CERTIFICATE IN HIGHER EDUCATION
bUsINEss sTUDIEs
The certificate in Business & Management
is designed to develop the knowledge and
skills required by those who already hold
management positions or those who aspire
to doing so in the future.
Earn an ILM Professional Qualification
Kaplan Open Learning has partnered with the
Institute of Leadership and Management
(ILM) to offer students the unique
opportunity to earn a professional
qualification while they study for their
degree.
Our online degree is Those students studying the Certificate in
designed for learners Business & Management have the
opportunity to earn a Level 4 Award &
seeking to develop their Diploma in Management from the
business knowledge and internationally recognised Institute of
Leadership and Management. Our degree
management skills programme, coupled with an ILM
within the dynamic professional qualification, is designed to
provide you with lifelong learning, enabling
global economy. you to develop as an effective management
practitioner.
Introduction to Online Learning and
Personal Development Planning
Understand the technical and personal
requirements of online learning;
demonstrate competencies in the use
of the tools available to online learners;
possess the ability to reflect on activities
and personal development in terms of
Course Credits = 120 both process and task; identify effective
operational techniques in a variety
of learning contexts; appreciate the
organisational, environmental and social
contexts in which their careers and lives
will unfold.
Fundamentals of Marketing
Emphasise key concepts and issues
underlying the modern practice of marketing;
examine the role of marketing in the
organisation and in society; analyse the
general nature and role of marketing, the
marketing concept, buyer behaviour and
the environment in which marketing
operates; and understand the four main
decision areas of products and services,
distribution, promotion and pricing.
Business Environment
Understand the economic environment of
business; examine the nature of economic
activity in the business market; identify and
understand the main reasons why countries
benefit from engaging in international trade
with each other.
Business Finance
Understand the process of company
account preparation using accruals and
prepayments; explain the influence and
importance of accounting standards and
other legislation on the production of
published financial statements; examine
costing systems, absorption costing and
overheads, and the potential benefits
of activity based costing; understand the
use of marginal costing for short term
decision making; and recognise the
utility of break even charts and profit
volume graphs.
Human Resource Management
Identify job requirements, develop job
descriptions and recommend job
qualifications; outline and understand
the recruitment and selection process by
assessing various tools including testing,
application blanks, interviews, references
and CVs; understand major laws affecting
personnel practices; distinguish between
various compensation programmes and
rate different incentive plans as motivations
in particular situations; formulate simple
programmes of policies as well as
understanding guidelines for motivation
of employees.
Business & Management Skills
Identify the key skills areas that will be
needed during your study and potentially
in the world of employment; understand
how to use available information resources
and to incorporate them into your work;
assess how to manage time effectively to
set priorities, meet deadlines and avoid
stress.
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mARKETING AND sAlEs mANAGEmENT
The influence of marketing on 21st century Marketing and Sales Management
life is immeasurable and plays a prominent
Understand an organisation’s personal
part in our lives everywhere we look. This is
selling function; examine the recruiting,
why it is such an exciting and far reaching
developing, motivating and retaining of a
field. This diploma will provide you with the
talented sales force; analyse the tactical
fundamental skills and knowledge to pursue
issues and strategies for developing the
career ambitions in the fields of management,
sales force into an effective sales team;
marketing, sales, advertising and market
examine the fundamentals of strategic
research.
planning; and evaluate personal selling
The Diploma in Marketing and Sales activities.
Management will prepare you for a senior
Market Research and Innovation
marketing role in your own or another
enterprise. Evaluate research methods used in a
Marketer: Marketing management/technological environment;
Earn an ILM Professional Qualification
is not simply a single evaluate journal articles and develop a
Kaplan Open Learning has partnered with the framework for specific research projects;
role. Marketers create, Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) analyse the reporting and presentation
communicate and to offer students the unique opportunity to of findings in a manner that stimulates
earn a professional qualification while they critical thinking and ideas; and evaluate
deliver product value to study for their degree. the impact of technology in the
consumers. They are Those students studying the Diploma in
management setting.

involved in every step Marketing & Sales have the opportunity to Consumer Behaviour
earn a Level 4 Award & Diploma in
of a product’s life Management from the internationally
Provide an overview of consumer behaviour
and explain how it impacts on marketing
cycle and help satisfy recognised Institute of Leadership and
strategy; analyse the concepts of consumer
Management. Our degree programme,
consumer demand. coupled with an ILM professional qualification,
research, market segmentation and
motivation, focusing on individual
is designed to provide you with lifelong
personality, perceptions, attitudes and
learning, enabling you to develop as an
learning; recognise the influence of groups
effective management practitioner.
on consumer behaviour; and evaluate
Marketing Planning the consumer decision-making process.

