Norwich Business School

No rwich Business School

Undergraduate Prospectus

Faculty of Social Sciences | University of East Anglia The University of East Anglia has been ranked in the top five mainstream English universities for student satisfaction every year since the National Student Survey began.

Key facts about Norwich Business School

Enables development of personal and professional business skills

Supports fast career progression for all our students

Stimulates a positive attitude towards lifelong learning

Provides first-class teaching

Culture of creativity and innovation Contents

Welcome to Norwich Business School ...... 3 School rated “Excellent” Undergraduate Course Modules ...... 4 by the Quality Assurance Undergraduate Course Structure ...... 5 Agency with a teaching

The Degree Courses quality score of 23 out of 24 points. BSc Accounting and Finance ...... 6

BSc Accounting with Management ...... 7

BSc Business Management ...... 8

BSc International Business Management ...... 9

Applying to the University of East Anglia ...... 10

The University of East Anglia ...... 11 International Students: A Dynamic Community ...... 12

Student Services ...... 13

Learning Resources ...... 14

Norwich – The Perfect Location ...... 15

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Welcome to No rwich Business School

Managing within organisations is both an art and a science. It hinges upon the ability to understand social behaviour; it relies on being able to handle successfully the somewhat contradictory processes of controlling action while fostering motivation, creativity and commitment.

Reflecting this view, Norwich Business School adopts an approach to teaching and learning that is designed to promote academic achievement as well as developing the potential for future managerial excellence. We are committed to instilling confidence in our students.

Our courses provide for the intellectual development of the student to enable him or her to function effectively, within a wide range of business sectors, by adopting a strong managerial perspective.

I hope this prospectus will answer most of your questions and provide the information you need to help you make the right decision. If you choose us, you will be joining a Business School with a vibrant atmosphere and an excellent reputation in teaching and research which has a great deal to offer you.

Professor Paul Dobson, Head of Norwich Business School

“The broad subject combinations which the University Contact us of East Anglia pioneered from its origins… are highly Tel +44 (0) 1603 593711 regarded in the academic world.” Email [email protected] www.uea.ac.uk/nbs The Times Good University Guide

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Norwich Business School N400 N4N2 N200 BSc Accounting BSc Accounting BSc Business courses and Finance with Management Management

Introduction to Financial Management and Accounting III Introduction to Business III Introduction to Organisational Behaviour III Economics for Business III Information Systems and Business Research III Developing Business Skills III Economics for International Business I Principles of Marketing II Human Resource Management II Operations Strategy and Management II Behavioural Aspects of Marketing I Strategic Management I Financial Accounting II Information Systems for Management I Business and Company Law I Quantitative Methods for Business I Management Accounting II Business Finance II Advanced Financial Accounting II

While all degrees offered by us have a Business Management core, we offer a wide variety of optional modules. This is because we recognise that every student is different in terms of both academic interests and career plans. Please see the degree you are interested in to see which optional modules would be available to you .

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Undergraduate Course Structure

Undergraduate Course Structure The topics of study in the first year of the degree programme are selected to provide you with The University operates a modular teaching a thorough grounding in your subject. Whilst scheme in which a degree is comprised of students must pass the first year, these marks do modules of study. Each module studied may not count towards their final degree classification. account for 10, 20, 30 or 40 credits. It is required that students take modules totalling 120 credits You will be able to choose topics to study each academic year. An academic year is divided both within the School and from over a into two semesters. thousand modules offered by other Schools within the University. Some students take Teaching methods are designed to ensure an advantage of this opportunity to learn or extend in-depth knowledge of your subject, as well as their knowledge of a foreign language, or to study developing the analytical, presentation, teamwork a non-management topic of interest to them. and communication skills sought by employers. Students are guided through these choices Individual modules may be taught using a by an academic advisor who is a member variety of methods. As well as lectures, we use of Norwich Business School. He or she will small-group tutorials, face-to-face and web monitor your progress and will offer help and supported seminars and supervised computer advice wherever possible. laboratories to provide you with practical and theoretical knowledge. “In my third year, I took a module Assessment You will also need to spend time working on your in music, as I love singing. own – studying and researching in the library – Assessment takes place throughout your The University has a really modern or carrying out practical work on projects. period of study. The majority of modules are outlook and you can gear your You will be given a reading list for each module assessed by a combination of coursework course towards what you need.” and examination, while some are assessed you take and you will be responsible for planning Rachel Smith, your own reading and private study. solely by coursework, examination, or project. Norwich Business School graduate

Contact us Tel +44 (0) 1603 593711 The University has an excellent support system Email [email protected] to help students make the best use of their time. www.uea.ac.uk/nbs

