Curriculum Information

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QAA Benchmarks

Educational Aim

Learning Outcomes

Course Structure

Level 0 Modules

Level 3 Modules

Level 4 Modules

Level 5 Modules

Level 6 Modules

Teaching and Assessment

Learning and Teaching Methods

Employer Engagement

Guest Speakers
A range of business and service sector speakers are invited in to share their experiences of the hospitality sector and broader business areas.
Volunteering
Volunteering opportunities are available for all students. Through the Business Clinic students can take the voluntary role of ‘trainee analysts’ working with a range of external partners. Events pathway students (and others) can work with a range of third sector providers to support fundraising and volunteering opportunities.
Work Placements
A sandwich route is available for all students and can include 40 weeks employment or study abroad.
Work-based Learning
There are 2 x 20 credit work-based learning modules at level 5.
Sandwich Years
Sandwich or study year abroad opportunities are provided to all students. Support is provided through the course team, the USW Placement Team and Careers Service for sandwich years. Study abroad is supported through the course team and the Student Exchange Co-ordinators.

Means of Assessment

Students will have a range of summative assessments, which include essays, reports, poster presentations, individual and group presentations and reflective porfolios on their WBL experiences. They also have formative assessments (not graded) to support their academic development.

Learning Support

In their first year, students will enjoy a comprehensive induction programme at the start of the course. This will be delivered in two parts. The first week of induction will be at University of South Wales’s Newport City campus. Induction content will introduce all aspects of student life such as VLE training, pastoral care and wider University services. In addition, students will go through a tailor made induction programme at Celtic Manor Resort – this will include a tour of the property, meeting with the team, introduction to rules and regulations and health and safety training. Students will also benefit from departmental level inductions where they will be working / training. Typically, students will learn about company policies and their specific roles and will have the opportunity to meet with their mentors and leadership team. In addition, they will also receive additional inputs into food safety, COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), health and safety and emergency procedures.

Course Exit Points

Progression Route

MBA Global MBA MSc Management MSc Project Management Plus a range of more specialist masters in procurement, logistics, marketing and human resource management.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the course is typically through the following qualifications:

The most up to date entry requirements for the School’s undergraduate degrees courses can be found on the course page of the University website: www.southwales.ac.uk/courses/ba-hons-business-management/.
The entry criteria below shows the qualification range within which the University will make offers. Most offers made at the higher end, but we do consider all aspects of an application. Combinations of qualifications are acceptable and other qualifications not listed here may also be acceptable.
1. Typical A-Level offer is BCC - CDD (this is equivalent to 104-80 UCAS tariff points).
2. Typical Welsh BACC offer: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C/D in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BC - CD at A Level (this is equivalent to 104-80 UCAS tariff points).
3. Typical BTEC Offer: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit - Merit Merit Pass (this is equivalent to 112-80 UCAS tariff points).
4. Typical IB Offer: Pass the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points from Higher Levels.
5. Typical Access to HE Offer: Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points.
Additional requirements include GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances
For international students, information can be found on the university’s website: http://international.southwales.ac.uk/apply/international/ucas-direct. Ingeneral international applicants will need to have achieved an overall IELTS grade of 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component.

Inclusive Curriculum Statement

The University of South Wales operates a policy of inclusive learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to fulfil their educational potential. Course teams will have considered ways of designing out any potentially disadvantageous element of courses during the course design process. However some specific needs may remain, details about how to apply to have your needs assessed can be found at: http://unilife.southwales.ac.uk/pages/3040-disability-and-dyslexia-service/

Addendum for Delivery at a Partner Institution

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