Enable the creation of an effective marketing Marketing Communications

plan based on customer data; analyse an
Understand the means by which an
organisation’s marketplace in light of key
organisation promotes its products,
marketing metric requirements; and recognise
services and ideas; analyse effective
how the marketing mix and marketing plan
communications through a wide range
fits with overall business strategies.
Course Credits = 240 of media; and evaluate the key issues
Project Management of marketing messages, marketing
audience and channels and the timing
Explore the concepts utilised for effective
of communications.
project management; analyse project
management knowledge areas and process
groups, along with the use of software and
analyse case studies to further demonstrate
project management concepts.

Manager: A person who
has charge and control
of a business, division,
department or branch, and
who has responsibility for
people and resources,
discretion on how to use
those resources and
independent judgment.
Course Credits = 240
DIplOmA IN HIGHER EDUCATION
bUsINEss AND mANAGEmENT
Companies throughout the world are
always seeking to recruit the best
managers to help them achieve their
goals and objectives. The managers of the
future are often working in their own
organisation already although they lack the
proper skills and training. This programme
will provide those skills so that students
can advance their careers on the
management ladder.
The Diploma in Business and Management
will enable you to acquire essential
knowledge, vital skills and critical awareness
necessary for managing teams and creating
value for a business, whilst preparing
students for a management role in their
own or another enterprise.
Earn an ILM Professional Qualification
Kaplan Open Learning has partnered with
the Institute of Leadership and Management
(ILM) to offer students the unique
opportunity to earn a professional
qualification while they study for their
degree.
Those students studying the Diploma in
Business & Management have the
opportunity to earn a Level 4 Award &
Diploma in Management from the
internationally recognised Institute of
Leadership and Management. Our degree
programme, coupled with an ILM
professional qualification, is designed to
provide you with lifelong learning, enabling
you to develop as an effective management
practitioner.
Leadership and Managing Teams
Evaluate the relationships among an
organisation’s culture, its leadership and
its employees; examine the concept of
organisational culture and the role of the
leader as decision maker and influencer;
evaluate contemporary models of
leadership; and examine the leader’s
role in change management.
Business Planning
Introduce fundamental principles of
financial management in addition to
managerial analytical tools and techniques;
emphasise the importance of finance in
sound organisational decision making;
and provide relevant financial tools and
concepts to enable you to thrive in an
information-based economy.
Financial Decision Making
Introduce students to the concepts,
techniques and methods of financial
decision-making issues facing managers;
develop an understanding of the various
analytical models and enable students
to select and apply these approaches to
real-world problems; understand and
apply the decision-making process; and
focus on how to make better financial
decisions in a business environment.
Operations Management
Examine the importance of the operations
function in organisations; analyse the
fundamental issues of facilities location,
output planning, inventory control,
scheduling and quality control; and
emphasise quality and its impact in
securing a strategic advantage for
manufacturing and service entities.
Project Management
Students explore the concepts utilised for
effective project management; analyse
project management knowledge areas
and process groups, along with the use
of software and analyse case studies to
further demonstrate project management
concepts.
Marketing and Sales Management
Understand an organisation’s personal
selling function; examine the recruiting,
developing, motivating and retaining of
a talented sales force; analyse the tactical
issues and strategies for developing the
sales force into an effective sales team;
examine the fundamentals of strategic
planning; and evaluate personal
selling activities.
 DIplOmA IN HIGHER EDUCATION
lEADERsHIp AND mANAGEmENT
The Diploma in Leadership and
Management is designed to provide
students with an understanding of the
theory and practice of organisations,
their structures, behaviours and cultures.
management knowledge areas and
process groups, use software and
analyse case studies to further
demonstrate project management
concepts.

