BUSINESS STUDIES BSc (HONS) LEVEL 6 DEGREE

Overview

This degree programme will prepare you for a career in business management in industry, commerce or the public sector. You will participate in case studies, experiential and practical exercises, verbal and written presentations, individual and group projects and directed private study.

Typically, weekly contact hours are scheduled for a minimum for 3 hours per module week per semester. Students can study no more than two modules per semester. Student workload usually includes 2 to 3 assessments (a combination of coursework and/or examination) per module. Students are expected to carry out substantial additional reading and research outside of scheduled class time. Staff are all well qualified to deliver the programme and have substantial work experience in their deliverable areas.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.

• Applicants should have obtained HNC/HND Business or equivalent

• Applicants should have attained at least 15 points at Level 2 or above (e.g. GCSE) or have alternative approved qualifications. This must include GCSE English Language Grade C or Essential Skills Communication Level 2 and GCSE Mathematics Grade C or Essential Skills Numeracy Level 2. In addition, applicants must provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English Language

• Interview required

The College’s Admissions policy reflects the expectations of the UK Quality Code Admissions, Recruitment and Widening Access (Nov 2018).

Please note that applicants progressing to higher education courses at Level 4 and above in the College or UK Universities may require a specific GCSE/ A Level profile. In some cases, the Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy may not be a suitable alternative to a GCSE.

The list of acceptable qualifications for equivalency to English and mathematics for Ulster University is available from the following link: www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements#eng

It is the responsibility of the applicant to check each University’s progression requirements before enrolling on a course.

Please note that for Ulster University qualifications, the general entry requirements for Ulster University must also be met. A base campus has been listed for the purposes for any face-to-face delivery.

Accredited by: Ulster University

2 years part-time Higher Education

What Will I Study?

Year 1

• Accounting for Business Decisions

• Operations Management & Supply Chain Management

• Quality Management

• Governance, Risk & Ethics

How Will I Be Assessed?

FINTECH LEVEL 5 FOUNDATION DEGREE - HIGHER LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP

QUALIFICATION ENDORSED BY:

First Derivatives

Newry

3 years full-time

Accredited by: Ulster University (Subject to validation)

Higher Level Apprenticeship from the following link:

Year 2

• Leadership and Change

• Enterprise Development and Entrepreneurship

• Business Strategy

• Global Marketing

You will be assessed on a regular basis using a range of appropriate assessment methods such as written and practical assignments, projects, case studies, presentations and examinations.

Tuition Fees

Course Fee £129*

Exam/Awarding Body £TBC**

*The tuition fee is per module.

**Where the exam/awarding body fee is listed as TBC, the information has not yet been released by our partner awarding bodies for 23/24. This fee will be published on our website as soon as it becomes available.

Other Fees

Students will be required to purchase the recommended texts for each module, which is approximately £50 per module.

Further Study

On successful completion of the full degree programme, you can continue your studies by enrolling on postgraduate courses at SRC or other universities.

Careers

On successful completion of the full degree programme, you can progress to senior positions in human resources, marketing, finance and general management.

Contacts

FacultyPRSE@src.ac.uk 028 3025 9683

We are seeing increasing demand from our clients for consultants with skillsets blending finance and basic technical skills.

Higher Level Apprenticeship’s have already proven to be an excellent source of junior talent to our business, and for students to come in with basic FinTech will allow an excellent raw talent base to build on.

Overview

Fintech is an emerging and dynamic industry across the UK and Ireland. This course aims to integrate both financial services and technology to improve the user experience and address the skills gap which currently exists. This innovative programme is available part-time and includes a diverse range of modules from across the College’s Faculty of Professional Services and Faculty of Computing, Design and Academic Studies. This course allows progression onto the Level 6 BSc(Hons) Financial Technology at Ulster University (final year).

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.

• Applicants should normally have obtained a minimum of 64 UCAS points achieved through the completion of A-Levels, National Awards, Access or other alternative approved level 3 qualifications

• Applicants should have attained at least 15 points at Level 2 or above (e.g. GCSE) or have alternative approved qualifications. This must include GCSE English Language Grade C or Essential Skills Communication Level 2 and GCSE Mathematics Grade B. In addition, applicants must provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English Language

• Entry to Higher Level Apprenticeships (HLA) - employers may further enhance the entry criteria at their discretion. All applicants for HLAs will be interviewed by prospective employers to decide their suitability prior to being employed by a company. Each the applicant must secure employment with a Northern Ireland based company with a minimum contract of 21 hours. Entrance to HLAs is subject to meeting DfE Operational requirements

The College’s Admissions policy reflects the expectations of the UK Quality Code Admissions, Recruitment and Widening Access (Nov 2018).

Please note that applicants progressing to higher education courses at Level 4 and above in the College or UK Universities may require a specific GCSE/A-Level profile. In some cases, the Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy may not be a suitable alternative to a GCSE.

The list of acceptable qualifications for equivalency to English and mathematics for Ulster University is available www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements#eng

It is the responsibility of the applicant to check each University’s progression requirements before enrolling on a course at the College.

Please note that for Ulster University qualifications, the general entry requirements for Ulster University must also be met in addition to those listed above.

A base campus has been listed for the purposes for any face-to face delivery.

What Will I Study?

Year 1

• Programming 1

• Financial Institutions and Capital Markets

• Database Systems

• Business Analysis 1

• Work Based Learning 1

How

Year 2

• Programming 2

• Financial Mathematics and Statistics

• Business Analysis 2

• Financial Modelling future data

• Work Based Learning 2

Will I Be Assessed?

Year 3

• Human Computer Interaction

• Behavioural Sciences

You will complete two assessments per unit, which may include coursework, a class test, group work, a practical or a written exam.

Tuition Fees

FREE – Funded by the Department for the Economy

Other Fees

Not applicable.

Further Study

This course allows progression onto the Level 6 BSc(Hons) Financial Technology at Ulster University (final year).

Careers

This Programme has been developed in response to the fast growing FinTech sector in Northern Ireland, to support the need for skilled financial technology graduates. It will provide you with the skills and knowledge to secure a graduate job and an exciting career path. With developments moving so fast in this sector your industry experience will make you a highly sought-after candidate for graduate jobs.

• Big data analyst

• Blockchain Developer

• Business Consultant

• Cybersecurity Analyst

Job roles Contacts hla@src.ac.uk

Portadown: 028 3839 7778

Newry: 028 3025 9664

• Financial Services Practitioner

• Research and Analytical Roles

FacultyPRSE@src.ac.uk 028 3025 9683