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Cardiff Business School: Ranked 4th in the UK for its research

Cardiff Business School has an international reputation for its research excellence. In the most recent UK Government Research Assessment Exercise, the School was ranked 4th in the UK for its research quality. 70% of the School’s research was ranked as either ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. The School is ranked 2nd in the UK in terms of the proportion of its research which is ‘world-leading’ (the highest possible category), placing it second only to London Business School. The School uses research-led teaching across its full portfolio of programmes, giving students the cutting-edge knowledge needed to forge a successful career. Our students benefit from the wide range of expertise and experience that exists in the School.

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BUSINESS SCHOOL FACILITIES The business school has a plethora of useful facilities, including a state-ofthe-art library with user-controlled checking in and out of books, and very long opening hours. The computer system is very good, with a huge range of computers over the library and also the Julian Hodge building, which is useful for working in between lectures. Gary Berendt Business Management with a European Language

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Why Cardiff Business School?

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An Introduction – Cardiff Business School

A Supportive Environment Before you arrive in Cardiff for the first time, you will be assigned a member of academic faculty to act as your Personal Tutor. This direct link with a member of faculty enables you to seek advice on a whole range of academic issues. You will also be supported by the Business School’s Student Support and Disability Officer, who is available to give advice, particularly on matters related to student finance, regulations and the support services available within and outside of the University. Excellence in Teaching Cardiff Business School offers a range of degree programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The reputation of the School is reflected in the keen competition for places on its programmes, from students not only from the UK but from all parts of the world. Entry standards are demanding and successful candidates are of a high calibre. All degree programmes assessed by the Higher Education Funding Council have been approved and in the most recent Teaching Quality Assessment, teaching at the School was assessed as ‘excellent’. International Reputation for Research Cardiff Business School is ranked 4th in the UK for its research excellence, according to the most recent UK Government Research Assessment Exercise. Faculty at the School produce over 550 research publications every year.

Outstanding Study Facilities The largest teaching department in the University, the School is housed in the Aberconway Building, where it enjoys modern purpose-built facilities, enabling it to provide high level programmes comparable with the best of Britain. The School has invested in the building of a 460 seat lecture theatre and resource centre on the Aberconway site and completely refurbished its library facilities in 2007. The School features a ‘state-ofthe-art’ Trading Room, giving students practical experience of working on the Stock Exchange. It is currently the only Trading Room in the UK which is used to teach undergraduates. The School provides high quality education in an environment which is conducive to learning, while allowing students to enjoy their time here and the opportunities that Cardiff, as a university city, provides. Research-led Teaching and Learning With over 150 teaching and research faculty, including over 50 professors, students who come to Cardiff Business School can be sure that they will benefit from the wide range of expertise and experience that exists within the School and from the specialist faculty who teach the subjects offered. The School’s dynamic range of research interests serves to complement each degree programme with the latest knowledge of theory and practice from around the world. Excellent Career Prospects Cardiff graduates are in demand across a broad range of careers. The excellence of our programmes of study and the high calibre of our students means that Cardiff Business School remains an institution that is targeted by employers recruiting recent graduates, such as Grant Thornton, KPMG and Barclays. Careers Support Students at the School benefit from an on-site Careers Consultant who can advise on career choice, job-hunting strategy and postgraduate options. They can also take advantage of a comprehensive career programme and advice provided by the University Careers Centre. The School has recently established a new employability centre to assist students competing for jobs.

01 Students outside the Julian Hodge Building.

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Cardiff Business School: An Education for Life

05 Welcome from the Dean 06 Innovative Opportunities at Cardiff 07 Studying at Cardiff Business School 08 Cardiff: The City 10 Cardiff: The University 12 Student Life and Accommodation 15 Undergraduate Degree Programmes

Studying for an undergraduate degree is a major investment in your future, and choosing what and where to study is one of the biggest decisions you might have faced so far. We hope that the information enclosed in this brochure helps you make that decision and that you choose to study with us at Cardiff.

17 Studying Accounting & Finance 18 Accounting 19 Accounting and Finance 20 Accounting with a European Language 21 Accounting and Economics (Joint Honours) 22 Accounting and Management (Joint Honours) 23 Business Management and Finance (Joint Honours) 25 Studying Business Management 26 Business Management First year 27 Business Management 28-29 Business Management 30 Business Management with a European Language 31 Business Studies and Japanese (Joint Honours) 33 Studying Economics 34 Banking and Finance 35 Banking and Finance with a European Language 36 Business Economics 37 Business Economics with a European Language 38 Economics 39 Economics & Finance 40 Economics and Management Studies (Joint Honours) 41 Economics with a European Language 43 Joint Honours Degree Programme 45 Degree Programmes with a European Language 47 Careers Service 48-49 Admissions

Our purpose at Cardiff Business School is to provide an education for life. We give our students the analytical and business skills that will stay with them for a lifetime, helping them to progress in their careers and contribute to society. The School is currently ranked 4th in the UK for the quality of its research, according to the most recent Research Assessment Exercise. Our faculty members bring their research expertise to the classroom, giving our students access to cutting-edge business and management developments. We ensure that our programmes remain relevant to the dynamic global business environment. Many students join us because they recognise that an undergraduate degree from a leading business school can help to progress their career. We are committed to making our undergraduate programmes as relevant as possible to many the challenges that face contemporary organizations. We were the first university in the UK, for example, to provide a Trading Room, a simulated Stock Exchange environment, for the teaching of undergraduate students. The Trading Room is accessible to all Cardiff Business School students, offering the opportunity to gain a professional trading qualification. Increasingly, our programmes offer the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities and the opportunity to undertake work placements as part of your study. We have also recently established a new employability centre that will allow our students to compete effectively for the best jobs. As an undergraduate student of the School, you will join a bustling undergraduate community of 1,700 students. Students find living and studying in Cardiff, itself a prospering city, to be both rewarding and enjoyable. A supportive environment, the School has the facilities and resources needed for you to succeed in attaining a qualification which is valued by recruiters worldwide.

01 02 Students enjoy the sunshine outside Main Building. 03 Professor Patrick Minford, a leading British macroeconomist, leads an introductory economics lecture.

I would like to thank you for your interest in Cardiff Business School and hope to welcome you to the School in the future. Professor George Boyne Dean

04 Professor George Boyne.

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Why Cardiff Business School? Innovative Opportunities at Cardiff

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Innovative Opportunities at Cardiff

At Cardiff we are committed to providing our students with an enhanced programme which will equip them to meet the challenges facing the contemporary business world. Our students have opportunities to extend their skills that will allow them to stand apart in a competitive job market.

Trading Room: Creating the Next Generation of Traders

Opportunities to Study Abroad: An International Context

Cardiff Business Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new, state-of-the-art Trading Room provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience of the financial markets.

Cardiff Business School students have the opportunity to study abroad with or without a language component.

The Trading Room allows students to test their academic knowledge by simulating a dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trading, acting as buyers, sellers or day traders. Students get an insight into trading and risk management and develop skills which are sought after by employers. All students are offered the opportunity to undertake the Thomson Reuters Certification qualification, an industry qualification to prove their ability in using the platform to access all the information that they need. This five-module training process involves one-to-one training and phone conferences with a Reuters representative. The Trading Room gives students the opportunity to become attractive potential graduates in the City.

If you have an A level in a relevant modern European language you can either opt to study a single honours BSc course with incorporated business-related language study. Alternatively, you could follow the joint honours BA offered by Economics in combination with German, French, Italian or Spanish. These schemes offer a year abroad in the third year. For more information about studying abroad with a European language, please refer to pages 45 of this brochure. If you do not have knowledge of a European language or do not wish to further pursue your language study, an opportunity to study abroad in the medium of English at a European business school is offered as an option during the second (spring) semester of year 2 of the BSc Business Management (International Management) programme. Students gain valuable experience of living and studying in another country and have the opportunity to gain international exposure which is often required by employers. More information about the BSc Business Management (International Management) is available on page 28.

01 The Trading Room 02 The Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s partner institutions 03 The Business School 04 The Julian Hodge lecture theatre.

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Studying at Cardiff Business School

The School The reputation of Cardiff Business School is reflected in the keen competition for places on its programmes from students not only from the United Kingdom but from all parts of the world. Entry standards are demanding and successful applicants are of a high calibre. The excellence of our programmes of study, and the high regard in which our graduates are held, has been recognised by many prospective employers and our graduates are in high demand. The school is currently pursuing accreditation from the States-based Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and is a member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). Facilities The School is located in the Aberconway Building which provides high quality purpose-built accommodation for lectures, seminars and tutorials in a convenient location. It also houses computer laboratories, the Business School section of the University library and the staff offices of the Business School. Cardiff Business School and Cardiff University have invested in a 460 seat lecture theatre and resource centre on the Aberconway site. In addition, there are more than 30 lecture theatres and seminar rooms in the Aberconway Building. It is obviously important that you can be tutored in an environment that is conducive to learning and the School places a great deal of attention on ensuring its rooms are comfortable and well-equipped. Computing Facilities We continuously work to upgrade the computing facilities available to students. A modern resource centre is located immediately adjacent to the Business School, with 24-hour computing facilities. There are now 500 networked computer stations on the Aberconway site, providing free access to computing facilities at all times. Each student has access to e-mail and the internet, as well as a large number of software, statistical and graphic packages. University Computing Services are available at a number of locations on a 24-hour basis. Our teaching and learning is also becoming increasingly computer assisted, with greater use of the Blackboard programme which allows students to access module related material such as PowerPoint presentations, additional handouts, self assessment tests, discussion boards and lecture recordings.

The Aberconway Library One of the advantages of a dedicated, on-site library is the easy access to over 60,000 books, including the numerous texts recommended by module tutors and lecturers. The Library also subscribes to over 4000 national and international journals and newspapers. There are selfservice book issue and return facilities, with a 24-hour returns service available. A number of module assignments may involve some research into companies, markets and the economy. To support these modules the Library has a wide range of printed resources as well as more than 30 electronic databases that provide access to company and market information, journal articles, newspapers, statistics and economic data. These are accessed over the University’s computer network across the campus. Many databases can also be accessed from home. In addition to the Library’s quiet study areas, there is provision for group study to enable students to work on group projects and presentations. During semesters the library is open 8.45am-9.30pm, Monday to Friday, 10.00am-5.30pm on Saturdays and 12.00-5:00pm on Sundays, with extended hours during peak times such as during the exams. The library stays open during the vacation period: opening times are as advertised on the website. Student Support Before you arrive in Cardiff for the first time you will be assigned a member of the teaching faculty to act as your Personal Tutor. This direct link with a member of faculty enables you to seek advice on a wide range of issues throughout your time at Cardiff. In addition you will be supported by the School’s Student Support and Disability Officer and further full-time student support staff located in the Students’ Union. Undergraduate Programme Office The School has an undergraduate programme office staffed by two members of staff, whose role is to provide a dedicated first point of contact for all undergraduate students who need information on their degree programmes.

I’ve always wanted to go to a very reputed university and reading and hearing of the standards of Cardiff University and especially the business school, even 3000 miles away, convinced me. I would choose the university again.’

