Curriculum Information

Document Version

QAA Benchmarks

Educational Aim

Learning Outcomes

Course Structure

Level 4 Modules

Level 5 Modules

Level 6 Modules

Teaching and Assessment

Learning and Teaching Methods

Employer Engagement

Visiting Speakers
CIPS engagement will be provided in induction, outlining the benefits of membership and the future of the logistics, procurement and supply chain sectors. A range of industry speakers are included to enhance the student experience.

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.

Fieldtrips
Visits to relevant organisations are arranged where they add value to the themes studied within the course so enabling students to apply theory to real world examples

Work Placements
A sandwich route is available for all students and can include 40 weeks employment in the UK or abroad.

Work-based Learning
This is provided by the sandwich opportunity.

Sandwich Years
Sandwich opportunities are provided to all students. Support is provided through the course team, the USW Placement Team and Careers Service for sandwich years.

Means of Assessment

Learning Support

Induction
Students will enjoy a comprehensive induction programme at the start of the course. The first week of induction will be at the University of South Wales’s Treforest campus. Induction content will introduce all aspects of student life such as VLE training, pastoral care and wider University services, alongside events to build course identity. Week two of induction will take the form of an immersive enterprise activity, Ignite.
Level 5 induction will focus on raising students’ aspirations and reinforce expectations around professional practice and employability development. The immersive learning weeks will focus on preparing students for their work-based learning, which will include simulated activities around the graduate recruitment and selection process.
Level 6 induction will focus strongly on future career aspirations and planning, with the immersive learning focusing on intensive research skills to support the final year project.

Personal tutor
At each level students are supported by a Personal Academic Coach, an academic member of staff who will have access to information on the performance and profile of the student, allowing them to effectively support students' personal and academic development. This is an academic role and where students have problems of a personal nature (health, wellbeing, financial, etc) they can be referred to the appropriate University Support Services.

Office hours
This information will be provided to students at induction. In addition, students will be advised about where they can find help outside of normal working hours in case of an emergency.

Tutorials
CAS sessions will incorporate tutorial activity for targeted academic and employability skills development support.

Seminars
As can be seen in the learning and teaching section, seminars will be used as a pedagogical device. This will allow contextualisation and application of theoretical concepts explored throughout the module.

Formative Assessment
The use of seminars will allow formative assessment to be embedded in the course. Additionally, the use of online learning will encourage students to engage with formative assessment.

Progress meetings
PAC tutors will provide three progress meetings per year. All student progress will be formally reviewed in January subsequent to completion of the first 60 credits of study.

Research Supervision
Project supervision will be allocated, where possible in line with students’ chosen area of specialism during the final year 40 credit module.

Online Resources
All module content will be made available on UniLearn (VLE Blackboard). Additional online academic support will be provided as part of the CAS provision. All modules make use of UniLearn for web-enhanced delivery to at least the recommended minimum standard and for communications with students.
Additional support is provided through the Student Development and Study Skills Service who have self-directed online materials and tutorials.

Advice Centres
There is a Student Advice Zone located at the Treforest Campus and also provision for online support. They provide confidential guidance and advice to students on all aspects of their university experience and are integrated to make direct referrals University Professional and Support Services.
Further information on their services and availability can be found here:
Advice Zone Online
Advice Zones

DDS Service
As per QAA subject benchmarks, the University will ensure that the curriculum and learning opportunities are inclusive and therefore reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate needs of students with disabilities.
Students requiring support for their studies are assessed by the Student Services Team and individual Learning Support Plans are put in place. For more information see:
Disability Service
Dyslexia

IT/Library
Module resources and texts are where possible available electronically and any core texts for the course are stocked at the Treforest library.
There is a dedicated Business School Librarian who guest delivers, within modules, appropriate training to students. This includes demonstrations and workshops for example on how to use USW FindIt, identifying sources of quality information, etc. The Librarian also offers students’ one-to-one or small group bespoke support.
For more information see: Library Services at the University of South Wales.
There are computer labs with open access on both campuses, ensuring students have access to PCs. WiFi is also available across both campuses and students can loan laptops for independent-study.
Information on IT facilities and support can be found here:
IT, Media and Technical Services

Course Exit Points

Progression Route

MSc Strategic Procurement ManagementMSc International Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementMBAMSc Project 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.

Typical A-Level offer is BCC - CDD (this is equivalent to 104-80 UCAS tariff points).
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).
Typical BTEC Offer: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit - Merit Merit Pass (this is equivalent to 112-80 UCAS tariff points).
Typical IB Offer: Pass the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points from Higher Levels.
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. In general international applicants will need to have achieved an overall IELTS grade of 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component.

(Please note professional accreditation is not available to direct entrant student entering level five or level 6)

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

N/A