The Claude Littner Business School

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1 The Claude Littner Business School We are a major provider of business degrees in the UK and our successful graduates go on to succeed in a wide range of industries and sectors often in senior roles. No.1 in London for personal development (Accounting) Top 25% in the UK for assessment and feedback (Marketing) A connected education: Close links with professional business bodies. 3rd in London for assessment and feedback () Top10 modern university in England for student satisfaction 168 Figures on this page came from the National Student Survey

2 N420 N420 Accounting and Finance Accounting and Finance with Internship NN3K Four years Ealing site NN3K You will learn all the principles of accounting and finance, while developing the key skills needed to excel in the financial marketplace. Our tutors are professionally qualified and have worked in the industry, giving you the benefit of their experience and knowledge. This course combines the theoretical knowledge that you will gain in lectures with practical experience through a one year internship. With this combination of knowledge, skills and experience, you will be in a position to excel in the financial marketplace. Accounting tends to be non-cyclical, with professionals needed in both buoyant economic times and also when the economy is not performing well. Upon completion of this course, graduates will be in a position to apply for a vast range of accounting and finance appointments in areas that include financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation and corporate finance. This course aims to realise your potential while at the same time increasing your skills and employment prospects. It has been designed to maximise the exemptions that may be obtained from the professional accounting bodies examinations. Most of our students go on to study for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) examinations. When you graduate, you will be awarded up to nine exemptions from ACCA. You will learn all the principles of accounting and finance, while developing the key skills needed to excel in the financial marketplace. Our tutors are professionally qualified and have worked in the industry, giving you the benefit of their experience and knowledge. Introduction to Financial Accounting Introduction to Management Accounting Accountants Quantitative Methods Introduction to Economics Computer Skills for Accountants. Financial Accounting Management Accounting Taxation Auditing in Context Financial Reporting Corporate Finance Performance Management and Control. Plus three options from: Advanced Taxation Auditing Financial Modelling Finance Project. This course aims to realise your potential while at the same time increasing your skills and employment prospects. It has been designed to maximise the exemptions that may be obtained from the professional accounting bodies examinations. Most students go on to study for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) examinations. When you graduate, you will be awarded up to nine exemptions from ACCA and have 12 months of valuable work experience. While on the course, you will have the opportunity to undertake a one year paid internship. This is valued highly by future employers and, when you return to university after your internship, you may perform better on the course and earn a higher degree classification. Introduction to Financial Accounting Introduction to Management Accounting Accountants Quantitative Methods Introduction to Economics Computer Skills for Accountants. Financial Accounting Management Accounting Taxation Auditing in Context Business and Corporate Law Learning Through Work. Internship Year Four (Credit Level 6) Financial Reporting Corporate Finance Performance Management and Control. Plus three options from: Advanced Taxation Auditing Financial Modelling Finance Project. Accounting tends to be noncyclical, with professionals needed in both buoyant economic times and also when the economy is not performing well. Upon completion of this course, graduates will be in a position to apply for a vast range of accounting and finance appointments in areas that include financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation and corporate finance University of West London Undergraduate Prospectus

3 LN11 LN11 Business Economics N100 (Also available part-time) N100 Business economics is a vibrant area of study, as it focuses on issues that impact everyday life. This course will give you a sense of how important it is for businesses to understand the economy in order to increase their chances of success. No prior knowledge of business or economics is needed to enrol on this course. Developed in partnership with local business organisations, both public and private, this course has been designed to help you meet the many challenges of the complex, dynamic and exciting world of business. In the National Student Survey 2015, there was 97% overall satisfaction with the course. Upon graduation you will be able to seek employment in the following areas: Economic, financial and real-estate consultancy Market and business research e-commerce Marketing Advertising PR and sales The civil service or intergovernmental organisations Management positions in the private and public sectors The entertainment business Media and sports. The course will assume that you have an interest in both business and economics, but no formal knowledge of either. It is designed to give you a solid basis in business and economic concepts, and to equip you with skills that will give you an edge in the business economics sector. You will learn about business economics in a globalised world, study contemporary issues affecting these fields and develop the professional skills needed to embark on a rewarding career. There is the opportunity to choose between a dissertation and a capstone project in the final year, the latter of which includes industry visits to contextualise your learning in a practical manner. This is a gateway course, which can launch your career in business economics without the need for a degree in a heavily mathematical subject. Becoming an Economist Exploring Macroeconomics Exploring Microeconomics Introduction to Researching in Business Economics Principles of Business Law Understanding Business. Enterprise Risk Management Going Global: Multinational Enterprise for Business Economists Public Economics for Business Leaders. Urban Economics and Climate Change Globalisation and Trade Fashion Economics Financial Markets and Global Financial Centres. Development Economics, with a Focus on Emerging Markets Dissertation or Capstone Project Inclusive Leadership: Politics and Smart Economics. Plus two options from: Innovation, Start-ups and Business Social Networks Behavioural Economics and Happiness The Economics of Entertainment Real-Estate Investment and Islamic Finance. This course focuses on strategic thinking and the long-term effects of making decisions on the survival and growth of businesses. It will enable you to relate theory to contemporary business practice and explore ethical and social responsibility issues. We will help you to develop an awareness of effective management and an understanding of the many contexts in which different businesses operate. Studying in London with expert teaching means that you will learn to operate in a global business environment, experiencing the challenges and opportunities that cultural differences present. You will explore the role of the entrepreneur, and how to nurture and develop entrepreneurial skills in yourself and others. You may also choose to take a one year industrial placement at the end of your second year.. Resource Management (HRM) and Technology. Organisational Behaviour. Finance. Graduates will have gained all the knowledge, experience and skills needed to start a rewarding career in one of many fields, including human resource management, marketing, business research, finance, sales, sales promotion and retail management. 172 University of West London Undergraduate Prospectus