‘Cardiff Business School is an amazing place to study! Cardiff University offers a huge range of opportunities for students through high standards of teaching, great student nightlife and 100s of diverse societies. There is a society for every sport, culture and interest, but also there are societies that enable you to make a difference. You can campaign in the Friends of the Earth society; write about recent events in the student newspaper the ‘Gair Rhydd’. Also, get your foot in the door liaising with businesses such as PriceWaterhouseCoopers and GlaxoSmithKline in a society called ‘AIESEC’ where you can practice your business skills. The opportunities offered here have made my university experience the best it could be.’

Olayinka Abiodun Oyekola Economics

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Why Cardiff Business School? Cardiff: The City

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Cardiff: The City

Cardiff is one of Europe’s youngest capital cities. Compact, green, friendly and full of life, it provides a first class environment in which to live and study. As the capital city of Wales, Cardiff has an impressive range of leisure, sporting and cultural amenities, many of which are of an international standard. The city boasts world-class concert venues in Cardiff International Arena and the Wales Millennium Centre, and the Millennium Stadium provides the focus for international sporting events. It has an Olympic standard white-water rafting centre and the SWALEC cricket stadium plays host to international test matches. Culturally, Cardiff is well catered for with the National Museum and Gallery of Wales, several theatres and the historic Cardiff Castle which, set in parkland, occupies the centre of the city. The city has a vibrant shopping centre, numerous cinemas and restaurants and great pubs and music venues. The recently extended St David’s Shopping Centre is now one of the busiest shopping centres in the European Union with nearly two hundred shops, stores and restaurants. The development of Cardiff Bay is a major attraction and is home to the Welsh Assembly. Cardiff is a compact city with large areas of parkland and good local transport. Unlike many other cities, it offers easy access to the countryside, coast and mountains. The Brecon Beacons National Park is only a 30-minute drive from Cardiff and the Glamorgan Heritage Coast is within easy reach. The city is also easily accessible by road or rail from other parts of Britain. Cardiff combines the practical advantages of a small, friendly, inexpensive city with the cultural and recreational amenities of a successful and modern capital. Such is the quality of the ‘Cardiff experience’ that in a recent survey, a large majority of current students said that they would like to remain in the city after graduation. Most of the University’s academic schools are housed in handsome stone buildings set around two parks and within strolling distance of the River Taff, which flows south into Cardiff from the Brecon Beacons National Park. The Business School is a ten minute walk from the city’s main shopping and entertainment area.

Come and see for yourself… Cardiff benefits from excellent road and rail links with Britain’s other major towns and cities. London, for example, is two hours by train, and the M4 links both the west and south of England, as well as west Wales. Travel to the Midlands and the North is equally convenient. The journey by road from Birmingham, for example, takes only two hours. The main coach and railway stations are both centrally placed and Cardiff also benefits from an international airport.

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Don’t just take our word for it… ‘Cardiff is the epitome of cool, pulsing with a creative energy and relaxed atmosphere that complements its youthful heritage.’

‘Cardiff is popular with students offering all the attractions of a large conurbation without such high prices as students experience elsewhere.’

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“An excellent location and city full of life” Paul Pratt, 2nd year, Business Studies and Japanese

01 The Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay.

BENEFITS OF CARDIFF AS A CITY

02 Cardiff’s Civic Centre. 03 The Millennium Stadium in the heart of the city.

What I like most about the city of Cardiff is the proximity to everything a student deems important. The shopping centres are very close to all residences and there is a vibrant night life that makes the whole student experience even more enjoyable. The city, in my opinion, goes a long way to give students the much needed work-life balance and I would have it no other way. Ivy Dapaahsiakwan Banking & Finance

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‘Cardiff is the up-and-coming cosmopolitan British city, a place jam-packed per square yard with some of the best drinking, dancing and shopping outside London.’ Virgin Alternative Guide to British Universities

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Why Cardiff Business School? Cardiff: The University

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Cardiff: The University Cardiff is one of the UK’s major civic universities. Founded by Royal Charter in 1883, it today combines impressive modern facilities with its proud heritage of service and achievement.

‘Cardiff has established itself as the front runner in Welsh higher education…it is a match for most rivals in teaching and research and the overall performance is amongst the best in Britain.’

‘Cardiff is surely one of the best deals going: tip-top academically, still not the hardest to get into and a fantastic extra-curricular scene. There’s no excuse to leave with just a degree listed on your CV.’

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Why Cardiff Business School? Cardiff: The University

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The University has an outstanding location amidst the parks, Portland stone buildings and tree-lined avenues that form the city’s civic centre. Unusually for a civic university, the various academic buildings, libraries, Students’ Union, many of the student residences and the city centre are in short walking distance of each other, saving you time and money. More than £150 million has been invested in the university estate since 2002 to provide new and refurbished facilities of the highest quality. Cardiff is a member of the Russell Group of Britain’s leading research universities. Its research excellence creates a stimulating environment for teaching, ensuring that students are exposed to the very latest thinking and the most modern technology and equipment is available. The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education recently awarded the University its highest endorsement possible, following a thorough institutional review of its academic programmes and standards. The student population is drawn from a variety of backgrounds, from Wales, the UK and world-wide. It has some 20,600 undergraduate and 6,000 postgraduate students. There is an almost equal balance between male and female students. International students comprise 17% of the total student population. Government performance indicators show that students are more likely to succeed in their studies than students at other UK universities. Currently, 95% of students successfully complete or transfer, better than many similar universities and better than the UK national average.

01 Cardiff University Main Building.

‘With a strong academic reputation and excellent facilities, Cardiff continues to go from strength to strength.’

02 Cardiff’s Civic Centre. 03 The University has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. 04 Students benefit from state-of-the-art IT facilities.

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Why Cardiff Business School? Student Life

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Student Life

Accommodation

As a fast-developing capital city, Cardiff is a great place to be a student. It’s large enough to offer an exciting variety of activities and entertainment, yet small enough for everything to be within easy reach.

Cardiff University has always attached great importance to the provision of high-quality accommodation and has invested heavily in recent years to provide some of the best student residences in the British University sector.

The Students’ Union Cardiff Students’ Union is one of the biggest, best and most active in Britain. Solus, the Great Hall and the Taf are among the Union’s major attractions. Solus is the students’ own high quality nightclub and is the second largest club in South Wales. The Great Hall is a 1500 capacity venue for major music concerts and the Taf Bar is the Union’s very own ‘local’. Other facilities include The Kitchen and CF10 cafés, offering a variety of hot and cold food, a general shop and off licence, University bookshop, computer shop, a games room and video arcade, five full size snooker tables and twelve pool tables, satellite TV, banking and insurance services. The Union also has its own letting agency and Student Advice centre. It is also home to Xpress Radio, the student radio station, CUTV, the television station, an award winning student newspaper and more than 150 cultural, political, religious, social and sporting societies.

Most of the accommodation is located close to the academic buildings. All first-year undergraduates who apply during the normal admissions cycle are guaranteed University accommodation. Several new residences have been built in recent years and many of the older ones have been refurbished to a high standard. The vast majority of study bedrooms have individual shower and toilet facilities and all have high speed internet connections. Accepting an offer on a firm basis and applying online promptly for a place in University residences increases the chances of your accommodation preferences being met. Full details of all University-owned accommodation are provided in the University Residences Guide. Besides managing University property, the Residences Office maintains close links with the private sector and provides assistance to students seeking to rent or share houses or flats. For further details please contact the Residences office, using the details below:

Jobshop The Unistaff Jobshop is a student employment service that provides casual, clerical and catering jobs around the University to hundreds of students.

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STUDENT RESIDENCES ‘It is obviously very important to choose somewhere that you are going to enjoy living. It will be your home for the entire first year! I chose Talybont North, as it was the best choice available for my needs and I absolutely love it here. It’s close to the large Tesco, just 15 minutes walk into the Business School, there is an ensuite shower room and toilet, and with 6 to a flat it still retains a nice feel. The residences team are great with everything. There is a huge range of places to live.’

‘I live in Talybont, which is one of the best places to meet people in the first year. With everything you need on campus: corner shop, social centre, washing facilities and Tesco nearby, it’s perfect for settling into a new way of life.’ Danielle Lawrence Business Management

Gary Berendt Business Management with a European Language

‘Cardiff’s Student Union is the biggest and best equipped in Britain.’ The Independent

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‘Guaranteed accommodation in halls and houses for first years. Very high quality and relatively cheap.’ Equitable Student Book

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Why Cardiff Business School? Undergraduate Degree Programmes

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Undergraduate Degree Programmes The wide range of module subjects in each degree programme allows you, in effect, to tailor your degree as it progresses, to suit your own specific interests and career ambitions. The Business School offers vocationally relevant degree programmes which include a well-balanced mixture of theory and practice.

Structure Each year is divided into an autumn and spring semester, and has a modular structure. Modules may be single (10 credit modules taught and examined in one semester) or double (20 credit modules taught and examined over one semester). The details that follow represent the overall pattern and range of options on each of the degree programmes that the Business School has to offer. At the start of each year you will be given a more comprehensive guide containing further details on module aims, learning outcomes, methods of assessment and module syllabuses for all undergraduate degree programmes. Types of Degree The undergraduate degree programmes offered by Cardiff Business School are of four types: • Three-Year Single Honours degree programmes. • Four-Year Single Honours degree programmes with a language. • Three-Year Joint Honours degree programmes. • Four-Year Joint Honours degree programme with a language. In the third year of degree programmes involving a language, students will study at an overseas educational institution where the pattern of study may be slightly different. Changing Degree Programmes It is often possible for students to switch between the Business School degrees within the first three weeks of starting in your first year. There is also some degree of flexibility at the end of the first year and students may be allowed to change degree programme within the Business School at this time.

Core Modules For each of the degree programmes, there are certain ‘core’ modules which must be taken by all students following that particular degree programme. For some degree programmes, all of the Year 1 modules are considered essential so that the entire year is made up of core modules. Optional Modules The remaining modules are chosen from the optional modules listed for each degree programme. The number of optional modules you may choose will vary according to the number of core modules which you must follow. Full details of the scheme structures for all the undergraduate degree programmes in the Business School are given in this brochure. Methods of Assessment The methods of assessment for modules vary. At enrolment, you will be given full details of the methods of assessment employed and the weightings given to each component of your particular degree programme. Assessment will normally include written examinations and coursework, which may encompass essays, project work, case studies and multiple choice. Prizes for Academic Achievement The Business School is fortunate in being able to offer a number of prizes to high achieving students. These awards totalled over £20,000 in the last academic year and are presented by the Vice-Chancellor at an annual ceremony. We hope that these prizes will provide you with an incentive to do well in your studies and a just reward for your efforts. These prizes are funded by companies such as the Julian Hodge Bank, PwC and the ACCA amongst others and illustrate the high regard that our students are held in by their prospective employers.

