(BSc) Bachelor of Science
Business Administration and Supply Chain Management (Including Placement Year)
Current
University of Essex
University of Essex
Essex Business School
Southend Campus
Honours Degree
Full-time
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BSC N112
08/05/2024
Details
Professional accreditation
None
Admission criteria
GCSE: Mathematics C/4
A-levels: ABB
BTEC: DDD, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.
IB: 32 points or three Higher Level certificates with 655. Either must include Standard Level Mathematics grade 4, or a minimum of 3 in Higher Level Mathematics. We will accept grade 4 in either Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.
Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above or 4 in IB Middle Years Maths.
We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programme Courses (formerly certificates) at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for.
We can also consider combinations with BTECs or other qualifications in the Career-related programme – the acceptability of BTECs and other qualifications depends on the subject studied, advice on acceptability can be provided. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.
Access to HE Diploma: 15 level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.
T-levels: Distinction, depending on subject studied -advice on acceptability can be provided.
What if I don’t achieve the grades I hoped?
If your final grades are not as high as you had hoped, the good news is you may still be able to secure a place with us on a course which includes a foundation year. Visit our undergraduate application information page for more details.
What if I have a non-traditional academic background?
Don’t worry. To gain a deeper knowledge of your course suitability, we will look at your educational and employment history, together with your personal statement and reference.
You may be considered for entry into Year 1 of your chosen course. Alternatively, some UK and EU applicants may be considered for Essex Pathways, an additional year of study (known as a foundation year/year 0) helping students gain the necessary skills and knowledge in order to succeed on their chosen course. You can find a list of Essex Pathways courses and entry requirements here
If you are a mature student, further information is here
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) code
English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall. Different requirements apply for second year entry, and specified component grades are also required for applicants who require a visa to study in the UK.
Other English language qualifications may be acceptable so please contact us for further details. If we accept the English component of an international qualification then it will be included in the information given about the academic levels listed above. Please note that date restrictions may apply to some English language qualifications
If you are an international student requiring a visa to study in the UK please see our immigration webpages for the latest Home Office guidance on English language qualifications.
If you do not meet our IELTS requirements then you may be able to complete a pre-sessional English pathway that enables you to start your course without retaking IELTS.
Additional Notes
If you’re an international student, but do not meet the English language or academic requirements for direct admission to this degree, you could prepare and gain entry through a pathway course. Find out more about opportunities available to you at the University of Essex International College here.
Course qualifiers
A course qualifier is a bracketed addition to your course title to denote a specialisation or pathway that you have achieved via the completion of specific modules during your course. The
specific module requirements for each qualifier title are noted below. Eligibility for any selected qualifier will be determined by the department and confirmed by the final year Board of
Examiners. If the required modules are not successfully completed, your course title will remain as described above without any bracketed addition. Selection of a course qualifier is
optional and student can register preferences or opt-out via Online Module Enrolment (eNROL).
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Rules of assessment
Rules of assessment are the rules, principles and frameworks which the University uses to calculate your course progression and final results.
Additional notes
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External examiners
Dr Xiaoyue Zhang
Associate professor in tourism marketing
University of Nottingham
External Examiners provide an independent overview of our courses, offering their expertise and help towards our continual improvement of course content, teaching, learning, and assessment.
External Examiners are normally academics from other higher education institutions, but may be from the industry, business or the profession as appropriate for the course.
They comment on how well courses align with national standards, and on how well the teaching, learning and assessment methods allow students to develop and demonstrate the relevant knowledge and skills needed to achieve their awards.
External Examiners who are responsible for awards are key members of Boards of Examiners. These boards make decisions about student progression within their course and about whether students can receive their final award.