You will also have the opportunity to Operations Management

Our programme has been
specifically designed to
meet the practical needs of
today’s leadership and
management role.
Course Credits = 240
analyse leadership behaviour and
Examine the importance of the
management decision-making in the
operations function in organisations;
workplace, enabling you to understand
analyse the fundamental issues of
how you can contribute to, and develop
facilities location, output planning,
skills in, leadership and management in
inventory control, scheduling and quality
your own working life. This degree is
control; emphasise quality and its impact
ideal for people who are progressing in
their career and are beginning, or have
in securing a strategic advantage for
manufacturing and service entities.
aspirations, to take on a more
responsible role requiring leadership and Financial Decision Making
management skills.
Introduce students to the concepts,
ILM Professional Qualification techniques and methods of financial
Kaplan Open Learning has been
decision-making issues facing managers;
develop an understanding of the various
partnered with the Institute of
analytical models and enable students to
Leadership and Management (ILM) to
select and apply these approaches to
offer students the unique opportunity to
real-world problems; understand and
earn a professional qualification whilst
apply decision-making processes and
they study for their degree.
focus on how to make better financial
Those students who opt for the decisions in a business environment.
Foundation degree pathway in
Leadership and Action Learning
Leadership and Management have the
opportunity to earn a Level 5 Award &
Analyse the different types of
Diploma in Leadership & Management
management theories and leadership
from the internationally recognised
styles and their influence on
Institute of Leadership and Management.
management structures within an
Our degree programme, coupled with an
organisation. Explore the levels of
ILM professional qualification, is
motivation and commitment to the
designed to provide you with lifelong
organisation’s values and goals amongst
learning, enabling you to develop as an
the people you lead. Develop your own
effective management practitioner.
ability to use different leadership styles
Leadership and Managing Teams in order to communicate as well as
understand how they motivate others
Evaluate the relationships among an and build commitment.
organisation’s culture, its leadership and
its employees; examine the concept of
organisational culture and the role of the
leader as decision maker and influencer;
evaluate contemporary models of
leadership and examine the leader’s role
in change management.

Project Management
Explore the concepts utilised in effective
project management; analyse project
 CERTIFICATE IN HIGHER EDUCATION
CRImINAl jUsTICE
Our degree programme will enable you to Dealing with Offending Behaviour
identify the key skills and professional
Evaluate the key principles of prevention,
responsibilities required in the criminal
intervention and rehabilitation, and
justice sector. It also concentrates on
develop an understanding of those
developing an understanding of the legal
options available throughout the criminal
and criminal justice processes in England
justice system for dealing with offenders.
and Wales, their dynamics and the role of
Analyse the role played by criminal justice
government, the impact of specific crimes
agencies in dealing with offenders after
and the options available for dealing with
sentencing, such as Probation, Integrated
offenders.
Offender Management and Youth
Introduction to Online Learning and Offending Teams.
Personal Development Planning
Skills for the Criminal Justice Sector
This programme brings Understand the technical and personal
requirements of online learning; Identify and examine key skills required in
together criminal justice demonstrate competencies in the use of the the criminal justice system such as
and criminological tools available to online learners; possess leadership, communication, teamwork and
the ability to reflect on activities and problem solving. Understand how those
theory, research and personal development in terms of both skills will assist the criminal justice system
policy, to provide you process and task; identify effective to fulfil its professional responsibilities.
operational techniques in a variety of
with the skills that learning contexts; appreciate the Terrorism Today
organisational, environmental and social
employers value, and to You will develop an understanding of the
contexts in which their careers and lives will complex areas of terrorism, including its
prepare you for work in unfold. history and ideology. Issues such as
the criminal justice Legal System counter terrorism, the role of the media
and detention without charge will also be
system. Learn about the legal system in England explored.
and Wales, the roles and responsibilities
of those involved in the judicial process
such as Magistrates, Youth Courts, Crown
Court etc. and how those processes are
evolving. This module examines the roles
Course Credits = 120 of those government departments involved
in creating legislation and deploying
accountability mechanisms.

Crime and Society

Develop knowledge of criminal liability

and the key definitions associated with
criminality. Examine some of those key
areas of criminal and anti-social
behaviour which have a major impact on
the community. Consider the impact of
substance misuse, the ‘internalisation’ of
crime and defences to criminal behaviour.

