Stage 1: University Foundation

Modules

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• Interactive Learning Skills and Communication*

  Throughout this module you will learn about:

  • Time management
  • Public speaking techniques
  • Listening skills
  • Appropriate language styles
  • Clear writing techniques (plain English, factual and persuasive writing)
  • The importance of writing style
  • How to create appropriate and effective document layouts
  • Professional communication and presentation
  • Examination techniques and skills
  • How to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences
  • How to work effectively as a team member and as an individual
  • How to apply basic research and referencing techniques to formulate reasoned academic opinion so as to avoid plagiarism

  You will be assessed via a variety of methods, including:

  • A research project – referencing a topic and using a variety of techniques and resources
  • An individual presentation
  • Two group presentations
  • A listening assessment
  • A 2-hour closed book exam

• Business Studies*

  You will learn to define what a business is and its functions in relation to the different types of business costs. You will also be introduced to marketing, the marketing mix and product life cycle.

  You will be assessed via a variety of methods, including:

  • A written business plan, and group presentation of the business plan
  • A 1-hour test in class
  • A written marketing research report, and group presentation of the report
  • A 2-hour closed book exam

• Critical Thinking

  You will be introduced to the basic fundamentals of critical thinking. You will learn how to examine and comment on components of an argument, so that you can develop a structured and analytical response.

  You will be assessed via a variety of methods: three 1-hour tests in class, and one 2-hour closed book exam.

• Composition and Style*

  This module will define the core concepts and principles of effective academic writing – including how to argue a position coherently and appropriately, distinguishing between descriptive and analytic writing, and identifying academic systems of researching and referencing.

  You will be assessed via three methods:

  • First draft of essay (1,000 – 1,500 words)
  • Final draft of the essay
  • A 2-hour closed book exam

• Accounting*

  This module will introduce you to basic accounting and finance, as well as accounting definitions, calculations and costings.

  You will be assessed via three methods:

  • A 40-minute closed book exam in class
  • A coursework project
  • A 2-hour closed book exam

• Business Mathematics*

  You will be introduced to basic arithmetic, and the application of mathematics to real life problems in the business and everyday world.

  You will be assessed via two closed book exams: one 90-minute in class, and one 2-hour.

• ICT Skills

  This module will introduce you to the concepts of ICT skills – including applications and reporting mechanisms.

  You will be assessed via a variety of methods, including:

  • Four 20-minute multiple choice tests in class
  • An assignment on key Microsoft Word and Excel skills
  • A 2-hour closed book exam

• Globalisation

  You will explore how the concept of Globalisation has evolved, looking at the economic, political, technological and social forces involved – as well as local/regional beliefs that become global.

  The module also covers economic globalisation, such as the integration of national economies into the international economy via the mechanisms of trade, investment, capital flow, immigration and migration.

  You will be assessed via a variety of methods, including:

  • Two 15-minute oral presentations
  • A 15-minute test in class
  • A 2-hour closed book exam

^*Modules covered in the one-semester variant

Stage 2: First Year Degree

Stage 3: Second Year Degree

Stage 4: Final Year Degree

Birmingham City University Degree Pathways

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