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This course offers a comprehensive understanding of the
various functions of management and examine the major issues facing governments
across the world, and the policies developed and delivered by governments and
other organisations. The Politics component of this course offers knowledge
about the institutions, processes and concepts of politics as well as general
insight into how these affect society, both in the UK, the European Union and
worldwide. Students will study introductory modules in politics, the European
Union and governance in the first year. At the core of the second year are
modules dealing with the history of political thought, as well as a focus on
British foreign and domestic policy. In the final year, students will write a
politics research dissertation on an agreed topic of their choice. The Business
component will study the theories, principles and underlying concepts of the
main functions of management and develop a strong understanding of business
models and processes. Students will examine how strategic decision-making
within organizations takes place and develop the ability to recognise and
analyse the economic, technical, financial, social and organisational
parameters within which modern managers make decisions.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
This course offers a comprehensive understanding of the
various functions of management and examine the major issues facing governments
across the world, and the policies developed and delivered by governments and
other organisations. The Politics component of this course offers knowledge
about the institutions, processes and concepts of politics as well as general
insight into how these affect society, both in the UK, the European Union and
worldwide. Students will study introductory modules in politics, the European
Union and governance in the first year. At the core of the second year are
modules dealing with the history of political thought, as well as a focus on
British foreign and domestic policy. In the final year, students will write a
politics research dissertation on an agreed topic of their choice. The Business
component will study the theories, principles and underlying concepts of the
main functions of management and develop a strong understanding of business
models and processes. Students will examine how strategic decision-making
within organizations takes place and develop the ability to recognise and
analyse the economic, technical, financial, social and organisational
parameters within which modern managers make decisions.
Admission Requirements
93+
6.5+
63+
+
+
29+
4 Years
Jan-2000
Domestic
29,000 GBP
International
49,300 GBP
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48 monthsProgramme duration
49,300 GBPTuition Fee/year
Business and Management StudiesMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Admission Requirements
Domestic
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