About the course

This career-expanding 22-month course provides a comprehensive understanding of core business areas such as accounting and finance, cross-cultural competencies and brand management, all viewed through the lens of the global marketplace. It additionally focuses on building your data-analysis skills in specialist units designed with non-computing graduates in mind. You apply your knowledge to real-life issues, thanks to our industry collaborations, so you are fully prepared to use data and management skills on the international business stage.

How will you be assessed?

A number of different assessment methods will contribute to your development and will enhance your employability. We consider it essential that comprehensive feedback is provided in due time so it is integrated in your learning process.

When group work is required the marks given will be individual following the University of Bedfordshire's regulatory scheme. In some cases different kinds of assessment may be used in combination making sure however that there are no hidden tasks.

The intensive character of this Course's delivery as it is outlined in its Teaching and Learning philosophy is consistent with the needs of todays world for graduates who accumulate knowledge fast and are able to express the outcome of this process in a way that is meaningful and comprehensive.

After Induction a week of intensive direct contact time followed by your own contribution through individual learning which will take you to your first assessment point. At the end of your six-week block your final assessment will be due. The end-of-unit examinations focus primarily on critical discussion of theory and current practice and provide the reassurance of guaranteed student authorship and a true measure of your own ability and understanding. This will be a demanding but very rewarding experience.

The overall underpinning assessment strategy on this course tests the intended learning outcomes through exposing students to a range of assessment types. The aim is to develop both knowledge and skills to support students' entry to employment as confident managers.

Careers

The course is designed to develop graduates able to operate as effective and efficient managers with a particular set of sought-after skills in data analytics. For those already in employment it can open up the way to fast-track post-graduate progression or a leadership role. Once you've graduated you are likely to progress into management in a range of areas including marketing communications data management and organisational data security. Particular roles might include trading executive product manager business development manager and buyer.

This course also provides an excellent pathway for further studies at MPhil and PhD level.