4 N102 N102 One year (Top-up) with Entrepreneurship N1N2 N1N2 Developed in partnership with local business organisations, the (Top-up) course is an exciting programme of study that has been designed to help you meet the many challenges of managing in the complex and dynamic world of business. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to develop a specialist insight into the world of entrepreneurship, which will be important for you to succeed, whether you aspire to work in a successful business or to start your own company. Our Business Studies course aims to open doors. We endeavor to give you all the knowledge, experience and skills you ll need to go out and start a rewarding career in one of many fields personnel management, marketing, business research, finance, sales, sales promotion or retail management, for example. The (Top-up) course aims to provide you with a critical understanding of ethical principles and practice and an awareness of effective management practice. With a broad range of optional modules on offer and the opportunity to pick a specialism, you can tailor the course to match your personal interests and professional needs. By giving you the information, tools, techniques and experience needed to devise creative solutions to the full range of business problems, this course is designed to give you a real foot in the door of this competitive world. Throughout the course, you can develop a critical understanding of ethical principles and practice and an awareness of effective management practice. You can also gain an understanding of the many contexts in which businesses operate. Finance. This degree will offer you the enjoyment and satisfaction of being your own boss and creating employment opportunities for others. The degree focuses strongly on the business start-up and growth management aspects of new ventures. The skills taught would also benefit any student wishing to take up paid employment, particularly within a small to medium enterprise (SME) environment. The course has been designed to develop effective enterprising and entrepreneurial skills which are increasingly required by the leading employers in the UK among students. We will facilitate you to showcase your entrepreneurial and enterprising skills at the events organised by reputed business institutions and local bodies in collaboration with the UWL, such as the Brentford Chambers of Commerce and Brentford Dragons Den. You may also choose to take a one year industrial placement at the end of your second year. Organisational Behaviour. Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be well equipped to start your own company, or work in a growing SME. Additional entry requirements FdA / HND / DipHE in plus Mathematics and English grade C or equivalent. 174 University of West London Undergraduate Prospectus

5 N1N3 N1N3 with Finance with Human Resource Management N1N6 N1N6 Our major difference from our competitors is the range and the type of modules we offer, along with our links to employers and industry. We give our students the information, tools, techniques and experience they need to start a rewarding career. This course has been designed to give you the knowledge and skills needed to specialise in human resource management, while gaining an understanding of all other business functions and how they work to complement each other within the contemporary business environment. Graduates will have gained all the knowledge, experience and skills needed to start a rewarding career in one of many fields, including human resource management, marketing, business research, finance, sales, sales promotion and retail management. This course focuses on finance, yet you will develop critical understanding of ethical principles and practice, and awareness of effective management and finance practice. Our students also gain an understanding of the many contexts in which businesses operate from SMEs to larger firms. Developed in partnership with local business organisations, both public and private, this course will help you meet the many challenges of managing in the complex, dynamic and exciting world of business. Ethics and morals will play a major part in your studies so you will study the environmental aspects of business, and how globalisation fits in.. Organisational Behaviour Finance. Throughout this course, we offer modules in a range of core subjects to give you an understanding of the fundamental elements that make up business organisations. You will also undertake a range of human resource-related modules to gain an understanding of the nature of human resource management and the functional aspects of managing people. You will learn about current issues influencing the effectiveness of people in employment and the rules and procedures used to promote fairness and efficiency in the workplace. You may also choose to take a one year industrial placement at the end of your second year. Resource Management (HRM) Organisational Behaviour. Human Resource Management Issues. Successful graduates will have all the knowledge, experience and HR skills needed to start a rewarding career in one of many fields finance, marketing, business research, sales, sales promotion or retail management, for example. Postgraduate opportunities are available after graduating. 176 University of West London Undergraduate Prospectus