Programme aims
Learning outcomes and learning, teaching and assessment methods
On successful completion of the programme a graduate should demonstrate knowledge and skills as follows:
A: Knowledge and understanding
A1: Awareness of key economic and financial principles, practices and theories of the firm
A2: Systematic understanding of key business functions, its processes and theoretical concepts to manage a business and organisation
A3: Comprehensive understanding of the impact of international policies and practices on different functions of an organisation
A4: Comprehensive knowledge of business operations, supply chain and logistics management
A5: In-depth understanding of data-driven decision making approaches, methods and analysis techniques
A6: Critical awareness of core theoretical frameworks employed to explore and conceptualize business strategy
A7: Clear understanding of the application of business and management theories in addressing real world business challenges
A8: Detailed knowledge of research methods and alternative approaches to achieve the objectives of a research project
Learning methods
Lectures and tutor-led seminars;
Directed reading;
Comparative case work in lectures and tutorials;
Individual and group tasks;
Assessment methods
Written examinations.
Assessed individual and group reports.
Assessed individual essay.
Assessed individual group presentations.
Assessed individual essay.
Individual reflective journal.
Multiple choice class tests.
Class test essay.
Case study analysis.
Simulation game.
Final research project.
B: Intellectual and cognitive skills
B1: Basic understanding of the abstraction and synthesis of relevant data from a variety of sources
B2: Critical understanding of the effective use of independent research from a variety of sources
B3: Basic understanding of contemporary theories and empirical evidence, and use of this understanding to develop an argument (both orally and in writing) and present ideas in a coherent and effective manner
B4: Basic understanding of numerical (including financial) data analysis and an appreciation of the nature and limitations of basic statistical concepts
B5: Basic understanding of the ability to undertake independent research from a variety of sources
B6: Effective use of the abstraction and synthesis of relevant data from a variety of sources
B7: Effective use of contemporary theories and empirical evidence, to develop an argument (both orally and in writing) and present ideas in a coherent and effective manner
B8: Effective use of numerical (including financial) data analysis and an appreciation of the nature and limitations of basic statistical concepts
B9: Effective use of independent research from a variety of sources
B10: Critical understanding of the abstraction and synthesis of relevant data from a variety of sources
B11: Critical understanding of contemporary theories and empirical evidence, to develop an argument (both orally and in writing) and present ideas in a coherent and effective manner
B12: Critical understanding of numerical (including financial) data analysis and an appreciation of the nature and limitations of basic statistical concepts
Learning methods
Lectures and tutor-led seminars.
Directed reading.
Comparative case work in lectures and seminars.
Individual and group tasks.
Assessment methods
B1-12 inclusively assessed by:
Written examinations.
Assessed individual and group reports.
Assessed individual essay.
Assessed individual / group presentations.
Individual reflective journal.
Multiple choice class tests.
Class test essay.
Case study analysis.
Simulation game.
Final research project.
C: Practical skills
C1: Record and summarise transactions and other economic events
C2: Identify and retrieve relevant data from a variety of sources.
C3: Present data using the appropriate form of communication
C4: Forecast short, medium, and long term objectives, opportunities and threats
C5: Prepare financial analysis and projections; analyse, interpret and exrapolate data in relation to business problem and phenomena.
Learning methods
Lectures and tutor-led seminars.
Directed reading.
Comparative case work in lectures and tutorials.
Individual and group tasks.
Assessment methods
Assessed essays and other course work assignments
Class tests
Group work and presentations
Written examinations
Individual reflective journal.
Multiple choice class tests.
Class test essay.
Case study analysis.
Simulation game.
Final research project.
D: Key skills
D1: Communicating in oral and written formats to different audiences in a coherent, cogent and effective manner;
D2: Use of information technologies including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, statistical and web-based packages to read, download, analyse and evaluate different types of data and information
D3: Preparing, manipulating, and presenting numerical data.
D4: Using and applying analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
D5: Improving time management, prioritising critical tasks, meeting deadlines, and evaluating self-learning
D6: Developing employability skills and attributes which encompass entrepreneurship, the value of real world learning, the growth in digital technologies and the nature of the global context
D7: Developing and enhancing a range of general transferable intellectual and study skills, which, while being highly appropriate to a career in business and management, are not restricted to this and will also equip students to become effective and responsible global citizens
Learning methods
Lectures and tutor-led seminars.
Directed reading.
Comparative case work in lectures and tutorials.
Individual and group tasks.
Assessment methods
Assessed essays and other course work assignments.
Class tests.
Group work and presentations.
Reflective journal.
Written examinations.
Simulation game.
Final research project.