‘Academically, Cardiff University provides a wonderful teaching environment with excellent teaching staff and services. In terms of social life, Cardiff as a city is diverse in so many ways, catering to a variety of tastes. In short Cardiff can be described as a student city.’ Himdat Bayusuf Economics

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Degree Programmes Accounting & Finance

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A number of classes are taught by practising accountants currently working for global firms such as PwC, KPMG and Grant Thornton. Each year we organise a range of skills-based workshops in partnership with the large accounting firms and the professional accounting bodies. Work placements: ICAEW Undergraduate Placement Cardiff is one of only three universities in the UK which participates in the ICAEW Undergraduate Partnership Programme. Under the programme students enrolled on the BSc Accounting or the BSc Accounting and Finance degrees, who achieve a specified level of attainment in their first year, would be eligible to apply for a year working in industry as part of their studies. The UPP offers undergraduate students the opportunity to gain a year’s work experience in a professional accountancy firm or similar business environment as part of their degree, which becomes a four year programme. This salaried placement, which will take place during the third year of study, will also be classed as the first year of a training contract. This gives students the opportunity to commence preparation for the ACA, the premier professional accountancy qualification. Students will subsequently be able to qualify as a chartered accountant in two years post-graduation, rather than the customary three years. The UPP provides students with an excellent opportunity to develop their professional skills and gain valuable work experience whilst studying for a degree. Eligible students will apply for the work placements which will be awarded through a competitive interview process.

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At Cardiff you will have the opportunity to pursue a challenging and stimulating combination of applied and academic study of accountancy and finance. Many of our staff are leading international experts in their fields of research and a significant number are qualified accountants with many years of professional experience.

Credit for prior learning Studying for an accounting-related degree at Cardiff Business School offers the opportunity for exemptions or credit for prior learning from the professional examinations that are a requirement to qualify as an accountant. We are accredited by ICAEW, CIMA and ACCA as well as offering modules that will provide exemptions from other organisations such as ICAS, ICAI and CIPFA. We also support students studying for the Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business which is awarded by the ICAEW. This is a gateway to chartered accountancy (ACA) as well as being a standalone qualification.

Careers Demand for our graduates is high which reflects our reputation as a first class business school. Recent employers and typical job titles include: PwC – Associate in Insurance Ernst & Young – Accounting Associate KPMG – Audit Trainee Grant Thornton – Business Risk Associate BDO Stoy Hayward – Trainee Accountant Corus – Finance Graduate Deloitte – Audit Trainee Lloyds’ Register – Finance Graduate Trainee Orange – Finance Graduate Trainee RSM Bentley Jennison - Internal Audit Assistant Marks & Spencer – Commercial Manager Asda Walmart – Graduate Finance Trainee

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Degree Programmes Accounting & Finance

BSc Accounting

This university degree programme has been traditionally popular. Students are invariably attracted to the diverse and rewarding career opportunities that are opened up to those who gain good accountancy qualifications. A large number of our students progress to a career in accountancy with the accredited degree programme offered at Cardiff Business School which provides exemption from certain examinations from all the major UK professional accounting bodies listed below. The first year modules provide an introduction to financial and management accounting and finance together with a wide range of other business related subjects including economics, management, applied statistics and mathematics, law and marketing. In the second and third year, students take a number of core modules that provide them with a sound theoretical knowledge and understanding of professional procedures together with an awareness of current developments in accounting. Students then choose from a range of options in specialised aspects of national or international accounting, law, and areas of management and marketing, to tailor their modules to suit their career aspirations.

Undergraduate Partnership Programme For more information see page 17

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Further Information BSc Accounting (Single Honours) UCAS Code: N400 BSc/Ac Typical Offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Louise Macniven Tel: 029 2087 6227 Fax: 029 2087 5666 Email: business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk

Year 1 – Requirements Three compulsory double modules • Applied Statistics and Mathematics in Economics and Business • Introduction to Economics • Legal Studies One compulsory single module in the Autumn Semester • Principles of Business Management One compulsory double module in the Autumn Semester • Professional Accounting and Information Management I Three compulsory single modules in the Spring Semester • Introduction to Finance • Principles of Marketing & Strategy • Professional Accounting and Information Management II

Year 2 – Requirements Five compulsory double modules • Auditing and Assurance • Management Accounting • Business Finance • Taxation • Financial Accounting and one double module from • Inferential Statistics, Statistical Modelling and Survey Methods • Law of Commerce, Banking and Investment • Managing Public Services • Marketing and Strategy

Year 3 – Requirements Three compulsory double modules • Business Finance • Financial Accounting • Management Accounting and Control and three single modules per semester from Autumn • Accounting Information Systems • Financial Statement Analysis • Development of Accounting • International Accounting Spring • Accounting Investigation • Corporate Governance and Accountability • Public Sector Accounting • The Accounting Profession

‘The main reason I decided to study at Cardiff was because of the excellent teaching quality of its Accounting degree as well as its reputation for being one of the UK’s premier business schools. Also the course itself has a very professional outlook and offers accreditation from all the major UK professional accounting bodies.’ Yugnesh Patel Accounting

‘The BSc Accounting degree programme offers students the opportunity to study in depth, both the practical and theoretical aspects of Accounting, whilst offering variety through a number of options from outside the Accounting discipline. The teaching staff are fantastic; I have no doubt that the excellent standard of teaching I have received has helped me secure an undergraduate internship within the Big Four accountancy firms.’ Dominic Franiel Accounting

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In response to student demand, a second single-honours degree programme within the Accounting and Finance Section of the Business School was introduced in 2004. The Accounting and Finance degree programme shares a common first year syllabus with the Accounting degree programme, providing essential grounding in a range of business related areas including statistics, economics, law, marketing and management. The second and third years of the programme combine the study of the core areas of financial accounting, business finance and management accounting with a diverse range of specialist finance topics. Final year students in particular have the opportunity to select areas of relevance and benefit to their career interests. Graduates of this versatile degree programme will be equally prepared for a career within the accounting profession or within the financial services sector, including corporate finance, financial consultancy, investment and retail banking, insurance and share dealing.

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Further Information BSc Accounting and Finance (Single Honours) UCAS Code: N490 BSc/AccF Typical Offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Louise Macniven Tel: 029 2087 6227 Fax: 029 2087 5666 Email: business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk

Accounting & Finance

BSc Accounting and Finance

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Business Management

Degree Programmes Accounting & Finance

Economics

Year 2 – Requirements Five compulsory double modules • Business Finance • Financial Accounting • Financial Markets and Institutions • Inferential Statistics, Statistical Modelling and Survey Methods • Management Accounting and one double module from • Auditing and Assurance • Taxation

Year 3 – Requirements Four compulsory double modules • Business Finance • Financial Accounting • International Corporate Finance • Management Accounting and Control Plus one compulsory single module per semester • Financial Derivatives • Security Analysis and Portfolio Management Plus one single module per semester from • Accounting Information Systems • Corporate Governance & Accountability • Development of Accounting • Empirical Finance and Accounting Literature • Exploratory Data Analysis • Finance Investigation • Financial Statement Analysis • International Accounting • Modelling in Management Science • Public Sector Accounting • The Accounting Profession

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Degree Programmes Accounting & Finance

BSc Accounting with a European Language

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Further Information BSc Accounting with a European Language (Single Honours) UCAS Code: See website Typical offer: AAB to include B in the relevant modern language Admissions Tutor: Patrick Wylie Tel: 029 2087 6227 Fax: 029 2087 5666 Email: business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk

Economics

Business Management

Accounting & Finance

The degree in Accounting with a European Language combines the main elements of an Accounting degree with French, German or Spanish. The first year provides the essential accounting and related modules that form the basis of a degree in Accounting together with one module in the chosen language. Year 2 covers core elements of Accounting, but gives equal weight to the study of the language element. The study of translation and oral skills provides an ideal preparation for the third year which is spent abroad. During their year at a University abroad, students will be taught in the language they are studying as part of their degree. In the fourth year, when they return to Cardiff, students will concentrate on Accounting modules, while taking one module in their chosen language to retain the competency which they have acquired during the year abroad. In addition to taking the core modules, students have the opportunity to choose modules in areas where they have a particular interest, such as public sector accounting, international accounting or international business and marketing. Overall, the Accounting with a European Language degree prepares students for careers in Accounting with the added advantages of an ability to work in another European language, as well as in English. For more information about studying degrees with a European language, please refer to page 45.

Year 1 – Requirements One compulsory double module in the Autumn Semester • Professional Accounting and Information Management I Two compulsory single modules in the Autumn Semester • Principles of Business Management • Statistical Analysis Four compulsory single modules in the Spring Semester • Introduction to Finance • Introduction to Legal Studies • Principles of Marketing and Strategy • Professional Accounting and Information Management II One compulsory double module • Introduction to Economics One compulsory double module • Vocational Language Skills I

Year 2 – Requirements Five compulsory double modules • Business Accounting • Management Accounting • Business Language • Vocational Language Skills II • Financial Accounting and one compulsory single module in each semester Autumn • Business Correspondence Spring • Oral Comprehension and Expression

Year 3 – Requirements Follow Accounting Modules in a European University Appropriate Year 2 level modules as available in the host University

‘I would recommend the studying of a language, any language, to all students as part of their degree. Not only does it make the course more varied but it will be of use when entering the job market. Its also fun practicing with people and interesting learning about different cultures and traditions’.

Year 4 – Requirements Three compulsory double modules • Business Finance • Financial Accounting • Management Accounting and Control and two single modules from Autumn • Accounting Information Systems • Financial Statement Analysis • Development of Accounting • International Accounting Spring • Accounting Investigation • Corporate Governance and Accountability • Public Sector Accounting • The Accounting Profession

Hugo Hazzledine Spanish and Business Administration

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Degree Programmes Accounting & Finance

Further Information BScEcon Accounting and Economics (Joint Honours) UCAS Code: LN14 BScEcon/AE Typical offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Louise Macniven Tel: 029 2087 6227 Fax: 029 2087 5666 Email: business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk

The Joint Honours degree programme Accounting and Economics offers students the opportunity to study the main elements of each of the two disciplines. Throughout the three years of the degree, equal weighting is given to each subject, and the use of core modules ensures that students have received an appropriate grounding in each. Throughout the programme of study the Accounting element is taught entirely through core modules, while the Economics element offers the opportunity to select modules from the Banking and Finance area, Business Economics, or Economics, according to the particular interests of the student.