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Our diploma in Police
Studies is targeted at
either active serving
police officers or those
seeking to establish a
career in the police
service.
Course Credits = 240
(inclusive of 120 credits
for the certificate)
DIplOmA IN HIGHER EDUCATION
CRImINAl jUsTICE (pOlICE sTUDIEs)
The police service plays a central role in Criminology
maintaining order, keeping the peace
The whole range of theories regarding
through the enforcement of the law, as
crime and criminality will be considered,
well as working with the community to
as will policing and the role of the police,
directly tackle and reduce the fear of
with an emphasis on discretion and
crime.
discrimination in respect of race, sexuality
Our course provides students with an and domestic violence. The role of the
academic understanding of policing and penal system and how prison and
also serves as an introduction to a career probation operate will be considered.
with the police. The programme
Human Rights, Values & Ethics
emphasises the diversity of the police role
by drawing upon a variety of contexts in Identifies the key issues which lie at the
which policing is discussed and analysed. core of a fair and just criminal justice
system. You will critically examine the
Criminal Investigation
concepts of human rights, values and
Introduces you to the concept of criminal ethics. By using practical examples, you
investigation and the models available for will explore the challenges presented to
implementation when investigation is governments and practitioners in
necessary. It critically evaluates the balancing the rights of individuals with
application of crime scene management and those of society at large.
examines the legal duty appertaining to
Risk Assessment & Management
investigators and the implications of
ineffective investigations. Introduce the concept of risk and apply
this to understanding the wider
Youth Crime & Justice
implications of risk assessment in the
Explores the historical and contemporary criminal justice system. This will include
criminological debates around youth offender management with an emphasis
justice and discusses the breadth of on sexual and violent offenders, multi-
legislation designed to address anti-social agency protection panels and will consider
behaviour and youth crime. The module whether punishment should ‘fit the crime’.
will critically evaluate the role of those
agencies primarily responsible for the
implementation of government legislation
as well as its effectiveness. Students will
have the opportunity to debate current
topical issues such as drugs and ASBOs as
well as the impact that families, the
community and education has on youth
crime.
Theory & Practice of Multi-Agency
Partnerships
This module will focus on the developing
role of multi-agency partnerships. It will
identify and consider the implications of
key pieces of legislation and the
importance of Home Office guidance.
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CRImINAl jUsTICE (pRObATION sTUDIEs)
Our diploma in probation examines the use Criminology
and purpose of custody, its impact on the
The whole range of theories regarding
lives of offenders, types of prisons and the
crime and criminality will be considered,
latest developments within the probation
as will policing and the role of the police,
service. Students will have the opportunity
with an emphasis on discretion and
to examine the role of criminal courts look at
discrimination in respect of race, sexuality
sentencing trends as well as understanding
and domestic violence. The role of the
how the Probation Service works with
penal system and how prison and
victims and the need for offenders to
probation also operate will be considered.
develop empathy in relation to their victims.
Human Rights, Values & Ethics
Mentally Disordered Offenders
Identifies the key issues which lie at the
Examines the types of mental disorder, the
core of a fair and just criminal justice
Our diploma in approaches to treatment as well as
system. You will critically examine the
understanding the roles of those people
Probation Studies who work with mentally disordered
concepts of human rights, values and
ethics. By using practical examples, you
examines the role of offenders. The module evaluates current
will explore the challenges presented to
legislation and policy developments and
criminal courts, looking critically examines the power of the courts.
governments and practitioners in
balancing the rights of individuals with
at sentencing trends as You will also discuss issues surrounding
those of society at large.
community safety and public protection as
well as understanding well as the challenges of policing mentally Risk Assessment & Management
disordered offenders.
how the Probation Introduce the concept of risk and apply
Substance Misuse & Crime
Service works with this to understanding the wider
implications of risk assessment in the
victims and the need for Identify the types of crime affected by
criminal justice system. This will include
substance misuse as well as developing an
offenders to develop awareness of the size of the problems
offender management with an emphasis
on sexual and violent offenders, multi-
related to substance misuse. The module
empathy in relation to critically evaluates the roles of those
agency protection panels and will consider
whether punishment should ‘fit the crime’.
their victims. agencies primarily responsible for the
implementation of government policy and
legislation and its effectiveness. Students
Course Credits = 240 will explore the issues relating to the
(inclusive of 120 credits for sentencing as well as considering the health
implications of imprisoning drug offenders.
the certificate)
Probation & Community Justice

Analyse the increasing involvement of

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the community in the judicial process. It
considers the role of the community, how
the relationship between it and the
judiciary can be strengthened and its
relevance to community policing.
Understand and critically evaluate the
role of the key agencies primarily
responsible for the implementation of
community justice.