6 N103 N103 Four years with Internship with Marketing N1N5 Also available part-time N1N5 This course combines the theoretical knowledge that you will gain in lectures with practical experience through a one year internship. In the National Student Survey 2015, there was 97% overall satisfaction with the course. Our major difference from our competitors is the range and the type of modules we offer, along with our links with employers and industry. We give our students the information, tools, techniques and experience they need to start a rewarding career. Upon successful completion of this course, you can expect to be employed within a range of business functions, including marketing and sales, finance, human resources and IT, in a variety of roles for a broad range of employers. This course has been specifically designed to give you the practical experience to complement your academic studies. In your first year, we will deliver core modules to give you an understanding of the fundamental elements that make up business organisations. We will help you to develop an understanding of ethical principles and an awareness of effective management practice. The practical elements of the course will enable you to develop analytical and communication skills. The internship will give you the opportunity to put theory into practice in a real business environment, while earning a salary. Organisational Behaviour Learning Through Work (internship). Finance. This course focuses on marketing, yet will also help you to develop critical understanding of ethical principles and practice, and awareness of effective management and marketing practice. Successful graduates gain an understanding of the many contexts in which businesses operate from SMEs to larger firms. Your main focus will be on products, distribution, pricing and promotion, and how these affect consumer behaviour. Ethics and morals will play a major part in your studies so you will study the environmental aspects of business, and how globalisation fits in. You will also study the increasing use of ICT and the development of entrepreneurship. There will be time, with help at hand, to work on your own personal interests and development needs in the field of business and marketing. You may also choose to take a one year industrial placement at the end of your second year. Business Development Marketing and Brand Management. Organisational Behaviour Global Marketing. Graduates will have gained all the knowledge, experience and skills needed to start a rewarding career in one of many fields, including marketing, business research, sales promotion or retail management. 178 University of West London Undergraduate Prospectus

7 N600 N600 Human Resource Management International Business Management N201 N201 Discover human resources management issues in a globalised context, learn through enquiry-based learning and gain valuable professional experience on a real-world consultancy project. This course will enable you to function in an international business environment, and will prepare you for a career within organisations that engage in business across international borders. This course is ideal for you if you aspire to work as a human resource professional or successful manager. These careers require knowledge of how to manage people and organisations, which you will have gained during this course. The main teaching approach on this course is enquiry-based learning, where you will learn different ways of thinking about a problem. This approach is designed to shape your mind professionally, preparing you for critical resolutions to problems you will be required to resolve in the workplace. Study of this subject is vocationally focused, and you will enhance your employment prospects by building an electronic portfolio of HRM work to showcase to potential employers. CIPD accreditation is in progress to offer greater prestige to the degree. Although this course will prepare you to become a HR professional in the public, private or voluntary sectors, the skills and knowledge you will gain can open the door to many exciting roles in the professional world. You may also wish to undertake postgraduate study to specialise in a subject you ve already studied, or to explore something new. IT and HRM Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Society and Organisations Thinking HR Getting to Know Accounting for HRM Influencing Stakeholders HRM and Global Business Environment. Employment Law HR Professional Practice and Service Delivery International Resourcing and Talent Planning Global Perspectives in Rewarding People Psychology and Employee Engagement Coaching, Mentoring and Facilitating. Strategic HRM and Organisation Development Leadership and Change Management Contemporary Development in Employment Relations Consultancy in HRM. Plus three options from: Knowledge Management Emerging Issues in HR Development Creativity and the Workplace. This course aims to provide you with an understanding of the fundamental elements that make up business organisations. You will develop an understanding of ethical principles and an awareness of effective management practice. You will undertake a range of internationally focused modules, to ensure that you gain an understanding of management in a multicultural environment. In the second year, you will choose optional modules to allow you to further tailor your degree to suit your interests. In your final year, you will complete a graduate project that will bring together all you have learnt on the course with a subject of your choice. You may also choose to take a one year industrial placement at the end of your second year. Cross-Cultural Management Organisational Behaviour Finance Global Marketing Human Resource Management Issues Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be in a position to apply for a variety of roles in businesses in the UK or abroad, in a range of business functions including finance, marketing and human resource management. 180 University of West London Undergraduate Prospectus

8 Check UWL website Social Media Marketing This course will equip students with the latest theory and current practice in marketing, with a particular focus on digital social media marketing techniques, providing students with the skills needed to devise advanced digitally based marketing solutions to real business problems. Social media marketing is predicted to create one of the strongest areas of global demand for graduate skills in the coming years. If you are a graduate with knowledge and skills in social media marketing, then you are very likely to have one of the highest chances of securing a well-paid graduate job. The BSc in Social Media Marketing integrates social media marketing techniques with marketing communications and strategy. have a strong focus on current practices and their application to real-world marketing scenarios. Students will be engaged in the application of theory to practise through experiential learning (eg live projects, field trips and business simulations). You may also choose to take a one year industrial placement at the end of your second year. Students will also pursue projects to gain an in-depth understanding of appropriate techniques and detailed investigations into relevant digital and social media marketing approaches. Marketing communications analysis and stakeholder communications will underpin the understanding of students of the digital marketing practices. Examples include website development, social media integration, digital marketing campaigns, multi-channel campaigns, online advertising, mobile marketing strategies and digital analytics. Marketing Fundamentals Marketing Communication Tools Marketing Research Digital Marketing Psychology Becoming a Marketing Professional and Technology. Individual Consultancy Minor Marketing Project Social Media and e-business Marketing Enterprise Delivering Digital Marketing Campaign (Group Project) Contemporary Managerial Issues. Marketing Graduation Project Digital Marketing Communications, Analysis and Strategy Global Marketing. Digital Consumer Loyalty Online Behaviour. All course details are subject to validation. 182