BA (Hons) in Management – Year 3 – Top Up L6DB

Credits: 15 ECTS

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically analyse the importance of strategic resource capabilities and competitive environment of business organisations, the organisations’ strengths and their environmental threats and opportunities
2. Critically evaluate the strategic issues and choices facing business and organisations; and the resource implications of the strategic management process, bearing in mind recent developments in strategic thinking
3. Critically examine the implementation issues facing business organisations; and the role of leadership and innovation in the management of change
4. Undertake a detailed analysis and evaluation of the resource capability and competitive environment of business organisations, with a particular focus on the strategic fit of such organisations
5. Undertake a detailed analysis and evaluation of the strategic options available to a business organisation
6. Interpret complex analysis correctly and then report and present those findings in an appropriate manner

Credits: 30 ECTS

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate understanding of the nature of research and different research methods
2. Identify and critically review literature from a variety of sources and organise this information
3. Demonstrate the broad methodological knowledge and practice skills required for the planning of research, data collection, and analysis, with an appreciation of how methods link to topics
4. Communicate research effectively and in a professional manner

Credits: 7,5 ECTS

Learning Outcomes

1. Plan and present an impact study to a critical audience demonstrating systematic, coherent, and detailed knowledge, skills, and understanding addressing complex problems relevant to work-based practice
2. Devise and sustain arguments in defence of your work whilst  showing an appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity, and limits of knowledge
3. Critically evaluate evidence to justify and support conclusions / recommendations from your major project dissemination
4. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the major project through critical reflection and the analysis of the systematically collected feedback from the dissemination audience

Credits: 7,5 ECTS

Learning Outcomes

1. Present a critical evaluation of the career pathways and development opportunities available to a work-based management graduate, in relation to an inappropriate context.
2. Reflect critically on personal strengths and weaknesses against the achievement of the University’s generic graduate learning outcomes and appropriate occupational standards.
3. Systematically establish progression routes for employment and further learning of equivalent nature.

Credits: 7,5 ECTS
Guided Learning Hours: 36

Learning outcomes

1. Discuss the role of food and beverage management within the hospitality sector
2. investigate and critically appraise the current trends within the food and beverage sector
3. Define and evaluate the characteristics which represent quality food and beverage management
4. apply principles of yield management and risk assessment within a food and beverage environment

Credits: 7,5 ECTS
Guided Learning Hours: 36

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the different types of events that a destination can organise or host and evaluate which type of event will be most suitable to organise in different types of locations and contexts
2. Critically evaluate the economic and socio-cultural impacts of events at a local, regional and national level
3. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the details involved in planning and designing an international event / conference, including the management of resources, budgets and time
4. Design an event that can be organised in a specific context to ensure that the event conforms to best practice in event planning and management
5. Conduct a risk assessment for an event that identifies the hazards that could affect the health & safety of participants at the event
6. Critically assess the role of sponsorship in international event / conferences  Examine the trends, both historical and future, in event sponsorship and review

Students must produce an academic thesis of at least 15,000 words.
The topic must be chosen and approved by a tutor beforehand, and must be guided by either a research question or to test hypotheses. The thesis must include primary data collection, demonstrate depth of original analysis, and make use of a wide range of reputable sources. The full grading criteria is detailed below.