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 Contact us Tel +44 (0) 1603 593711 Email [email protected] www.uea.ac.uk/nbs www.uea.ac.uk/nbs 1 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 www.uea.ac.uk/nbs 3 Undergraduate Course Modules 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 . 4 www.uea.ac.uk/nbs No rwich Business School | Undergraduate Prospectus 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 www.uea.ac.uk/nbs 5 No rwich Business School | Undergraduate Prospectus 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 6 www.uea.ac.uk/nbs No rwich Business School | Undergraduate Prospectus 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