Year 1 – Requirements One compulsory double module • Applied Statistics and Mathematics in Economics and Business Two compulsory double modules in the Autumn semester • Microeconomics • Professional Accounting and Information Management I One compulsory single module in the Autumn semester • Principles of Business Management One compulsory double module in the Spring semester • Macroeconomics Two compulsory single modules in the Spring semester • Introduction to Finance • Professional Accounting and Information Management II One further single module in the Spring semester from • Introduction to Legal Studies • Principles of Marketing and Strategy

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Year 2 – Requirements Four compulsory double modules • Business Finance • Financial Accounting Either • Empirical Business Economics or • Empirical Economics Plus one module from • Industrial Economics • Macroeconomic Theory • Money, Banking and Finance

• Management Accounting • Microeconomic Theory

Economics

Business Management

BScEcon Accounting and Economics (Joint Honours)

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Accounting & Finance

Year 3 – Requirements Three compulsory double modules • Business Finance • Management Accounting • Financial Accounting plus modules from one of the following groups Group 1 Three double modules from • Business History • Domestic and International Banking • Financial Economics • International Finance Group 2 Three double modules from • Applied Macroeconomics and Finance • Business Applications • Business History • Industrial Economics • Modern Business Enterprise Group 3 Two compulsory double modules • Macroeconomic Analysis • Microeconomic Analysis and one double module from • Applied Welfare Economics • Labour Economics • Business History • Public Finance • Econometrics • International Trade • International Economic History

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Degree Programmes Accounting & Finance

BScEcon Accounting and Management (Joint Honours)

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Further Information BScEcon Accounting and Management (Joint Honours) UCAS Code: NN24 BScEcon/AM Typical offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Patrick Wylie Tel: 029 2087 6227 Fax: 029 2087 5666 Email: business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk

Economics

Business Management

Accounting & Finance

The Joint Honours degree Accounting and Management offers students the opportunity to combine the main elements of each discipline and to gain a sound knowledge of the core areas of both of these subjects. Equal weighting is given to each throughout the three years of the degree programme, and the use of core modules ensures that students have studied the essential elements of each subject. Throughout the programme of study the Accounting area is taught entirely through core modules, while the Management area offers students the opportunity to pursue topics which are of particular interest to them.

Year 1 – Requirements Two compulsory double modules • Introduction to Economics • People in Organisations One compulsory module in the Autumn semester • Professional Accounting and Information Management I Two compulsory single modules in the Autumn semester • Principles of Business Management • Statistical Analysis and four compulsory single modules in the Spring semester • Introduction to Finance • Introduction to Legal Studies • Principles of Marketing and Strategy • Professional Accounting and Information Management II

Year 2 – Requirements Four compulsory double modules • Business Finance • Financial Accounting and two double modules from • Human Resource Management • International Management • Management Theory and Practice

• Management Accounting • Marketing and Strategy • Operations Management • Organisational Behaviour

Year 3 – Requirements Four compulsory double modules • Business Finance • Financial Accounting • Management Accounting and Control • Strategic Management and two double modules from • Advertising and Marketing Communications Management • Ethics & Morality of Business • International Business and Marketing • International Human Resource Management • Marketing Decision Making • Organisational Analysis and Change • Work and Employment

‘I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Cardiff University with the BScEcon in Accounting and Management offering students a refreshing balance between numerical and theoretical topics. The facilities within the Business School are extensive and I found that I was provided with a vast array of learning resources that were easily accessible. This combined with a high standard of teaching and an active social agenda within and beyond the Business School has all contributed to my time at Cardiff being a great, unique experience. I would definitely encourage students to apply.’ John Broomfield Accounting and Management

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Degree Programmes Accounting & Finance

Further Information BSc Business Management and Finance (Joint Honours) UCAS Code: NN23 BSc/BMF Typical Offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Patrick Wylie Tel: 029 2087 6227 Fax: 029 2087 5666 Email: business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk

The Joint Honours degree in Business Management and Finance offers students the opportunity to combine the main elements of each of the two disciplines. Throughout the three years of the degree, equal weighting is given to each subject and the use of core modules ensures that students have received an appropriate grounding in each. The Finance element is taught entirely through core modules, while the Business Management element offers the opportunity to select modules from a range of management topics according to the interest of students.

Year 1– Requirements Three compulsory double modules • Applied Statistics and Mathematics in Economics and Business • Introduction to Economics • People in Organisations Two compulsory modules in the Autumn Semester • Principles of Business Management • Professional Accounting and Information Management I Three compulsory single modules in the Spring Semester • Introduction to Finance • Principles of Marketing & Strategy • Professional Accounting and Information Management II

Economics

Business Management

BSc Business Management and Finance (Joint Honours)

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Accounting & Finance

Year 2 – Requirements Four compulsory double modules • Business Finance • Marketing and Strategy • Financial Markets and Institutions • Inferential Statistics, Statistical Modelling and Survey Methods and two double modules from • Human Resource Management • Organisational Behaviour • International Management • Operations Management

Year 3 – Requirements Three compulsory double modules • Business Finance • Strategic Management • International Corporate Finance One compulsory single module per semester Autumn • Financial Derivatives Spring • Security Analysis and Portfolio Management plus two double modules from • Advertising and Marketing Communication Management • Ethics and Morality of Business • International Human Resource Management • Marketing Decison Making • Organisational Analysis and Change • Strategic Operations Management • Services and Relationship Marketing

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Degree programmes with a European Language

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Degree programmes Business Management

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Accounting & Finance

Studying Business at Cardiff We offer the following suite of programmes: PAGE

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Business Management Business Management (Human Resources) Business Management (International Management) Business Management (Logistics and Operations) Business Management (Marketing) Business Management with a European Language Business Studies and Japanese (Joint Honours)

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Business-related degrees at Cardiff focus on developing a solid core of knowledge in the area of business management. Students then build on this strong foundation to specialise in areas they find interesting and which reflect their career aspirations. The SCHOOL also offers the opportunity to combine the study of Business with German, French, Italian, Spanish or Japanese, with a year spent abroad at a partner institution. Flexibility The BSc Business Management three-year courses share a first year and there is a relative amount of flexibility in their structure, so students may apply to transfer programme at the end of their first year if they discover a particular aptitude for a specialism during their studies.

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Alumni profile Currently Director of Procuring Advantage Ltd, Morag Stuart graduated from Cardiff in 1997 and has since worked for BAE and the Ministry of Justice as well as taking on the prestigious role of Head of Procurement for the London 2012 Olympics.

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Accounting & Finance

Degree programmes Business Management

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BSc Business Management First Year N201 Business Management NN26 Business Management (Human Resources) NN25 Business Management (Marketing) N202 Business Management (International Management) N291 Business Management (Logistics and Operations)

The three-year BSc Business Management programmes share a generic first year, during which the students take seven compulsory modules from across the range of business disciplines, in order to obtain a broad understanding of business and management contexts and processes. Subsequent years provide students with the opportunity to specialise in one of four key areas of management or to draw on options from the full range of different management areas. All the programmes are designed as a bridge to careers in business and management.

Year 1 – Requirements Five compulsory double modules • Introduction to Accounting • Introduction to Economics • Marketing • People in Organisations • Statistical Analysis and Research Methods and one compulsory single module per Semester Autumn • Principles of Business Management Spring • Business Environment

Because these degree programmes form part of a group of courses we advise that you only apply for one in your UCAS application. We pride ourselves on our flexibility and it may be possible to change degree programmes within the Business School at the start of the first year. Similarly, if you wish to change onto another programme within this suite at the end of the first year we typically approve programme transfer requests, subject to the academic requirements of the first year being met.

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Degree programmes Business Management

Further Information BSc Business Management (Single Honours) UCAS Code: N201 BSc/BusMgt Typical offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Saeed Heravi Tel: 029 2087 6227 Fax: 029 2087 5666 Email: business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk

The BSc in Business Management programme provides a broad education across the range of business and management subjects. There is greater scope for students to choose optional modules in this route and due to the broad nature of the degree, students take at least one module in their final year from each of the fields of HRM, Marketing, and Accounting, Operations and General Management. Year 1 – see page 26

Year 2 – Requirements Five compulsory double modules • Human Resource Management • Organisational Behaviour • Managerial Accounting and Finance • Operations Management • Marketing and Strategy and one double module from: • Buyer Behaviour • Employment Relations • Inferential Statistics and Statistical Modelling • International Management • Logistics and Distribution Management • Managing Public Services • Management Theory and Practice • Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

Economics

Business Management

BSc Business Management

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Accounting & Finance

Year 3 – Requirements Two compulsory double modules • Organisational Analysis and Change • Strategic Management and four double modules from the following three groups (one from each group and one other) HRM Group • International HRM • Work and Employment Marketing Group • Advertising and Marketing Communications Management • International Business and Marketing • Marketeting Decision Making • Services and Relationship Marketing Accounting, Operations and General Management Group • Accounting Theory and Practice • Advanced Operations Management • Applied Statistics and Optimisation • Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development • Ethics and Morality of Business • Exploratory Data Analysis • International Business Logistics • Japaneses Management Systems • Management and Public Policy in the European Union • Modelling in Management Science • Strategic Supply Management

‘Not only has the teaching at Cardiff Business School been of a superior quality, but the additional support and guidance offered to me by staff has aided me in the fulfilment of my potential. I feel that the Business Management course, along with the social aspect of University life has given me the confidence and skills with which to launch my future career.’

I chose Cardiff Business School because of its outstanding reputation. My decision was justified, as my course is fantastic, the teaching is of a very high standard and above all, Cardiff is a great place to live.’

Carly Jane Watts Business Management

Max Folland Business Management

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Economics

Business Management

Accounting & Finance

Degree programmes Business Management

BSc Business Management (Human Resources) Further Information BSc Business Management (Human Resources) UCAS Code: NN26 BSc/BMHR Typical offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Fiona Davies Tel: 029 2087 6227 Fax: 029 2087 5666 Email: business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk

The BSc Business Management (Human Resources) programme builds on the general foundation of business modules by examining the design and functioning of work and organisations, the regulatory environment and the societal context surrounding the workplace, and the techniques that are used to manage people at work. Alongside this, this programme covers strategy, information, finance and accounting, operations and marketing to ensure that students have a general foundation in the business disciplines as well as the HRM specialism. The programme reflects the growth of the HR profession and the increased focus on people management in many organisations in both the public and private sectors. Year 1 – see page 26

Year 2 – Requirements Five compulsory double modules • Employment Relations • Human Resource Management • Managerial Accounting and Finance and one double module from • Buyer Behaviour • International Management • Management Theory and Practice • Managing Public Services • Operations Management

• Marketing and Strategy • Organisational Behaviour

Year 3 – Requirements Four compulsory double modules • International Human Resource Management • Organisational Analysis and Change • Strategic Management • Work and Employment and two double modules from • Advanced Operations Management • Advertising and Marketing Communications Management • Accounting Theory and Practice • Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development • Ethics and Morality of Business • Exploratory Data Analysis • Japanese Management Systems • Marketing Decision Making • Managing Equality & Diversity • Management and Public Policy in the European Union • Services and Relationship Marketing

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BSc Business Management (International Management) Further Information BSc Business Management (International Management) UCAS Code: N202 BSc/BMIMgt Typical offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Fiona Davies Tel: 029 2087 6227 Fax: 029 2087 5666 Email: business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk

The BSc Business Management (International Management) programme examines the distinctive processes of management in multinational enterprises and reviews the influence of the international business context on such companies. This programme also covers regional patterns of business activity, with a particular emphasis on Japanese business and other rapidly developing business systems in East Asia. The programme reflects the internationalisation of business activity and the growth of companies with global reach. The programme now offers students the opportunity to study abroad for one semester during their second year. Opportunity to Study Abroad – see page 06 for details Year 1 – See page 26

