| PO1 | Knowledge - Breadth |
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| | (a) | On successful completion of the programme the student will be expected to have a developed and integrated knowledge of the
following business areas: a. Strategic Management b. Innovation c. Supply Chain Management d. Corporate Social
Responsibility e. International Business f. Management Practice g. Employment Law h. Corporate Governance & Finance i. Project Management
And in the electives: j. Management Science k. Employee Relations Practice l. Organisational Development and Change m. Tourism Management n. Business French/Spanish/German Understanding should be one of
emergent critical appraisal The successful graduate will also be expected to demonstrate a comprehensive perspective and
appreciation of the inter-relationships between business functions and processes The graduate will also be expected to be able
to: a. Comprehend the development of organisations, including the important issues in starting and developing a company a.
Critically apply an in-depth knowledge of the processes involved in formulating and implementing business strategy b. For those
electing to study French, German or Spanish, to communicate competently in a social and professional business context. |
| PO2 | Knowledge - Kind |
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| | (a) | Demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding in a number of the core sub-fields of business, with a developed awareness of the received business environment, social responsibilities and the need for adaptation and change Demonstrate a knowledge that is integrated across a number of the core sub-fields of business For those electing to study French, German or Spanish, the programme will facilitate research and comment on the political and socio-economic climate of the country where the relevant language is spoken |
| PO3 | Skill - Range |
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| | (a) | The graduate will have acquired an ability to integrate complex material from a range of modules in a cross functional manner
using, for example, case studies and project work. (S)he will have built on the knowledge base acquired on entry to the
programme and be capable of: a. Explaining the issues involved in the formulation, implementation and evaluation of complex
corporate and international market entry strategies b. Identifying and analysing the strategic issues in relation to the human
resources of the organization c. Interpreting employment law issues as they relate to the business environment. d.
Communicating effectively with those inside and outside the organization e. Sythesising the critical aspects of planning and of
project development and management f. Devising and implementing domestic and international marketing plans. g. Developing
an awareness of the practical methods used in financial management decision making. h. Demonstrating, when applicable, an
effective knowledge of their chosen foreign language in a business environment by translating, analysing and reporting upon
topics of general and business interest to produce research on companies and products relevant to that foreign country. Ability
to review the literature in a specified field or sub-field of business, to access business data from a variety of sources and to use
appropriate qualitative and quantitative methodological techniques for the purposes of primary and secondary research Ability to
write, present and defend material that articulates ideas, insights and analysis, using a variety of business media Engage in
debate in an organizational context, mindful of position Demonstrate a comprehensive awareness and understanding of core
recognised professional and technical standards in particular sub-fields of business Demonstrate interpersonal skills of effective
listening, negotiation, persuasion and presentation |
| PO4 | Skill - Selectivity |
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| | (a) | The honours degree programme will develop the graduate’s critical analytical abilities in systematically addressing in-depth
organisational business decision making, so that (s)he can: a. Exercise judgement, to facilitate informed decisions on complex
management, technical and functional areas relating to organisations, products, processes and services b. Critically analyse
important business issues in relation to strategy n development and implementation c. Analyse business environments and
prepare options and scenarios to aid decision making in a business context d. Identify and evaluate advanced solutions to
complex industry problems e. Where students choose a language elective, be able to function effectively in the particular foreign
professional and business environment through the business language they elected to study |
| PO5 | Competence - Context |
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| | (a) | On successful completion of this programme of study the graduate will be expected to be able to demonstrate the following: a.
Effective competencies in communication, problem solving, collaboration and research b. Ability to analyse, interpret and
manipulate data in pursuit of solutions to complex business problems c. Ability to apply problem solving and creative thinking
across a range of business sub-fields d. Capacity to contribute creatively to the process of business development e. Ability to
integrate knowledge from a range of subject areas and analyse information from a variety of contexts f. Critical understanding of
the general ethical implications of job roles and responsibilities in a business and wider social context g. Critically evaluate and
formulate considered opinions and solutions in relation to the functional areas of the organisation h. Provide innovative and
entrepreneurial skills to support their analyses and opinions in moving from idea generation to implementation |
| PO6 | Competence - Role |
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| | (a) | On successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to: Engage in self directed work Participate constructively
(contribute, collaborate and direct, if so charged), in complex team environments across the core business areas Reflect on own
practice and develop an understanding of the pressure of organisational roles |
| PO7 | Competence - Learning to Learn |
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| | (a) | Ability to recognize and acknowledge the limitations of his/her current knowledge, skill and competence and plan to transcend
these limitations through further learning Ability to observe and learn from participation in complex and challenging strategic
planning and decision making situations through the use of, for example, case analysis and project work Ability to take
responsibility for their own learning, as a culture of academic integrity, independence and high ethical standards is promoted
throughout the programme Ability to understand the full complement of stakeholders and business communities and to develop
stakeholder sensitive business decisions Have a developed awareness of the need for the continued enhancement of business
competencies |
| PO8 | Competence - Insight |
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| | (a) | Possess a conceptual awareness that will enable them to knowledgeably question existing precepts and evolve an individual
approach to work-based study and research Capacity to be socially responsible and develop a sense of own value system
Capacity to draw complex information together and draw out policy implications Capacity to reflect on own practice and
reorganise skills set in order to produce something new |