Our Youth Justice
diploma is designed to
provide students with
the appropriate skills,
values and
understanding required
to operate within the
criminal justice system
and with young people
who offend or who are
at risk of offending.
Course Credits = 240
(inclusive of 120 credits for
the certificate)
DIplOmA IN HIGHER EDUCATION
CRImINAl jUsTICE (YOUTH jUsTICE)
Why do young people break the law? Is Criminology
anti-social behaviour the result of a
The whole range of theories regarding
dysfunctional family environment or are
crime and criminality will be considered,
there wider social causes? How does the
as will policing and the role of the police,
criminal justice system seek to deal with
with an emphasis on discretion and
young offenders and then reintegrate
discrimination in respect of race, sexuality
them back into society? These and many
and domestic violence. The role of the
more questions are the focus of the
penal system and how prison and
diploma in Youth Justice. Our programme
probation also operate will be considered.
is tailored for those who have a
particular interest in working with young Human Rights, Values & Ethics
people and are seeking to develop a
career within the youth justice system. Identifies the key issues which lie at the
core of a fair and just criminal justice
Youth Crime & Justice system. You will critically examine the
Explores the historical and contemporary
concepts of human rights, values and
ethics. By using practical examples, you
criminological debates around youth
will explore the challenges presented to
justice and discusses the breadth of
legislation designed to address anti-
governments and practitioners in
balancing the rights of individuals with
social behaviour and youth crime. The
those of society at large.
module will critically evaluate the role of
those agencies primarily responsible for Risk Assessment & Management
the implementation of government
Introduce the concept of risk and apply
legislation as well as its effectiveness.
this to understanding the wider
Child & Adolescent Development implications of risk assessment in the
criminal justice system. This will include
You will examine the key theories in child
development and critically evaluate how
offender management with an emphasis
on sexual and violent offenders, multi-
successful psychologists are able to
devise experiments to test their theories.
agency protection panels and will consider
whether punishment should ‘fit the crime’.
The module explores an extensive range
of complex issues such as child gender
influences, moral development, divorce,
parent and peer socialisation, family
values as well as the impact of non-
traditional families on child development.
Substance Misuse & Crime
Identify the types of crime affected by
substance misuse as well as developing
an awareness of the size of the problems
related to substance misuse. The module
critically evaluates the roles of those
agencies primarily responsible for the
implementation of government policy and
legislation and its effectiveness. Students
will explore the issues relating to the
sentencing as well as considering the
health implications of imprisoning drug
offenders.

Our diploma in
Custodial Services is
ideal for those working
with offenders and
other vulnerable
members of society who
wish to better
understand the
challenges such groups
present.
Course Credits = 240
(inclusive of 120 credits
for the certificate)
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DIplOmA IN HIGHER EDUCATION
CRImINAl jUsTICE (CUsTODIAl sERvICEs)
Our diploma in Custodial Services is ideal courts. You will also discuss issues
for those working with offenders and other surrounding community safety and public
vulnerable members of society who wish protection as well as the challenges of
to better understand the challenges such policing mentally disordered offenders.
groups present.
Criminology
You will be given the opportunity to
The whole range of theories regarding
examine the use and purpose of custody,
crime and criminality will be considered,
its impact on the lives of offenders, types
as will policing and the role of the police,
of prisons and the latest developments
with an emphasis on discretion and
within offender management. Students
discrimination in respect of race,
will carry their academic achievements
sexuality and domestic violence. The role
into the various professions associated
of the penal system and how prison and
with areas of justice and contribute to
raising the capabilities of today’s justice
probation also operate will be
considered.
systems.
Human Rights, Values & Ethics
Prisons & Penology
Identifies the key issues which lie at the
You will examine the penal system and
core of a fair and just criminal justice
the relevant legislation relating to
prisons and options available to deal
system. You will critically examine the
concepts of human rights, values and
with offenders. The module looks at the
ethics. By using practical examples, you
types of roles of those who work with
offenders in the penal system. Students
will explore the challenges presented to
governments and practitioners in
will evaluate the relevant legislation and
balancing the rights of individuals with
map policy developments as well as
exploring the debate on the “crisis in the
those of society at large.
penal system”.
Risk Assessment & Management
Custodial Care
Introduces the concept of risk and apply
Develops your understanding of types of this to understanding the wider
prisoners and how the penal system deals implications of risk assessment in the
with different categories. Students will criminal justice system. This will include
discuss how prisoners adapt to prisons, offender management with an emphasis
their experiences and legal rights. The on sexual and violent offenders, multi-
model examines the range of approaches to agency protection panels and will consider
the treatment of prisoners with regards to whether punishment should ‘fit the crime’.
age, race and gender. It also discusses the
issues of security and the problems of
containment as well as public perception.
Mentally Disordered Offenders
Examines the types of mental disorder,
the approaches to treatment as well as
understanding the roles of those people
who work with mentally disordered
offenders. The module evaluates current
legislation and policy developments and
critically examines the power of the
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FINANCIAl sERvICEs
This course provides a balanced
programme covering the application of
technical knowledge and skills to project
and work-based assignments relevant to
careers in the financial sector.
Core Modules
Introduction to Online Learning and
Personal Development Planning
Understand the technical and personal
requirements of online learning;
demonstrate competencies in the use of
Our course is designed tools available to online learners;
possess the ability to reflect on activities
for learners seeking to and personal development in terms of
both process and task.
develop their technical
knowledge and skills Business Skills
for a range of specialist Develop communication; numerical and
verbal skills; develop the ability to conduct
roles in the financial numerical analysis and how to present
data in the context of your workplace;
services industry. develop time management skills and the
ability to manage information resources.
Financial Environment and Regulation
Introduces you to how financial
institutions and markets operate, as well
as examining the services that they
provide within the economy. This module
examines regulatory bodies within the
financial framework and examines the
Course Credits = 120 rules that govern them.
Principles of Banking
support for business decision-making from
a financial perspective.
Optional Modules
Mortgage advice
Understand the key principles which
govern mortgages, and develop an
understanding of the different mortgage
products that are available for both
homeowner and buy-to-let properties. You
will also evaluate the costs and
implications associated with each product.
Retirement Planning and Pensions
Develops an understanding of the key
principles for retirement planning;
identifying and examining the various UK
state and private pension facilities that are
available to individuals and the cover they
provide.
Principles of Insurance
Introduces the key principles and practice
of insurers, and explores the regulatory
environment of the insurance industry, as
well as developing an understanding of
the range of insurance products available
to individuals.
Financial Planning
Introduces the key principles and
techniques required for financial planning,
and the application of those techniques to
individual circumstances.