Year 2 – Requirements Five compulsory double modules • Human Resource Management • Marketing and Strategy • International Management • Organisational Behaviour • Managerial Accounting and Finance and one double module from • Employment Relations • Logistics and Distribution Management • Managing Public Services • Management Theory and Practice • Marketing Research • Operations Management • Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

Year 3 – Requirements Four compulsory double modules • International Business and Marketing • International Human Resource Management • Japanese Management Systems • Strategic Management and two double modules from • Accounting Theory and Practice • Advanced Operations Management • Advertising and Marketing Communications Management • Ethics and Morality of Business • Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development • Exploratory Data Analysis • International Business Logistics • Marketing Decision Making • Managing Equality & Diversity • Management and Public Policy in the European Union • Modelling in Management Science • Organisational Analysis and Change • Services and Relationship Management • Strategic Supply Management

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Degree programmes Business Management

Further Information BSc Business Management (Logistics and Operations) UCAS Code: N291 BSc/BMLO Typical offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Fiona Davies Tel: 029 2087 6227 Fax: 029 2087 5666 Email: business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk

This programme allows students to specialise in the broad area of Logistics and Operations Management. The programme reflects the evolution of the study of logistics from its original context of transport to its present setting of business logistics. The subject is now well established with a solid basis in theory and research. The programme also reflects developments in the business world where the mode of transport is considered less important than the process involved in managing the supply chain. Year 1 – see page 26

Year 2 - Requirements Five compulsory double modules • Logistics and Distribution Management • Marketing and Strategy • Operations Management • Organisational Behaviour • Purchasing and Supply Chain Management and one double module from • Human Resource Management • International Management • Managerial Accounting and Finance • Management Theory and Practice • Managing Public Services

Year 3 - Requirements Four compulsory double modules • Advanced Operations Management • International Business Logistics • Strategic Management • Strategic Supply Management and two double modules from • Advertising and Marketing Communications Management • Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development • Ethics and Morality of Business • Exploratory Data Analysis • International Business and Marketing • International Business Logistics • International Human Resource Management • Japanese Management Systems • Management and Public Policy in the EU • Marketing Decision Making • Organisational Analysis and Change • Strategic Management of Public Services • Services and Relationship Marketing

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Accounting & Finance

BSc Business Management (Marketing) Further Information BSc Business Management (Marketing) UCAS Code: NN25 BSc/BMMkt Typical offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Fiona Davies Tel: 029 2087 6227 Fax: 029 2087 5666 Email: business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk

Business Management

BSc Business Management (Logistics and Operations)

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This degree programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the CIM Dual Award; students graduating successfully from Business Management (Marketing) are entitled to attain the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing by studying for and passing two CIM assessments instead of the four normally required. The programme provides a similarly broad based underpinning and coverage of a range of business and management modules but as the programme progresses through Level 2 to Level 3, it focuses on marketing issues such as market research, advertising, marketing management and database marketing, reflecting significant changes in the field. Year 1 – see page 26

Economics

Year 2 - Requirements Five compulsory double modules • Buyer Behaviour • Managerial Accounting and Finance • Marketing and Strategy • Marketing Research • Organisational Behaviour and one double module from • Human Resource Management • International Management • Logistics and Distribution Management • Management Theory and Practice • Managing Public Services • Operations Management • Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

Year 3 - Requirements Four compulsory double modules • Advertising and Marketing Communications Management • Marketing Decision Making • Services and Relationship Management • Strategic Management and two double modules from • Accounting Theory and Practice • Advanced Operations Management • Ethics and Morality of Business • Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development • Exploratory Data Analysis • International Business Logistics • International Business and Marketing • International Human Resource Management • Knowledge Management • Managing Equality & Diversity • Management and Public Policy in the European Union • Modelling in Management Science • Organisational Analysis and Change • Strategic Supply Management • Work and Employment

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BSc Business Management with a European Language

Economics

Business Management

Accounting & Finance

The degree in Business Management with a European Language is designed to combine the main elements of a Business Management degree with French, German or Spanish. The first year provides the core building blocks of management and business subjects, together with one module in the relevant language. Year two develops from this base, giving equal weighting to the business and language subjects. Students continue to focus on the core Business Management modules, whilst the language component concentrates on expression, translation and business language, providing the ideal preparation for the third year which is spent abroad. Here, students will be taught level two Business Management in their chosen language. The fourth year, when students return to Cardiff, extends the business and management content of the degree with three core and three option modules, together with one module to maintain the language input. Overall, the degree of Business Management with a European Language prepares students for careers in international business with an ability to work in their chosen European Language as well as in English.

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Further Information BSc Business Management with a European Language (Single Honours) UCAS Code: See website Typical offer: AAB to include B in the relevant modern language Admissions Tutor: Fiona Davies Tel: 029 2087 6227 Fax: 029 2087 5666 Email: business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk

Year 1 – Requirements Six compulsory double modules • Introduction to Accounting • Introduction to Economics • Marketing • People in Organisations • Statistical Analysis and Research Methods • Vocational Language Skills I

Year 2 – Requirements Five compulsory double modules • Business Language • Human Resource Management • Marketing and Strategy • Operations Management • Vocational Language Skills II and one compulsory single module per semester Autumn • Business Correspondence Spring • Oral Comprehension and Expression

Year 3 – Requirements Follow Business Management Modules in a European University Appropriate Year 2 level modules as available in the host University

‘I chose Business Management with French as business is becoming more global. I thoroughly enjoyed my year at Nantes’ prestigious business school, making great friends and important contacts for a future career in France. Modules both in Cardiff and in Nantes had global focuses and really prepared me for a global leadership role in the future.’

Year 4 – Requirements Three compulsory double modules • Language Skills for Professionals • Management and Public Policy in the EU • Strategic Management and three double modules from • Accounting Theory and Practice • Advanced Operations Management • Advertising and Marketing Communications Management • Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development • Ethics and Morality of Business • Exploring Data Analysis • International Business and Marketing • International Human Resource Management • Marketing Decision Making • Organisational Analysis and Change • Services and Relationship Marketing • Work and Employment

Karen Beasley Business Management with French

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Japan is an exciting country, and one that inspires much interest. Moreover, Japan is an important country, particularly in business. It is the world’s third largest economy – roughly the same as those of the United Kingdom, France and Italy combined! Japan is also a country that is changing in many areas. Businesses and other organisations will continue to need graduates who can understand Japan. The Business Studies and Japanese programme is designed to provide students with a sound knowledge of business, enable them to become proficient in Japanese and to gain a clear understanding of Japan itself. This is a four year degree of which the third year is spent in Japan. In the first two years of the BSc programme in Business Studies and Japanese you take modules from the Business Management programme and begin your study of the Japanese language and Japan (studying the same Japanese modules as those done by the Joint Honours BA students). During this time approximately twice as much class contact time is spent studying Japanese as is spent on the business studies modules. The year in Japan is spent studying in a Japanese university with which the Centre has an exchange agreement. By this stage you should have a sufficient command of the spoken language to operate comfortably in Japan and gain the maximum benefit from your period of study. In the final year, you return to Cardiff to continue with your business studies and also to further augment your knowledge through more advanced study of the Japanese language and by modules relating to modern Japan. There is still a significant shortage of people with competence in the Japanese language and an understanding of the intricacies of Japanese culture and working practices. As a result there is a considerable range of career prospects, particularly in the commercial sector. Graduates of the different degree programmes with Japanese tend to be in high demand because of this. Many graduates also successfully apply for the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, run by the Japanese government, which gives them the opportunity to live and work in Japan.

Further Information BSc Business Studies and Japanese (Joint Honours) UCAS Code: NT12 BSc/BSJ Typical offer: ABB Admissions Tutor: Christopher Hood Tel: 029 2087 4959 Fax: 029 2087 5666 Email: cjsc@cardiff.ac.uk Website: www.cardiff.ac.uk/carbs/cjsc

Year 1 – Requirements Three compulsory double modules • Introduction to Accounting • Japanese Language 1B • Statistical Analysis and Research Methods and three compulsory single modules per semester Autumn • Japanese Language IA (Autumn) • Principles of Business Management • Japanese History A: Creating a National Identity Spring • Japanese History B: Economic Development in Global Context • Japanese Language IA (Spring) • Principles of Marketing and Strategy Year 2 – Requirements Six compulsory double modules • Human Resource Management • Japanese Language 2A • Japanese Language 2B

Accounting & Finance

BSc Business Studies and Japanese (Joint Honours)

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Business Management

Degree programmes Business Management

Economics

• Marketing and Strategy • Modern Japanese Society • Operations Management

Year 3 – Requirements Intercalated Study Programme in Japan (Business)

Year 4 – Requirements Five compulsory double modules • Advanced Japanese Communication - this is a triple module • Advanced Japanese Studies - this is a triple module • Japanese Management Systems • Strategic Management plus one double module from • Advertising and Marketing Communications Management • Accounting Theory and Practice • Ethics and Morality of Business • Human Resource Management • International Business • Marketing Decision Making • Organisational Analysis and Change

‘Japan was by far the most interesting culture I have experienced. I was placed in Keio University in Tokyo, and I was living in really clean, convenient accommodation only two stops by train from buzzing Shibuya. Studying Japanese has been very rewarding; the staff are friendly and very helpful. Being able to live and experience the Japanese culture definitely separates this course from others and it makes university seem all the more worthwhile. I recommend it to anyone interested in Japan or an Eastern language.’ Jo West Japanese

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Degree programmes Business Management and Finance

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Degree programmes Economics

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BSc Econ in Banking and Finance BSc Econ Banking and Finance with a European Language (Four year course) BSc Econ in Business Economics BSc Econ Business Economics with a European Language (Four year course) BSc Econ in Economics BSc Econ Economics and Finance (Joint Honours) BSc Econ in Economics and Management Studies (Joint Honours) BSc Economics with a European Language (Four year course)

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Careers Economics is an intellectually stimulating discipline and the skills in Economics graduates are in high demand by employers in both the public and private sector. Graduate destinations typically include a range of management, marketing, banking and accounting professions, as well as work as professional economists. Some Economics graduates take a period of additional training after completing their degree, such as a postgraduate course or a further training course which will allow them to convert to another profession such as accountancy or law. Whatever career you pursue, you can be sure that the skills acquired during your Economics degree (problem solving ability, quantitative techniques, analytical skills etc), will be welcomed by employers.

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Cardiff Business School offers a wide range of modules across the economics discipline, with particular strength in the areas of applied economics, and in monetary and financial economics. The Economics degree schemes allow students to follow a number of modules in other business disciplines and to pursue joint degrees with the humanities subjects, accommodating a variety of interests, as well as meeting studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; future employment needs. training and phone conferences with a Reuters representative. The Trading Room gives students the opportunity to become attractive potential graduates in the City, where the job market is becoming ever more competitive. Exemptions BSc Banking & Finance Graduates gain exemption from certain examinations of the Chartered Institute of Bankers. Meet the Faculty

Trading Room The Trading Room is used as part of the BSc Economics and Finance programme but is open to all students, supervised by trained PhD students who will help students to become familiar with the new software. Students are offered the opportunity to undertake the Thomson Reuters Certification qualification, an industry qualification to prove their ability in using the platform to access all the information that they need. This five-module training process involves one-to-one

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Professor Kent Matthews is the Head of Section for Economics and was instrumental in setting up the Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trading Room. A regular expert commentator in national media, he teaches Banking on the undergraduate programme.