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BSc Accounting and Finance

BSc Accounting and Finance Accounting is an intellectually Year 2 challenging discipline that is central I Financial Accounting UCAS course code: N400 to the collection, provision and I Information Systems for Management Course length: 3 years full-time interpretation of information for I Business and Company Law I Quantitative Methods for Business Entry requirements: ABB decision-making in all modern I Management Accounting Five GCSEs including a minimum of Grade B organisations. I Business Finance in GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent. This degree seeks to develop students’ critical and analytical abilities while enabling them to Year 3 achieve competence in accounting and related I Advanced Financial Accounting skills. The aim is to provide a good preparation Plus three optional modules offered within for students to pursue broadly based careers the School: in accounting and finance across the private I Audit and Accountability and public sectors. I Financial Modelling I Personal and Corporate Taxation Year 1 I International Financial Services I Introduction to Financial and I Advanced Management Accounting Management Accounting Plus two ‘free choice’ modules. ‘Free Choice’ I Introduction to Business modules are selected from a broad range of I Introduction to Organisational Behaviour subjects from either within the School or “Options are limitless with a degree I Economics for Business university-wide. of this sort from such a good and I Information Systems and Business Research highly regarded University.” I Developing Business Skills Joe Carlin, BSc Accounting Accreditation and Finance student The BSc Accounting and Finance degree grants exemption wherever possible from selected examinations of the UK professional accountancy bodies. Please note: Contact us Exemptions may vary each year. Tel +44 (0) 1603 593711 Email [email protected] www.uea.ac.uk/nbs

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BSc Accounting with Management

This degree is designed for students Year 3 BSc Accounting with Management who wish to study for a degree in I Advanced Financial Accounting UCAS course code: N4N2 accounting while broadening their Plus two optional modules offered within Course length: 3 years full-time interests in general management. the School: I Information Systems for Management Entry requirements: ABB Year 1 I Business and Company Law Five GCSEs including a minimum of Grade B I I Introduction to Financial and Quantitative Methods for Business in GCSE English and Mathematics or Management Accounting I Audit and Accountability equivalent. I I Introduction to Business Financial Modelling I I Introduction to Organisational Behaviour International Fina ncial Services I I Economics for Business Advanced Management Accounting I Information Systems and Business Research With a further one option from the I Developing Business Skills following modules: I Behavioural Aspects of Marketing Year 2 I Strategic Management I I Financial Accounting Entrepreneurship and Small Business I I Management Accounting Marketing: Social Responsibility and the Law I “The teaching not only taught I Business Finance Management Consulting and Development I me the necessary information I Principles of Marketing Supply Chain Management: Strategy and and skills needed to work I Human Resource Management Design in Accounting, but also the I Operations Strategy and Management Plus two ‘free choice’ modules. ‘Free Choice’ necessary work skills such as modules are selected from a broad range of communication and presentation.” subjects from either within the School or university-wide. Christopher Spencer, Norwich Business School graduate Accreditation

Depending on your choice of modules, this degree grants exemption wherever possible Contact us from selected examinations of the UK Tel +44 (0) 1603 593711 professional accounting bodies. Please note: Email [email protected] Exemptions may vary each year. www.uea.ac.uk/nbs

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BSc Business Management

BSc Business Management This degree is designed to provide Year 3 you with a broad spectrum of I Behavioural Aspects of Marketing UCAS course code: N200 modules that reflect the inter- I Strategic Management Course length: 3 years full-time disciplinary nature of the subject. Plus three optional modules and one Entry requirements: ABB ‘free choice’ module. Five GCSEs including a minimum of Grade B You will gain a general critically-based understanding Examples of optional modules offered in GCSE English and Mathematics or of business management and the opportunity to within the School are listed below: equivalent. develop chosen specialisms. The programme emphasises the variety of contexts within which businesses operate and must be managed. Optional Modules The tools and techniques of management I Strategic Brand Management are introduced to make decisions in a I Information Systems for Management complex environment. I Business and Company Law I Business Ethics Each year the course involves six modules I Quantitative Methods for Business with a mixture of essay-based coursework, I Management Accounting group presentations, projects and exams. I Business Finance I Principles for Corporate Strategy Year 1 I Management Consulting and Development I Entrepreneurship and Small Business I Introduction to Financial and Management Accounting I Legal Issues in Business I New Employment Systems I Introduction to Business I Business Skills for Management I Introduction to Organisational Behaviour I Financial Modelling I Economics for Business I Marketing: Social Responsibility and the Law I Information Systems and Business Research I International Financial Services I Developing Business Skills I Contemporary Workplace Relations: Conflict and Cooperation Year 2 I Managing Innovation and Creativity I Economics for International Business Contact us We offer the option to take ‘free choice’ modules I Principles of Marketing Tel +44 (0) 1603 593711 worth up to 40 credits in the second and third I Human Resource Management Email [email protected] year. You can choose from over 1,000 course I Operations Strategy and Management www.uea.ac.uk/nbs modules available at the University. Plus one optional module and one ‘free choice’ module. 8 www.uea.ac.uk/nbs No rwich Business School | Undergraduate Prospectus

