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Completion Awards
Whether you're eager to extend existing knowledge and skills, expand career choices, or even take a total change
of direction in your studies, you will be giving yourself a generous head-start on the career ladder with a range of
business qualifications that are recognised not only in the UK, but across the world.
A Wide Variety of Programmes
Newcastle Business School is particularly experienced at developing completion awards aimed at students like you
with sub-degree qualifications such as a Foundation degree or HND. Most of our completion awards take one year to complete (full time) which means that, just months from entering university, you could be walking away with a recognised business degree.
Students with the appropriate qualifications may also gain entry with advanced standing to our other business degree courses and with such a wide variety available, you're bound to find a programme that matches
your particular goals and ambitions.
Business Administration - Programme Information
This one-year programme has been specifically designed to build on the achievements gained from a Higher National Diploma in Business, Foundation Degree or a comparable qualification, giving students the opportunity to continue studies at degree level.
The syllabus is thorough, balanced and well-rounded, examining those areas of business theory and practice that will prepare you for a variety of different career opportunities. Over the course of a year you will develop skills in Analysis, Critical Thinking, Researching and Writing - key skills that today's employers expect from top-calibre graduate recruits.
The core subjects aim to develop a broad understanding of business while developing a range of business related skills. The dissertation also comprises a major part of the academic study.
Subjects Studied
- Ethics
- Strategic Management and Leadership
- Strategy and Supply Chain Management
- Global Marketing and Advertising
- Culture and Organisations
- Professional Development Project
Coursework and Assessment
The BA (Hons) in Business Administration uses a variety of teaching and learning strategies to encourage and develop independent learning skills. The programme is assessed by a combination of examinations (both open and closed book), course assessments and a dissertation which is completed over the course of the one-year programme.
Careers
Graduates of this programme have gone
on to successful careers in Consultancy, Marketing, Health Management, Human Resource Management and many others including establishing successful small businesses.