Professor Patrick Minford was formerly an Economics Advisor to the HM Treasury and was awarded a CBE for services to Economics. He teaches macroeconomics at an undergraduate level.

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Degree programmes Economics

BScEcon Banking and Finance “We are delighted to be partnering with Cardiff Business School and would like to foster the education and training of the next generation of financial markets participants. Furthermore, we look forward to sharing our industry expertise to add further value to the tremendous achievements of this world-class teaching institution.”

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Further Information BScEcon Banking and Finance (Single Honours) UCAS Code: N300 BScEcon/BF Typical offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Kevin Stagg Tel: 029 2087 6227 Fax: 029 2087 5666 Email: business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk

Michael Peters Member of the Eurex Executive Board, sponsors of the Trading Room

Cardiff is one of the relatively few traditional universities offering a Banking and Finance degree programme. It is of particular interest to those wishing to enter the financial sector as it can provide students with the opportunity to acquire specialist economic knowledge of the operation of the monetary and financial sectors. The Banking and Finance degree shares a common first year with Business Economics and Economics, then the degree programmes diverge progressively during the second and third years. These degrees provide the flexibility of a broad range of options to study along with the opportunity for specialisation within one field. Careers As our graduates gain a firm foundation of knowledge of the banking and financial sectors, the banking and finance degree provides opportunities for careers within banking, accountancy and other financial institutions. Graduates also gain exemption from certain examinations of the Chartered Institute of Bankers. For those who choose to work within a broader business context, the Banking and Finance programme equips students with intellectual skills and abilities which are welcomed within any business discipline.

Year 1 – Requirements Two double modules • Contemporary Economic Issues • Introduction to Accounting • Legal Studies Or one double module from the list above and one single module per semester from Autumn • Principles of Business Management Spring • Principles of Marketing and Strategy plus one of the following Routes Route 1 Two double modules or one double module and one single module per semester from • Contemporary Economic Issues • Legal Studies • Introduction to Accounting Autumn • Principles of Business Management Spring • Principles of Marketing and Strategy Route 2 One compulsory double module in the Autumn Semester • Professional Accounting and Information Management I Two compulsory single modules in the Spring Semester • Introduction to Finance • Professional Accounting and Information Management II

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Year 2 – Requirements Four compulsory double modules • Introductory Econometrics • Microeconomic Theory • Macroeconomic Theory • Money, Banking and Finance plus two further modules, at least one of which must be from Group 1 Group 1 • British Economy • Managerial Economics • Economics of the EU • Modern British Economic History • Law of Commerce, Banking and Investment • Social Economics Group 2 • Employment Relations • Managerial Accounting and Finance • Human Resource Management • Marketing and Strategy • Management Theory and Practice • Organisational Behaviour

Year 3 – Requirements Three compulsory double modules • Economics of Banking • Financial Economics • International Finance plus three modules, at least two of which must be from Group 1 Group 1 • Applied Welfare Economics • International Economic History • Business History • International Trade • Labour Economics • Econometrics • Public Finance • Industrial Economics Group 2 • Accounting Theory and Practice • Strategic Management • Ethics and Morality of Business • Work and Employment • Marketing Decision Making

‘I chose Cardiff Business School because it is one of the few universities that offers banking and finance, and is one of the leading business schools in the UK. It has excellent facilities, a good studying environment and an awesome social life. Cardiff has more to offer than just a degree.’ Feifan Tian Banking and Finance

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The Banking and Finance with a European language degree programme provides students with a thorough understanding of the method, content and scope of economic analysis, particularly in the fields of money, banking and finance, and a high level of competence working in their chosen foreign language. It aims to stimulate students intellectually to appreciate the value of economic analysis in understanding economic problems and equip them with a thorough grounding in the theory, concepts, principles and techniques of core subject areas of the discipline. It gives students a firm foundation of knowledge in the workings of the UK economy, with an emphasis on the banking and financial sectors, and the ability to use that knowledge in a range of contexts. The programme aims to provide students with a competence in a specified European language (French, Spanish or German) and knowledge of the economy of the country of that language. Through the study of Banking and Finance with a language, the Programme encourages a range of transferable discipline-specific and core skills that will be of value to students in future education and in their subsequent careers.

Further Information BSc Banking and Finance with a European Language (Single Honours) UCAS Code: See website Typical offer: AAB to include B in the relevant modern language Admissions Tutor: Kevin Stagg Tel: 029 2087 6227 Fax: 029 2087 5666 Email: business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk

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Degree programmes Economics

Year 1 – Requirements Three compulsory double modules • Applied Statistics and Mathematics in Economics and Business • Economic History • Vocational Language Skills I Plus one compulsory double module per semester Autumn • Microeconomics Spring • Macroeconomics Two single modules from • Contemporary Economic Issues • Legal Studies • Introduction to Accounting Autumn • Principles of Business Management Spring • Principles of Marketing & Strategy

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Year 2 – Requirements Four compulsory double modules • Introductory Econometrics • Money, Banking & Finance • Microeconomic Theory plus two compulsory language double modules • Business Language • Vocational Language Skills II and two compulsory single modules Autumn • Business Correspondence Spring • Oral Comprehension & Expression

Year 3 – Requirements Follow Accounting Modules in a European University Appropriate Year 2 level modules as available in the host University

Year 4 – Requirements Four compulsory double modules • Economics of Banking • Financial Economics • International Finance • Language Skills for Professionals and two double modules from • Applied Welfare Economics • Business History • Econometrics • International Economic History

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• International Trade • Industrial Economics • Labour Economics • Public Finance

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Degree programmes Economics

BScEcon Business Economics ‘I chose Business Economics because I was interested in both economic thought and methodology and the practical side of business. You also get more choice between modules which is helpful when you are not sure about what part of the course to focus on.’

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Further Information BScEcon Business Economics (Single Honours) UCAS Code: L114 BScEcon/BE Typical offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Kevin Stagg Tel: 029 2087 6227 Fax: 029 2087 5666 Email: business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk

Kirstin McNeil Final Year Business Economics

Understanding the theoretical aspects of Economics allows students to engage with a number of problems and policy issues. Business Economics appeals to those who wish to specialise in the application of economic theory to business decision making, matching a good knowledge of economic principles to an awareness of their uses and limitations in a business context. The Business Economics degree at Cardiff aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice in the areas of economics directly relevant to business. It focuses on an understanding of economic theory relating to the organisational and managerial characteristics of the modern business enterprise. The mix of options available to students incorporates a number of varied and exciting business and economic disciplines. As well as improving the range of career opportunities, this attractive variety of modules carries a high interest factor and attracts considerable demand for places. Careers Graduates in Business Economics pursue a variety of career paths, from work as professional economists to a range of management, marketing, banking and accounting professions. Year 1 – Requirements Two compulsory double modules • Applied Statistics and Mathematics in Economics and Business • Economic History plus one compulsory double module per semester Autumn • Microeconomics Spring • Macroeconomics plus one of the following Routes Route 1 Two double modules from • Contemporary Economic Issues • Legal Studies • Introduction to Accounting Route 2 One double module from • Contemporary Economic Issues • Legal Studies • Introduction to Accounting and one single module per semester Autumn • Principles of Business Management Spring • Principles of Marketing & Strategy Route 3 One compulsory double module in the Autumn Semester • Professional Accounting and Information Management I Two compulsory single modules in the Spring Semester • Introduction to Finance • Professional Accounting and Information Management II

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Year 2 – Requirements Four compulsory double modules • Introductory Econometrics • Macroeconomic Theory • Microeconomics Theory • Managerial Economics plus two further modules, at least one of which must be from Group 1 Group 1 • British Economy • Economics of the EU • Law of Commerce, Banking and Investment • Money, Banking and Finance • Modern British Economic History • Social Economics Group 2 • Buyer Behaviour • Employment Relations • Human Resource Management • Management Theory and Practice • Managerial Accounting and Finance • Marketing and Strategy • Organisational Behaviour

Year 3 – Requirements Four compulsory double modules • Applied Macroeconomics and Finance • Industrial Economics • Business Applications • Modern Business Enterprise Plus two further modules, at least one of which must be from Group 1 Group 1 • Applied Welfare Economics • International Trade • Business History • Labour Economics • Econometrics • Public Finance • International Economic History Group 2 • Accounting Theory and Practice • Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development • Ethics and Morality of Business • Marketing Decision Making • Strategic Management • Work and Employment

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The Business Economics degree programme with a language provides students with an understanding of economic theory, particularly that which focuses on the organisational and managerial characteristics of the modern business enterprise. It also aims to provide a high level of competence in a specified European language (French, Spanish or German) and knowledge of the economy of the country of that language. The Programme aims to inform students of the main features of the UK industrial economy and the key developments in business. Through the study of business economics and a language, the Programme encourages a range of transferable discipline-specific and core skills that will be of value to students in future education and in their subsequent careers. The Programme examines government and international business policy to identify their ramifications for the development of markets and firms. It introduces students to subject areas outside the economics discipline by offering them the opportunity to follow modules in business finance, marketing and other aspects of management.

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BSc Business Economics with a European Language

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Further Information BSc Business Economics with a European Language (Single Honours) UCAS Code: See website Typical offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Kevin Stagg Tel: 029 2087 6227 Fax: 029 2087 5666 Email: business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk

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Degree programmes Economics

Year 1 – Requirements Three compulsory double modules • Applied Statistics and Mathematics in Economics and Business • Economic History • Vocational Language Skills I plus one compulsory double module per semester Autumn • Microeconomics Spring • Macroeconomics Two single modules from • Contemporary Economic Issues • Introduction to Accounting • Legal Studies Autumn • Principles of Business Management Spring • Principles of Marketing & Strategy

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Year 2 – Requirements Three compulsory double modules • Introductory Econometrics • Microeconomic Theory • Managerial Economics plus two compulsory language double modules • Business Language • Vocational Language Skills II and two compulsory single modules Autumn • Business Correspondence Spring • Oral Comprehension & Expression

Year 3 – Requirements Follow Business Economics Modules in a European University Appropriate Year 2 level modules as available in the host University

Year 4 – Requirements Five compulsory double modules • Applied Macroeconomics & Finance • Business Applications • Industrial Economics • Language Skills for Professionals • Modern Business Enterprise plus one double module from • Applied Welfare Economics • International Trade • Business History • Labour Economics • Econometrics • Public Finance • International Economic History • Research Topics in Economics

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Degree programmes Economics

BScEcon Economics

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Further Information BScEcon Economics (Single Honours) UCAS Code: L100 BScEcon/Ec Typical offer: AAB including A level Mathematics Admissions Tutor: Kevin Stagg Tel: 029 2087 6227 Fax: 029 2087 5666 Email: business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk

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Can governments reduce unemployment without inducing inflation? What are the implications for the UK of the introduction of the single currency? How can the NHS be reformed to increase efficiency and equity? These are just some of the many issues and debates which may lead students to study Economics. An Economics degree at Cardiff provides students with a thorough understanding of economic analysis and aims to stimulate students to value this analysis in understanding economic problems and a wider range of social and political issues. Studying Economics provides a rigorous training that will be a useful grounding for future careers. At Cardiff, we provide breadth of interest with a broad range of options in the final year along with the opportunity to specialise, with the option of undertaking a dissertation on a research topic within Economics. Economics is a numerate subject and consistent with other universities, some modules will have a quantitative element. Applicants to the single honours degree in Economics are therefore required to offer A-level Mathematics or its equivalent. Students not taking A level Mathematics can apply to join the programme in the second year if they achieve a good mark in the first year core modules: Applied Statistics and Mathematics in Business, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. Careers Economics is an intellectually stimulating discipline and the skills of Economics graduates are in high demand by employers in both the public and private sector. Some Economics graduates take a period of additional training after completing their degree, a postgraduate course perhaps or a further training course which will allow them to convert to another profession such as accountancy or law. Whatever career you pursue, you can be sure that the skills acquired during your Economics degree (problem solving ability, quantitative techniques, analytical skills etc), will be welcomed by employers.