BSc International Business Management

The University of East Anglia is London-based Study Centre BSc International Business Management delighted to launch a new and The Centre’s location, in the heart of London’s UCAS course code: N120 innovative BSc International Business financial district, places our students at the Course length: 3 years full-time Management degree, available forefront of the UK’s business and professional exclusively at our state-of-the-art networks. Entry requirements: ABB London Study Centre. Five GCSEs including a minimum of Grade B in GCSE English and Mathematics or More Information This new degree programme has been developed equivalent. All applicants must also have a not only to reflect the increasing international For further details about the BSc International foreign language at GCSE Grade A-C or dimension of business, but also to provide a Business Management degree, please see equivalent. range of opportunities and experiences that www.uea.ac.uk/london or contact us to will help develop the intercultural skills necessary request a brochure. to operate effectively across national and cultural boundaries.

Teaching methods have been designed to support the development of key analytical, presentation, teamwork and communications skills sought by employers. Student will benefit from high contact hours and opportunities to gain experience through masterclasses and interaction with visiting experts.

Contact us Our world-class facilities, unrivalled by any Tel +44 (0) 1603 593711 university in London, provide an inspiring Email [email protected] learning environment for our students. www.uea.ac.uk/london

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Applying to the University of East Anglia

UCAS, Rose Hill, New Barn Lane, Applications Cheltenham GL52 3LZ All applications for full-time undergraduate degree Tel: +44 (0) 871 468 0 468 courses need to be made via the Universities www.ucas.com Colleges and Admissions Service (UCAS) . UCAS applications are made online at www.ucas.com. Email: [email protected]

The UCAS code name and number for the University of East Anglia is EANGL E14.

International applicants who are resident outside the UK can obtain a form from their nearest British Council Office.

Visit Us

We are always delighted to meet prospective students, either before or after Applications are made through UCAS.

You can come and see us by attending any one or all of the following events: “I chose this course to widen my knowledge and improve 1. You can book online for one of our regular my job prospects.” campus tours: www.uea.ac.uk/opendayinfo/ campusvisits Rubina Kaira, BSc Business Management student 2. Come to one of our University Open Days: www.uea.ac.uk/openday

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The University of East Anglia

The University of The University has an international Virtually no part of our campus is more than East Anglia is a highly reputation for top quality research a few minutes’ walk from anywhere else, and teaching in a wide range of and almost every student need is catered for on site. On campus there is a health acclaimed institution, subject areas. The majority of our with an excellent centre, dentist, pharmacy, a travel agent, departments which have undergone a large food shop, newsagent, post office, reputation for academic external teaching quality assessments two banks, two launderettes and a bookshop and pastoral support. have achieved ‘Excellent’ ratings, which is kept well-stocked with core texts. and the last research assessment There are plenty of places to eat and drink, exercise placed us among the top including three bars. research universities in the UK. Our £30 million Sportspark provides one of the finest sports complexes in Britain, boasting The University is made up of 23 academic facilities unrivalled at any other British university. Schools, grouped into Faculties of Social Students can also visit our stunning art Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Science and museum, the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, Health. All Schools carry out research and which houses the Robert and Lisa Sainsbury many host distinguished experts, research Collection – one of the greatest art collections groups and centres of excellence which are of the twentieth century. recognised on the world stage. Sportspark: www.sportspark.co.uk Accommodation Campus Facilities Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts: Living in residences is a great way to meet www.scva.org.uk Built on 320 acres of beautiful parkland on the people and make friends. The University offers outskirts of Norwich, the campus is one of the some of the best student accommodation in the Accommodation: most innovative in the country, combining natural country. There are around 3,500 study bedrooms www.uea.ac.uk/accommodation beauty with architectural flair. The campus has available and our rents compare favourably won more than 20 architectural awards and with those of other universities. All study rooms ongoing multi-million pound investment continues are connected to the University’s computer to enhance teaching and research facilities. network for free and fast access to the internet. Contact us Tel +44 (0) 1603 593711 Email [email protected] www.uea.ac.uk/nbs

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International Students: A Dynamic Community

