Standard modules – all pathways

• Business Foundations

  You will build on your knowledge and understanding of business concepts, strategies and models by looking at different types of organisation and a variety of sectors.
  How will I be assessed? 50% coursework, 50% exam

• Business Law

  You will explore commercial and consumer contracts, legal issues in business and employee rights.
  How will I be assessed? 30% coursework, 70% exam

• Interactive Learning Skills and Communication (ILSC)

  You will develop your academic communication skills and use of digital technology for higher education.
  How will I be assessed? 60% coursework, 40% exam

• Introduction to Marketing

  You will study the marketing mix, investigate how marketing impacts purchasing behaviour and look at how marketing functions within a business.
  How will I be assessed? 30% coursework, 70% exam

• Organisational Behaviour

  You will be introduced to organisational behaviour, structure and decision making. You will also look at how technology impacts organisational performance.
  How will I be assessed? 30% coursework, 70% exam

• Principles of ICT

  You will use IT as a fundamental tool for extracting, presenting and distributing data and information, familiarising yourself with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  How will I be assessed? 40% coursework, 60% exam

Specialist modules

Accounting

• Introduction to Logistics

  You will learn about supply chain management and freight transport systems.
  How will I be assessed? 60% coursework, 40% exam

• Introduction to Shipping

  You will look at the international shipping industry and the design, building and structure of specific types of ship.
  How will I be assessed?50% coursework, 50% exam

Stage 2: degree

• BSc (Hons) Maritime Business