Overview
If you would like to undertake and engage in an extensive range of business disciplines, with the opportunity and flexibility to choose a specialism such as business (general) or accounting or marketing, you should apply for MT 550.
Duration: an honours degree can be obtained after 4 years, with the option to leave with a level 7 degree after 3 years (depends on specialisation).
Course Places: Course size: 200 / Class size: 50
Students applying under MT 550 share a common first year, giving students the opportunity to study a wide variety of business modules before deciding which stream they wish to pursue. Having engaged with specialised electives in second year, students then select their preferred degree at the end of year 2. All programme options have a formal work placement, minimum of 15 weeks, which is an integral element of the course.
Students can choose from the following degree programmes:
Bachelor of Business (Level 7)
This business programme provides the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute effectively within a business and management setting and is designed to provide a solid foundation for success in a wide variety of business career options listed hereunder. On successful completion of year 3 of the level 7 Bachelor of Business degree, students have the opportunity to study for an additional 4th year and achieve the level 8 Bachelor of Business (Hons) degree.
Bachelor of Business in Marketing (Level 7)
The marketing programme focuses on the concepts, theory, processes and techniques of marketing necessary to function in a marketing environment, sales or customer service roles with particular emphasis on the skills required within the digital economy. On successful completion of year 2 eligible students will transfer to the Level 7, Bachelor of Business in Marketing degree and students have the opportunity to study for an additional 4th year and achieve the level 8 Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Marketing degree.
Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting (Level 8)
The accounting programme focuses on the specialist education and training necessary to enable graduates to gain employment in an accounting/financial capacity in any business sector. On successful completion of year 2, eligible students will transfer to year 3 of the Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Accounting (Level 8) degree.