The University of East Anglia is home Welcome to the UK Accommodation to more than 2,500 international Once you accept a place at the University, you All new undergraduate students from students from 100 countries world- will receive a copy of the International Students non-EU countries are guaranteed wide. We offer a high quality British Handbook. This contains information and advice accommodation for the duration of their educational experience and welcome on everything from preparing to travel to health course. The cost of living in Norwich is the cultural diversity our international advice and immigration regulations. On your lower than in many other places – and students bring to the University. arrival in Norwich, staff from the Dean of significantly lower than in London. Students’ Office and the International Office Information about how to apply for Our aim is to ensure that this is, above all, will be on hand to meet as many of the new this will be sent to you once you have a rewarding experience for you, intellectually, students as possible and to help you settle in accepted your place. academically, socially and culturally. We will do to life in Norwich and at the University. everything we can to provide you with any help and advice you may need between now and Improving Your English your graduation. Our International Office can provide you with more information and may also To be able to study at university level you will be able to put you in touch with current or former need to have a good command of English students from your home country who can for writing, speaking, listening and reading. International Office: tell you about their own experiences. If you do not meet the University’s direct entry www.uea.ac.uk/international requirements, our INTO Language Learning Dean of Students’ Office: Centre offers a range of courses to help you www.uea.ac.uk/dos_international Taking Care of You develop the high level of academic and The International Student Advisory Team is a English skills necessary for successful Accommodation: key point of contact for all international students, undergraduate study. www.uea.ac.uk/accommodation offering advice and practical support on issues Our new state-of-the-art Centre provides a Improving Your English: such as immigration, finance and employment world-class student experience, where you www.into.uk.com/uea regulations. It liaises closely with organisations will live and study in the same building on the such as the Home Office and British Council and University campus. The purpose-built Centre organises a year-round social programme to help incorporates first class learning facilities including students gain maximum benefit from studying tutorial and teaching classrooms, a multi-purpose Contact us and living in Norwich. The UEA International lecture theatre, language laboratories, and a Tel +44 (0) 1603 593711 Students Society welcomes members from all dedicated learning resources centre. over the world. In addition, many countries have Email [email protected] their own national groups, which meet regularly www.uea.ac.uk/nbs and organise country-specific events. www.uea.ac.uk/nbs 12 No rwich Business School | Undergraduate Prospectus

Student Se rvices

The Union of UEA Students Effective Learning Mental Wellbeing

The Union provides professional and The Learning Enhancement team within the Dean Our Mental Health coordinator and Counselling well-established advice and support units. of Students’ Office can help you identify more service offer all students opportunities to help It also organises most of the entertainment effective ways of studying and develop new resolve any personal difficulties they may on campus, and funds a large number of learning techniques tailored to degree level study. face in a confidential setting. sporting and non-sporting clubs and societies. Money Matters Students with Disabilities Dean of Students’ Office: Financial Advisers provide general information We are committed to promoting a positive www.uea.ac.uk/dos and advice about effective money management. attitude to disabled people and to creating the University Medical Centre: They can help in the event of financial emergencies conditions in which all students can participate www.umsuea.co.uk and administer a range of University and fully in the academic, social and recreational life government-funded hardship funds, including of the University. You are strongly encouraged Nursery: the Access to Learning Hardship Fund. to disclose any disability on your UCAS form. www.ueanursery.co.uk This will ensure you receive the information you need to decide on your offers and helps Disability Team: Health www.uea.ac.uk/services/ the University to have support in place at the students/disability Our purpose-built Medical Centre provides a full beginning of your course. range of services for students who register as Chaplaincy: patients. In addition to general practice services, Religious Activity www.uea.ac.uk/chap the Centre also provides a range of specialist Careers Centre: clinics and visiting practitioners. There is also a The Chaplaincy provides a centre for quiet reflection , www.uea.ac.uk/careers pharmacy on campus and a dental service offering worship and conversation between students and NHS treatment to students and their families. staff of all faiths or none, in which all are welcome . Union Advice Centre: Prayer facilities for Muslim students are also www.ueastudent.com/advice available in the Islamic Prayer Centre on campus. Student Parents

Our Nursery enjoys an excellent reputation Careers Services among parents and OfSTED inspectors alike. Contact us Caring and qualified staff provide a range of We offer a high quality, impartial career service Tel +44 (0) 1603 593711 stimulating activities in purpose-built premises to help you develop your career potential. Email [email protected] with superb facilities. Early application for places Our resources will help you to identify the www.uea.ac.uk/nbs is advised. Financial help towards the cost of transferable skills you have developed and match places may be available. them to the needs of prospective employers.

