify applicants as soon as possible and reasonable steps will be taken to provide a suitable alternative to a discontinued course.

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