Develop an understanding of the

importance of money and financial
intermediation in the economy; awareness
of balance sheet management in banks;
understanding the process of bank
account operations, types of loan and
credit and the role of banks in the
economy.

Interpretation of Financial Information

Analysing financial information and

interpreting business performance data.
The module provides you with the ability
to evaluate information, and provide
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The course will suit
learners seeking to
develop their career in
a fast moving industry
and who wish to build
on their technical
knowledge from
professional
qualifications and
understand the
complex issues facing
financial services
organisations in the
current global crisis.
DIplOmA IN HIGHER EDUCATION
FINANCIAl sERvICEs
This course will provide an
understanding of core knowledge of key
financial institutions and regulation in
the sector, particularly in light of the
current global financial crisis, combined
with the development of management
and interpersonal customer skills with
the opportunity to specialise in subjects
relevant to a target career role and to
apply them in the workplace.
Core Modules
Managing Customer Relationships
Critically assesses the key features and
personal attributes important to effective
customer relationship management
strategies and the important
underpinning principles and cultures.
Leadership and Managing Teams
Examines the key skills and qualities of
leaders, and the underlying principles of
management. It considers different
leadership styles, and explores how these
leadership styles affect team building and
its role within modern organisations.
Risk Assessment in a Financial Services
Organisation
Analyses the concept of risk management
within the financial services sector; builds
an understanding of the different
classifications of operational risk, and
investigates contemporary issues affecting
risk management.
firm; identifies how to measure risk and
return on investment; develops knowledge
of evaluating the performance of financial
investments, and the key features of
alternative financial investments.
Optional Modules
Wealth Management
Identifying and examining key skills
required for effective wealth management;
understanding the importance of objective
setting and investor psychology in wealth
management; assessing key tax issues
and understand how to set up a tax-
efficient portfolio.
Insurance Products and Regulation
Critically examines the role of insurance
products in risk management, and the legal
framework by which insurance firms
operate; understand the role of the
underwriter in assessing the eligibility of
individuals for different types of financial
products; identifies and evaluates
life/health; property and liability insurance.
Financial Services Marketing
This module analyses the different channels
and methods of marketing adopted by
financial services organisations, including
issues of product development, pricing, and
distribution. You will look at the different
types of consumers within the financial
services environment and the prospects for
growth opportunities.

Financial Services Law

This module critically examines the legal

Course Credits = 240
(inclusive of 120 credits for
the certificate)
environment that the financial services
industry operates within, and establishes
the link between theory and practice. It
provides a sound knowledge base for
financial services practitioners, as it
identifies laws and regulations governing
financial services organisations.