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Learning Resources

The Library Information Technology and Computing Language Learning for All

Centrally located, just a few minutes from We are committed to helping you improve All students have the opportunity to the teaching buildings and student residences, your skills. On arrival, you will be given a improve or learn a foreign language. the Library offers the following facilities: Survival Guide which includes all the information We currently offer classes in Arabic, you need to get you started using our facilities. British Sign Language, Mandarin Chinese, I Open seven days a week during semesters We also offer: Danish, Finnish, French, German, Greek I 24 hour IT area (Modern), Italian, Japanese, Russian and I More than 1,000 study places and over I Internet access on campus (via wireless Spanish (Castilian, Basque, Galician and 260 computers for you to use network) and in student residences (via a Catalan) all at beginners’ level and some I Bookable group study and seminar rooms data socket), your own email address, at advanced level. Our Language secure data storage and web pages I Wireless network service for laptop users Learning Centre is also equipped with I A student portal giving access to information I 15,000 new titles added to stock annually a good selection of self-study materials you need for your studies and leisure time I Access to over 800,000 books and more in several of the main languages. than 2,500 electronic journals I An extensive network of PCs on campus I A new Library interface, Broadsearch, offering standard Microsoft Office software providing a single point of access to the and printing facilities Library Catalogue, Digital Repository, and I IT facilities available 24 hours a day in a electronic resources both on and off campus range of study spaces around campus I I Extensive collections of specialist materials Software applications ranging from word including government publications, videos processing to advanced statistical and and DVDs, music scores and periodicals mathematical packages I A high-speed data network connecting I IT and Library helpdesks Learning Resources: the whole University, with facilities for I Regular training sessions www.uea.ac.uk/is students to connect to the network from I Extra copies of books in heavy demand. external locations Language Learning: I Specialist equipment and assistive www.uea.ac.uk/lcs Audiovisual Services technology area with scanners, colour We have extensive audiovisual equipment and printing, and work stations specially facilities ranging from basic presentation to the equipped to meet the needs of users with mobility problems or visual impairment latest in visual projection, and our own television Contact us I A Unix and High Performance studio equipped to broadcast standard. We also Tel +44 (0) 1603 593711 Computing Service. have a range of modern video editing facilities for Email [email protected] post-production work and video conferencing www.uea.ac.uk/nbs facilities for contact with experts worldwide.

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No rwich – The Pe rfect Location

Norwich is consistently A friendly, easy-going, and safe place its nightclubs, restaurants and cinemas each voted one of Britain’s top to live, the bustling centre of Norwich weekend. Many pubs and clubs in the city is just a few minutes by bus from the host live music. Amongst the best known and best loved are the Norwich Arts Centre and cities for quality of life University. This historic city is one of and prosperity. The Waterfront, a city centre venue run by the top ten shopping venues in the our Student Union. UK and its cinemas, theatres, pubs and clubs offer a lively social life. The city has many historic buildings including two cathedrals, a Norman Castle and Norwich has all the characteristics of a well-preserved city walls. Alongside this is the ‘university city’. A major commercial and city’s newest centrepiece, the Forum, which thriving cultural centre, it is steeped in history houses the finest regional public library in the and retains its distinctive character. The city country and hosts regular concerts, jazz boasts a vibrant blend of independent stores, brunches and comedy nights. small specialist shops, major high street chains Norwich also has good bus and rail connections and the country’s largest six-day open-air to the rest of the UK and having its own airport market, set amidst a maze of pretty medieval ensures easy access to the Continent with cobble-stoned lanes and alleys. connections to 200 cities worldwide. Recent developments include the £275 million Chapelfield Shopping Centre, and investment Useful websites for in the Riverside area that has created a leisure Norwich and the region: quarter which attracts thousands of people to www.visitnorwich.co.uk www.visitnorfolk.co.uk www.visiteastofengland.com www.norwichairport.co.uk

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Disclaimer We have taken great care in compiling Equal Opportunities The University of East Anglia the information contained in this prospectus, which operates an equal opportunities admissions policy. we believe to be accurate at the time of going to It aims to ensure that no applicant will receive less press. However, the provision of courses, facilities, favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, age, and other arrangements described in the prospectus marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change sexual orientation, or political or religious belief. without notice. Applicants will be notified of any The University welcomes applications from material changes likely to have a bearing on their candidates with disabilities. application, such as cancellation of, or major modification to, programmes of study offered, or fees and charges to be levied by the University.

The University operates an Admissions Complaints Procedure. If you feel that you have a well founded complaint regarding your application, please contact your Faculty Admissions Office in the first instance.

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