The BA (Hons) Business Administration with specialist pathways aims to provide a flexible comprehensive educational programme at undergraduate level which progresses from basic disciplines through functional areas to specialist pathways. The programme is designed as an inter-disciplinary programme of study that builds upon a sound academic underpinning leading to an understanding of the functional elements of business. As a result the curriculum is a blend of theoretical and applied courses, focusing on business management.

Programme Aims
An Honours graduate will have developed an understanding of a complex body of knowledge, some of it at the current boundaries of an academic discipline. Through this, the graduate will have developed analytical techniques and problem-solving skills that can be applied in many types of employment. The graduate will be able to evaluate evidence, arguments and assumptions, to reach sound judgements, and to communicate effectively. An Honours graduate should have the qualities needed for employment in situations requiring the exercise of personal responsibility, and decision-making in complex and unpredictable circumstances. [2] The programme is delivered within a modular scheme, which allows credit accumulation and flexibility in the student learning process.

Programme Summary
The program consists of two semesters at level 4, two semesters at level 5 and a final two semesters at level 6. Students study four modules in each semester with each module being worth 15 credits, which is equivalent to about 150 hours of study. For most modules the level of direct face-to-face teaching contact accounts for approximately one-third of the hours associated with the module, the remaining hours being devoted to tutor-guided and independent reading and research, structured activities, and assessment preparation, implementation and completion. The final degree classification will normally be based upon the average marks achieved for both level 5 and level 6, with level 5 average weighted at 40% and level 6 weighted at 60%.

Entry requirements
In order to be considered for entry into level 4 of the programme students must have achieved a minimum of passes in 2 ‘A’ level subjects or the equivalent thereof. International students, for whom English is not there first language, will be required to demonstrate a command of the English language through a recognized English language qualification such as IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. In rare cases students may be admitted into level 5 or level 6 if they can demonstrate that they have suitable prerequisites and that they are capable of managing the programme. Each case will be dealt with individually according to its merits.

Assessment
Students who successfully pass their programme are awarded an honours degree from the University of Wales with one of the following classifications:
First Class: 70% or above
Upper Second Class: 60-69%
Lower Second Class: 50-59%
Third Class: 40-49%
Assessment is based on a combination of examinations and coursework.

Prospectus
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Awarding Body
This degree is validated and awarded by the University of Wales, UK. For further details regarding the University and its validation services, please log on to www.wales.ac.uk or email validation@wales.ac.uk.