| 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. Financial Management b. Enterprise Development c. Company Law, Business Law and
Partnership Law d. Research Methods e. Digital Business f. Human Resource Management g. Operations and Quality
Management h. Marketing Management And electively: i. Managerial Economics j. Tourism Studies k. Employee Relations Framework l. Business French/Spanish/German The programme builds on the knowledge base established at Higher Certificate
level in Business and is primarily concerned with acquiring higher cognitive understanding and attainment. |
| PO2 | Knowledge - Kind |
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| | (a) | The graduate will be expected to be able to: Understand the conceptual framework underpinning management theory and practice together with the limitations of the theory Understand the relevance of the strategic context within which organisations operate Understand the nature and contribution of the various managerial functions and roles in organizations Understand the performance infrastructure that need to be in place before performance can be achieved in organizations Explain the relevance of business ethics and corporate social responsibility for organisations and managerial decision-making Understand the critical success factors distinguishing high performance organisations from others Explain the conceptual application of how data, information systems, people and finance can be applied to enable an organisation to be managed effectively Demonstrate a knowledge that is integrated across a number of the core sub-fields of business |
| PO3 | Skill - Range |
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| | (a) | On successful completion of the programme, the graduate will be expected to have in depth specialist knowledge in business
and management practice, in balance with the expertise necessary for its practical application in different work and career
contexts. He/she should be able to: Develop effective problem solving and decision making skills in business and management,
making use of appropriate quantitative and qualitative skills Create, analyse and assess a range of business opportunities/
options together with the capacity to apply ideas and knowledge to a range of situations Plan and direct the methods for the
management and development of people within organizations Select appropriate Information Technology applications for
business Apply the principles of quality management and direct the key areas involved in the management of resources and
operations Apply the principles of company, competition and partnership law in a business context Identify appropriate methods
for raising capital , and the appraisal of financing business ventures Analyse sources of information for markets, for resources,
goods and services, and the influences affecting customers and suppliers behaviour Critically evaluate the values, assumptions,
statements of evidence in their own work and that of others. Communicate effectively and persuasively in a variety of
managerial situations Develop an awareness of the nature and contribution of the diverse and varied managerial roles in
organisations Develop self-awareness and sensitivity to diversity in terms of people and culture in business and management
issues Communicate effectively and translate in French, Spanish or German |
| PO4 | Skill - Selectivity |
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| | (a) | On successful completion of the programme, the graduate will be expected to be able to: Apply concepts and abstract
processes in management theory to represent and solve real world problems Make informed judgment in situations where
limited qualitative and qualitative information is available Balance the competing expectation of stakeholders in decision making
Identify and engage business and management problems with an emphasis on the social responsibility and managerial ethics
Employ language skills for use in an international work environment |
| PO5 | Competence - Context |
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| | (a) | On successful completion of the programme, the graduate will be expected to be able to: Understand the application of research
findings into business and management issues in a variety of contexts Use specialist skills e.g. in Marketing/Sales, HRM, IT and
Finance to conduct research Transfer and apply diagnostic and creative skills in a range of business and management contexts |
| PO6 | Competence - Role |
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| | (a) | On successful completion of the programme, the graduate will be expected to be able to: Take direction, accept criticism and
use feedback to enhance own performance and that of others Participate constructively, (contribute and collaborate) in a
multidisciplinary team environment, across the core business areas Be self-directed in terms of time, motivation and planning;
and self-aware to be open and sensitive to others |
| PO7 | Competence - Learning to Learn |
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| | (a) | On successful completion of the programme, the graduate will be expected to be able to: Integrate knowledge and work-life
experiences Undertake autonomous, independent learning Identify learning needs and develop learning competencies through
case study, discussion group and/or problem-based learning |
| PO8 | Competence - Insight |
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| | (a) | On successful completion of the programme the graduate will possess: Conceptual and analytical skills to enable them to
question existing knowledge and theories Nurture an approach to his/her work that emphasises personal growth, awareness of
self and others and the enrichment of interpersonal relationships Appreciate social, community and ethical issues in a business
context |