Financial Economics and Investments

Outlines the core economic and financial

concepts relating to the operation of a
 bA (HONs) bUsINEss AND
mANAGEmENT
Management within a modern dynamic
business requires an essential mix of skills
such as finance, strategic thinking, project
planning, marketing as well as the ability
to supervise activities and time to effectively
deliver the businesses objectives and goals.
The BA (Hons) in Business and Management
enables you to develop your knowledge,
skills and understanding of the strategic
and international dimensions of business
and management. It will provide you with
the necessary expertise to critically evaluate
business models and concepts and apply
Business Management: them to real-world situations. Upon
completion of the course you will be able
The management of to apply your skills to a wide range of
people and processes organisations within the international
and domestic markets.
to help accomplish the
The BA (Hons) Business and Management
goals and objectives is ideal if you want to learn how to manage
of an organisation. in today’s fast-changing business
environment as well as developing the
It involves planning, practical knowledge and skills valued
organising and guiding by employers.
of employees, time,
Core Modules
resources and activities
evaluate the enticements and barriers to
companies conducting trade outside their
domestic base. For example it will explore
the socio-cultural forces that impact the
international business environment as well
as understanding the role of international
organisations such as the European Union.
Strategic Human Resource Management
Evaluates the link between business strategy
and human resources management (HRM).
This module enables you to analyse the
main theoretical models and approaches to
HRM and understand its influence on an
organisations corporate goals and objectives.
International Marketing Strategy
This module introduces the fundamental
principle of international marketing.
You will learn to develop and formulate
strategies for the marketing of products
and services in an international and global
context. You will develop an understanding
of the differences between international
and domestic marketing as well as exploring
the international marketing implications of
trading blocs such as the EU, NAFTA, ASEAN
and WTO.

On joining the programme you will study

surrounding these Business and Management Project
five compulsory core modules, which
events. encompass the core elements of business This module enables you to explore a
and management. business problem in more detail. It provides
you with the skills to analyse, synthesise
Business Strategy and evaluate research data pertaining to a
real-world example. You will also develop
Explores the role of strategy and policy in
your skills on how to produce a research
the success of business organisations as
project proposal and plan.
well as examining the theories, concepts
and practices in strategic management.
This module gives you the skills to apply
strategy and policy development in a
business along with understanding the
impact of strategy on the organisations
culture.
Course Credits = 360
Global Business Environment

Develops an understanding of the main

trade theories and the role of business
in today’s global environment. You will
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mANAGEmENT
Optional Modules Internet Marketing

You will be able to determine the academic Integrates the key elements of content,
and vocational emphasis of your studies marketing, legal, maintenance and web
by selecting two subjects from a list of security. The module explores effective
vocationally specific options. techniques for presenting content in
websites in a clear and concise format and
Business Law analyses the marketing concepts to plan
and target a web marketing strategy. You
You are guided through the basic principles
will evaluate the practical logistics of
of the English Legal systems and the four
establishing and maintaining an internet
principle areas of law relevant to the
marketing site, including legal and
operations of a business which include
regulatory issues.
contract, tort, company and employment
law. The module also evaluates the impact Operations Management
of the changing legal environment on
the business as well as looking at how Examine the importance of the operations
organisations tackle legal problems and function in organisations; analyse the
develop solutions. Application to real-world fundamental issues of facilities location,
situations is applied through the analysis output planning, inventory control,
of law reports, legislation and case studies. scheduling and quality control; and
emphasise quality and its impact in
Business Finance securing a strategic advantage for
manufacturing and service entities.
Develop an understanding of the role of
business finance and its application to
the decision making process within an
organisation. Examine the theoretical
concepts and practical modern approaches
to financial management. Particular
attention is given to understanding
financial measurement and instruments,
as well as risk and return relationships.

Project Management

Explore the concepts utilised for effective

project management; analyse project
management knowledge areas and process
groups, along with the use of software and
analyse case studies to further demonstrate
project management concepts.