Year 1 - Requirements Two compulsory double modules • Applied Statistics and Mathematics in Economics and Business • Economic History one compulsory double module per semester Autumn • Microeconomics Spring • Macroeconomics and two double modules or one single module from • Contemporary Economic Issues • Introduction to Accounting • Legal Studies Autumn • Principles of Business Management Spring • Principles of Marketing and Strategy

Year 2 – Requirements Three compulsory double modules • Introductory Econometrics • Macroeconomic Theory • Microeconomic Theory and three double modules from • British Economy • Money, Banking and Finance • Economics of the EU • Modern British Economic History • Social Economics

Year 3 – Requirements Two compulsory double modules • Macroeconomic Analysis • Microeconomic Analysis and four double modules from • Applied Welfare Economics • Business History • Econometrics • Financial Economics • International Economic History • International Finance • International Trade • Labour Economics • Public Finance • Industrial Economics

‘The Business School has excellent library, computing and catering facilities. There is always a computer available in the Julian Hodge resource centre and plenty of copies of core textbooks in the library.’ Hina Naeem Economics

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Degree programmes Economics

Further Information BScEcon Economics and Finance (Single Honours) UCAS Code: LN13 BScEcon/EF Typical offer: AAB including A Level Mathematics Admissions Tutor: Kevin Stagg Tel: 029 2087 6227 Fax: 029 2087 5666 Email: business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk

This programme is designed to develop academic and technical skills and equip students for careers in economics, finance and business, as well as providing the foundations for further study. The programme emphasises the close relationship between economics and finance, and places those subjects in their broader organisational, social and political contexts. Careers The City of London is the most profitable square mile in the world. Finance is considered by many employers as an essential training for employment in the financial services sector. Economics is the foundation of modern finance. A degree bringing together these two subjects prepares the student for careers in financial institutions both as a specialist and a generalist. It is also a good foundation for postgraduate study.

Year 1 – Requirements Four compulsory double modules • Applied Statistics and Mathematics in Economics and Business • Introduction to Accounting • Macroeconomics • Microeconomics Two compulsory single modules Autumn • Introduction to Business Management Spring • Introduction to Finance and one double module from • Contemporary Economic Issues • Economic History • Legal Studies

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Year 2 – Requirements Five compulsory double modules • Business Finance • Macroeconomic Theory • Introductory Econometrics • Microeconomic Theory • Financial Markets and Institutions and one double module from • British Economy • Economics of the EU • Managerial Economics • Law of Commerce, Banking and Investment • Managerial Accounting and Finance • Modern British Economic History • Money, Banking and Finance • Political Economy of the EU • Social Economics

Year 3 – Requirements Five compulsory double modules • Business Finance • Macroeconomic Analysis • Econometrics • Microeconomic Analysis • International Corporate Finance and one single module per semester Autumn • Financial Derivatives Spring • Security Analysis and Portfolio Management or one double module • Financial Economics

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Degree programmes Economics

BScEcon Economics and Management Studies (Joint Honours)

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Further Information BScEcon Economics and Management Studies (Joint Honours) UCAS Code: LN12 BScEcon/EM Typical offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Kevin Stagg Tel: 029 2087 6227 Fax: 029 2087 5666 Email: business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk

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The Joint Honours degree programme Economics and Management offers students the opportunity to combine the main elements of Business Economics with a study of management. Through a combination of core and optional modules, students are given the opportunity to pursue subject areas which are of particular interest to them, such as marketing or employment relations, while acquiring a sound knowledge of the main elements of both subjects. Equal weighting is given to both subjects throughout the three years of the degree.

Year 1 – Requirements Two compulsory double modules • Applied Statistics and Mathematics in Economics and Business • Marketing and one compulsory double module per semester Autumn • Microeconomics Spring • Macroeconomics and one compulsory single module per semester Autumn • Principles of Business Management Spring • Principles of Marketing and Strategy and one double module from • Contemporary Economic Issues • People in Organisations • Economic History

‘I chose Economics and Management because on top of being a very employable degree to have, it offers a larger range of module choices than other degree schemes. This meant I could specialise in areas that interested me, whilst still getting a grounding in the core elements of both subjects.’

Year 2 – Requirements Two compulsory double module • Microeconomic Theory • Introductory Econometrics Plus one of • Industrial Economics • Macroeconomic Theory • Money, Banking and Finance and three double modules from • Buyer Behaviour • Marketing and Strategy • Employment Relations • Organisational Behaviour • Human Resource Management • Managerial Accounting and Finance • Management Theory and Practice

Year 3 – Requirements Three double modules from • Accounting Theory and Practice • Entrepreneurship and SME Development • Ethics and Morality of Business • Marketing Decision Making • Strategic Management • Work and Employment Plus modules from one of the following groups: Group 1 Three double modules from: • Business History • Economics of Banking • Financial Economics • International Finance Group 2 Three double modules from: • Applied Macroeconomics and Finance • Business Applications • Business History • Industrial Economics • Modern Business Enterprise Group 3 Both • Macroeconomic Analysis • Microeconomic Analysis Plus one double module from: • Applied Welfare Economics • International Trade • Business History • Labour Economics • Econometrics • Public Finance • International Economic History

John Kenyon Economics and Management Studies

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The degree in Economics with a European Language is designed to combine the main elements of an Economics degree with French, German or Spanish. The first year provides the core modules which are the foundations for the rest of the degree, together with one module in the relevant language. In the second year, equal attention is given to the study of economics and the enhancement of language skills. The language modules taken during the second year provide the ideal preparation for the third year, which is spent abroad. While attending University in a country where their language of choice is spoken, students will be taught and examined in that language. The degree of Economics with a European Language prepares students for a career in, or further study of, Economics, combined with the ability to work in an additional European Language.

Further Information BSc Economics with a European Language (Single Honours) UCAS Code: See website Typical offer: AAB to include B in the relevant modern language Admissions Tutor: Kevin Stagg Tel: 029 2087 6227 Fax: 029 2087 5666 Email: business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk

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BSc Economics with a European Language

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Degree programmes Economics

Year 1 – Requirements Three compulsory double modules per semester • Applied Statistics and Mathematics in Economics and Business • Economic History • Vocational Language Skills I and one compulsory double module per semester Autumn • Microeconomics Spring • Macroeconomics and one double module or two single modules from • Contemporary Economic Issues • Introduction to Accounting Autumn • Principles of Business Management Spring • Principles of Marketing and Strategy

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Year 2 – Requirements Five compulsory double modules • Business Language • Microeconomic Theory • Introductory Econometrics • Vocation Language Skills II • Macroeconomic Theory and one compulsory single module per semester Autumn • Business Correspondence Spring • Oral Comprehension and Expression

Year 3 – Requirements Follow Economics Modules in a European University Appropriate Year 2 level modules as available in the host University

Year 4 – Requirements Three compulsory double modules • Language Skills for Professionals • Macroeconomic Analysis and three double modules from: • Applied Welfare Economics • Business History • Econometrics • Financial Economics • Industrial Economics

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• Microeconomic Analysis • International Economic History • International Trade • Labour Economics • Public Finance

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Degree programmes Joint Honours Degree Programme

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Degree programmes Joint Honours Degree Programme

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Joint Honours Degree Programme The Business School offers five internal joint honours schemes: Accounting and Economics (page 21), Accounting and Management (page 22), Business Management and Finance (page 23), Economics and Management (page 40) and Business Studies and Japanese (page 31). In addition to this there are a wide range of combinations from other schools within the University that can be taken with Economics to form a Joint Honours degree. In combination with the School of European Studies students can pursue a BSc Econ in Politics and Economics or a BA in Economics with French, German, Italian or Spanish. Other joint honours degree schemes available combine Economics with History or Philosophy.

BScEcon Joint Honours Degree Programme Politics and Economics (LL12) Student study is divided 50:50 between these two subjects, with students on the Economics side taking core macroeconomic and microeconomic theory modules in Years 1 and 2 (along with the core Applied Statistics module in year 1), then either further core modules or a range of optional modules in Year 3, depending on choice of modules in Year 2.

Further Information BSc Econ Joint Honours, BA Joint Honours Modern European Languages and BA Joint Honours Arts Admissions Tutor: Kevin Stagg BA Japanese and a European language Admissions Tutor: Christopher Hood Tel: 029 2087 6227 Fax: 029 2087 5666 Email: business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk

BA Joint Honours Degree Programmes – Modern European Languages French and Economics (RL11) German and Economics (RL21) Italian and Economics (RL31) Spanish and Economics (LR14) BA European Language and Economics students also take two modules in Economics in Year 1 and then divide their studies equally between Economics and the language for Years 2 and 4 (Year 3 is spent abroad). The language modules in the BA schemes cover aspects of the country’s history, culture, politics and language. (The language modules taught under the BSc schemes – see page 30 – focus on business-oriented language.) In year 3, while attending University in the country where their language of choice is spoken, students will be taught and examined in that language. For more details on the year abroad concerning the host universities or work opportunities see the School of European Studies’ webpage.

BA Joint Honours Degree Programmes – Arts History (VL11) Philosophy (VL51) In Year 1, Economics comprises one of the three subjects studied (taking macroeconomics and microeconomics). In Year 2, the degree is divided equally between Economics and the Arts subject (where students continue with macroeconomics and microeconomics plus an additional option Economics module). In Year 3 the degree is still divided equally between Economics and the Arts subject. The Economics component is composed of optional modules.

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The Cardiff Japanese Studies Centre offers the following Joint Honours degree programmes: BA in French and Japanese (TR41) BA in German and Japanese (TR42) BA in Italian and Japanese (TR43) BA in Spanish and Japanese (TR44) BA Japanese and European language degree programmes follow the joint honours degree format combining study of Japanese (focusing on grammar in Year 1, and covering aspects of Japanese society and language in Years 2 and 4) along with studies in the relevant modern European language For more details see the following link: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/carbs/cjsc/teach.html

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Degree programmes Banking and Finance with a European Language

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Degree programmes Business Economics with a European Language

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Degree Programmes with a European Language

As we live in a globalised economy, language skills are becoming increasingly attractive to both students and employers. Students may take Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business Economics, Business Management or Economics and combine it with French, Spanish or German. Entry Requirements If you wish to study a Single Honours subject with French, Spanish or German you will be expected to be taking GCE A-Level in the relevant language and to obtain Grade B or better in that language. Careers Graduates have the same competence in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business or Economics as Single Honours graduates, but with the additional and increasingly valued ability to conduct business in a language other than English.

The Year Abroad Year three consists of one yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s study at a university in a European country whose language is part of your degree. The programme of study is subject to approval by Cardiff Business School and will be equivalent to 6 double or 12 single Cardiff Business School modules (120 credits). It will consist of courses in accounting, economics, management, business etc., taught and assessed in the European language, and will thus provide competency in the language within a framework of accounting, economics and business specialisations. Cardiff Business School has developed links with several universities or equivalent institutions in France, Spain, Switzerland and Germany. It is intended that the size of each group from Cardiff Business School at any host institution will be two to four students. Students studying in Europe as part of their degree scheme are, in most cases, eligible for a grant from the Erasmus scheme, operated by the British Council. Cardiff Business School has international partnership agreements with high ranking institutions in Europe. The School currently has bi-lateral exchange agreements with: In France Epsci Essec Ecole de Management International Audencia Nantes School of Management Universite Pantheon-Assas, Paris II Toulouse Business School In Germany Mannheim University Konstanz University In Spain University Ramon Lull, IQS Barcelona Universidad Pontificia, Comillar Madrid, ICADE Universidad de Navarra In Switzerland University of Lausanne For more information visit www.cf.ac.uk/carbs/

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cardiff University has been an amazing experience for me. I will never forget all the great times I have had. I would recommend Cardiff to everyone, it is a brilliant place to come and study with all the qualities of being a top class university and a brilliant city. The fact that my course allowed me to go and live in Paris was amazing, especially getting to experience living in French halls of residence, which were in the centre of Paris. One of the best years of my life, would recommend it to everyone, shame it all comes to an end.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; David Brooks Graduate Economics 2006

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Note: Cardiff Business School monitors all of its partner institutions regularly and the available institutions may differ from those listed above when the next intake of students reaches the intercalated year.

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Degree programmes Business Economics with a European Language

Careers

Our graduates are in high demand with the leading global employers.

The Careers Service at Cardiff University is committed to providing unparalleled support to students, graduates and postgraduates. A Career Consultant is available two days a week on-site at the Business School and a team of Career Consultants are available at the Careers & Employability Centre, 50 Park Place. The Service has a dedicated International Students Career Advisor who offers 30-minute appointments and holds workshops on Employment Regulations and CV’s. The Careers & Employability Centre, 50 Park Place, is specifically designed to meet student needs and includes an extensive and well-equipped Careers Library with comprehensive information, internet access, computerised guidance programmes and DVD library. Vacancy information for student and graduate jobs are readily available on-line. As well as careers advice, guidance, careers workshops and information resources available at the Centre, the Careers Service provides a series of 50-minute Careers Management Skills workshops aimed at 2nd & final year students delivered in the Business School by members of the Careers Service.

Further Information please visit our website at www.cardiff.ac.uk/carsv for up-to-date details of career activities.

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“RWE npower has recruited several Cardiff University graduates over the past five years in areas such as Business Management. We recognise that, through their experience of high academic standards and a broad range of extracurricular activities, they are well equipped to add value to our business from day one.” Louis Koonjean – Graduate Recruitment Manager, RWE npower

Work experience is a key component of the Careers Service approach. Students are actively encouraged to gain this during their time at Cardiff. The Careers Service has a dedicated Work Experience Manager who actively promotes the benefits of work experience. Students can attend a dedicated Work Experience fair, workshops and 1:1 advisory sessions. In addition, we are part of the flagship GO Wales programme which provides both paid and unpaid work experience placements. There is a team of GO Wales staff based in the Careers Service who arrange term-time and vacation placements. More information is available at: www.gowales.co.uk or contact placements@cf.ac.uk. Graduates are offered continuing support through the Graduate Employment Advice Centre, 50 Park Place. Graduates who have returned home can still receive guidance and advice by e-mail. Cardiff University has a number of local and national employers from all industries who are keen to recruit Cardiff graduates. These include: Abercrombie & Fitch, Accenture, Atkins, Barclays, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, HSBC, KPMG, PwC, RWE npower and the Welsh Assembly Government.

‘I am delighted to work closely with the Careers Service at Cardiff University. You too should work closely with them; using them wisely will give you a definite head start when it comes to gaining that all important first job.’ Sharon Welch, Deloitte

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The Application Process Applications are made online via the UCAS website using the ‘UCAS apply’ facility. To use this facility you need to log onto www.ucas. com/apply. The UCAS website will provide you with information on how to apply and will explain the procedure for applications. You are advised to consult this information carefully before completing your application. All applications made during the main UCAS cycle, which runs from 1 October 2011 through to 15 January 2012, will be treated equitably and late applications made outside this period will be considered on a case by case basis. Entry Requirements A-Levels The entry requirement for all our programmes with the exception of BSc Business Studies and Japanese (NT12) for students who have taken or are currently studying A-levels is AAB from three A level subjects (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking). Students intending to study BSc Business Studies and Japanese need to achieve ABB. For Single Honours Economics (L100) and Economics and Finance (LN13) one of the three A-level subjects studied must be Mathematics and for all programmes with a European language, one of the three A-level subjects must be the language that the student intends to study as part of his/her programme. GCSE Requirement We also require Mathematics at GCSE grade B or above, and English at GCSE grade C or above. Other The School accepts a large variety of alternative qualifications from the UK or overseas and students offering these qualifications are welcome to apply. For further details please consult the University’s pages for Prospective Students. Applying to Cardiff Business School With the exception of BSc Business Studies with Japanese, all of the School’s programmes have the same entry requirement, AAB in three A-levels, as mentioned above. This means that a majority of our applicants joining us in a particular year will have achieved the same entry criteria and will as a result be able to change between programmes within the School at the start of the academic year. The School prides itself on this flexibility and we therefore encourage you to apply for only one of our programmes on your UCAS application form, giving you the opportunity to apply more widely. Students may also be eligible to change between schemes at the end of their first year without having to retake the first year of the new chosen programme.

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Students wishing to change to our BSc Economics or Economics and Finance scheme upon arrival must have studied A-level Mathematics (although they can transfer into this scheme in their second year dependent upon their first year performance). Students wishing to change to our programmes with a European language must also have studied the relevant language for their A-levels. If your require further clarification on the flexibility of our programmes, please contact the admissions team who will be happy to assist you. Telephone: 02920 876227 or 02920 875755 or +44 2920 876227 if calling from outside the UK e-mail: business-ug@cardiff.ac.uk Open Day A University Open Day is held in April each year and provides the opportunity to visit all Academic Schools in addition to residences, the Students’ Union and sports facilities. In addition, a general visit day is held at the University in September. If students are interested in attending a general visit day, please contact: University Schools’ Liaison Office on: (029) 2087 4455 or e-mail: openday@cardiff.ac.uk www.cf.ac.uk/opendays Business School Open Days A series of Open Days are held from January to March for all those applicants who have been made offers of a place at Cardiff Business School. A visit to Cardiff will allow you to judge for yourself the quality of the Business School, as well as the attractions of the University and the City. During the visit you will be shown some of the School’s facilities, meet some of the Faculty who teach on the various degree programmes, chat with current students and learn about important aspects of the courses. Equal Opportunities Cardiff University is committed to promoting equality and diversity in all of its practices and activities, including those relating to student recruitment, selection and admission. The University aims to establish an inclusive culture which welcomes and ensures equality of opportunity for applicants of all ages, ethnicities, disabilities, family structures, genders, nationalities, sexual orientations, races, religious or other beliefs, and socio-economic backgrounds. This commitment forms part of the Equality and Diversity Policy which is available at: www.cardiff.ac.uk/cocom/equalityanddiversity/index.html

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Notes for Welsh Language Applicants We recognise that if you are a Welsh speaker you may feel more comfortable speaking to a Welsh speaking personal tutor. Provided there are Welsh speaking members of staff in your subject area, every effort will be made to allocate a Welsh speaker to you. If you wish, you can also submit your assessed work and take your examinations through the medium of Welsh, regardless of the language of tuition of the course you are following. Some of the accommodation at Talybont and Senghennydd Court student residences has been allocated for Welsh speakers and learners who would like to be grouped together. If you would like to take advantage of this please make a note of this on your accommodation form.

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Important information. please read carefully The University offers the information contained in this brochure as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract and is not binding on prospective students, students or the University. While the University makes every effort to check the accuracy of the factual content at the time of publication, some changes will inevitably occur in the interval between publication and the academic year to which the brochure relates (Entry 2012). For example, courses, entry requirements and typical offers may have changed in line with market and student demand, and research development. Applicants should not therefore rely solely on this brochure and should visit the University website (www.cardiff.ac.uk) for up-to-date information concerning course content, accreditation, and entry requirements for the relevant academic year when considering applying to the University. Tuition Fees Please read carefully the fee information which relates to your situation: For information about tuition fees please see the University website: www.cardiff.ac.uk/fees

From left to right: Dr Louise Macniven, Mrs Catherine Attwood, Dr Christopher Hood, Dr Saeed Heravi, Dr Fiona Davies, Ms Wendy Brown, Dr Kevin Stagg.

Introducing the Admissions Team: Accounting & Related Degree Programmes Dr Louise Macniven and Dr Patrick Wylie Business Management Degree Programmes Dr Fiona Davies, Dr Saeed Heravi Economics & Related Degree Programmes (including Banking & Finance) Dr Kevin Stagg Business Studies and Japanese Dr Christopher Hood Senior Admissions Tutor Dr Kevin Stagg Undergraduate Admissions Manager Ms Wendy Brown Undergraduate Admissions Administrator Mrs Catherine Attwood

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This document can also be made available in large print (text), braille and on audio tape/ CD. To request an alternative format, please contact Alys Southwood: Tel: 02920 875731 Email: southwooda@cardiff.ac.uk

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Terms and Conditions Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within this brochure is correct at the time of going to press in July 2011. However, the University does not accept any liability for any errors that it may contain, or for any subsequent changes to the University or Government policy that may affect the information given. Cardiff University expressly excludes any representations or warranties (whether expressed or implied) and all liability including direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of the information on these pages, to the fullest extent possible under law. The pulp used in the production of this paper is obtained from sustainably managed Scandinavian tree farms and utilizes an elementary chlorine-free bleaching process.

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