This degree critically
develops an
understanding of key
issues affecting global
financial systems, the
causes and principles
underpinning the
current international
banking crisis and how
this will impact on
financial institutions
and career roles within
the sector.
Course Credits = 360
(inclusive of 120 credits for
the certificate and 120
credits for the diploma)
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bA (HONs) DEGREE
FINANCIAl sERvICEs
The course aims to develop core subject
knowledge of global financial systems
and development of skills important to
strategic and risk management within
the financial services environment,
providing the opportunity to specialise in
subject areas relevant to a learner’s
career role and applying knowledge and
understanding through assignment and
project work to the workplace.
Core Modules
Business Strategy
This module provides you with the skills
to display critical, analytical and
problem-solving techniques in
appropriate business contexts, with the
capacity to present conclusions
professionally. You will develop a
comprehensive understanding of the role
of strategy and policy in the success of
business organisations. Critically
evaluating and reviewing existing
theories, concepts and practices in
strategic management, you learn how
they are applied in an organisational
content.
Risk Management in Financial Services
You will develop an understanding of how
to identify and manage risk within the
context of global financial markets, and
from the viewpoint of financial institutions.
You will learn how to use hedging
techniques and alternative financial
products to manage risk, as well as
understanding the VaR measure and the
different approaches to the measurement
and management of market risk.
Financial Services Project
This module gives you the opportunity to
apply the practical knowledge and
experience you have gained from your
workplace. You will be studying
independently, using your own initiative to
produce a project report on a chosen topic
within the financial services sector. You
will be required to demonstrate their
ability to analyse, evaluate and synthesise
ideas and information, and reflect on the
practice of self directed working and
learning.
Global Issues in Financial Services
Develops a critical understanding of the
issues faced by modern financial
institutions operating in global capital
markets. You will be introduced to the key
players in financial markets including
lenders, borrowers and financial
securities, as well as examining the
development of financial services
institutions and their regulation
processes. You will also explore the
globalisation of financial systems, and
assess its impact on international
economies.
International Markets and Institutions
Explores the role of international finance,
institutions and policies, together with an
examination of international money/credit
markets. You will be given the opportunity
to analyse a range of topical issues that
deal with subjects such as balance of
payments, exchange rates, international
reserves, capital flows and liquidity. You
explore the functioning of the international
bond market, as well as developing an
understanding of international financial
institutions such as the International
Monetary Fund and the Bank for
International Settlements.
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FINANCIAl sERvICEs
Optional Modules
Derivative Financial Instruments
Understand the operations and purpose of
the forward and futures markets. You will
examine the factors affecting the value of
forwards and futures prices, and learn to
interpret price movements. You will also
use methods such as “Black Scholes” and
“Binomial” to calculate the value of a
traded option, and learn to apply
strategies to hedge risk positions through
financial futures.
Investments and Portfolio Theory
Develop an understanding of how financial
investment decisions are made through the
application of modern portfolio theory. You
will learn how diversification impacts on
investor’s risk and return, and how to
calculate measures of risk and return on a
portfolio of financial investments. You will
have the opportunity to analyse process
and theories such as Markowitz
diversification and the emergence of an
‘efficient frontier’.
Lending to Retail Customers
This module develops your understanding
of the various lending strategies used in
retail banking. It examines the impact of
financial regulation on banking
operations, as well as developing an
understanding of how marketing, legal
and technology issues affect the retail
banking environment. Covering the issue
of security over loans, alternative types
commonly used, the legal issues affecting
loan recovery and the application of
insolvency. You have the opportunity to
evaluate the key current issues affecting
the future direction of retail banking.
Lending to Corprorate Customers
This module looks at the application of
risk management techniques when
managing corporate and commercial
lending. You will examine the legal
framework applying to the provision and
recovery of loans to corporate customers.
You will explore the issues and challenges
behind delivering effective strategies to
corporate banking customers within the
context of current trends in regulations
and globalised financial systems.
 INTERNATIONAl FEEs

International Fees
If you are an overseas student from a non-EU country without indefinite leave to remain in
the UK, you will be required to pay overseas fees. However, all international students are
eligible for discounted fees.

Programme Textbooks Module Module Full Course Full Course

Discounted Discounted

Certificate of Higher
Education £975 £780 £7,500 £6,000
8 Modules / 120 credits All textbooks
are included
Foundation Degree in our fees.
16 Modules / 240 For postage £975 £780 £15,000 £12,000
credits charges, see
Foundation Degree text below
16 Modules / 240 £975 £780 £22,500 £18,000
credits

If a student withdraws from the course early, we will refund the monies paid for any
uncommenced modules less the following cancellation charges:

• £100 per for the Certificate of Higher Education and the BA (Hons) Top Up course

• £200 for the Foundation Degree

All fees quoted are subject to change without notice.

Postage
All essential textbooks are included in the course fees. We charge a fee for postage and
packaging of £30 for EU countries and £50 for all other countries on each occasion we post
materials to an overseas address. The table below shows the postage charges payable on
enrolment.

EU Countries Rest of the World

Programme UK
Module* Course * Module* Course *

Certificate of Higher
Education Free £50 £250
£30 £150
5 Books
Foundation Degree
Free £30 £360 £50 £600
12 Books
BA (Hons) Top Up
Course Free £30 £210 £50 £350
19 Books
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 ENTRY REQUIREmENTs

Entry Requirements for Non UK Students

Successful applicants to the programme will have a combination of academic
qualifications, experience and motivation and show the potential to complete their chosen
course successfully.

All entrants need to have GCSE grade C or above, or its equivalent, in English and
Mathematics. If English is not the students´ first language, IELTS (Academic) 6.0 or
equivalent is required.

Successful applicants will need to demonstrate:

1. If English is not the students´ first language, they have passed IELTS
(Academic) 6.0 or equivalent

2. They have the resources and time available to study online

3. They understand the programme, the advantages and the challenges of

online learning

4. They hold either the minimum academic qualifications or can

demonstrate appropriate work experience and ability as detailed below.

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