Your Route to a university of London Degree BSc Business Administration
A quality programme to enhance your career
This programme is designed to prepare you for a career in modern business and management. The Major areas of business administration are covered: accounting, finance, human resources, marketing, information systems, & international business and
you will also have the opportunity to acquire expertise within chosen specialism. The BSc was developed by Royal Holloway, University of London. Royal Holloway is ranked in the top 12 in the UK bythe Times newspaper, putting it in the highest league of UK universities.

Programme aims
This programme aims to provide you with:
A systematic understanding of management related problems, and conceptual tools for
analyzing and evaluating management issues
A sound knowledge and understanding of the discipline of management with an emphasis on the historical ,political ,cultural and institutional forces shaping modern business
A stimulating learning environment in which to engage with case material
The skills and competencies necessary for the development of your creative and decision making capabilities.

Career progression
This course will enable you to develop skills so that you can think and act strategically and exert influence in the workplace ,enabling you to succeed in the business world. It will help you gain a competitive edge and drive your career forward, and may also assist a career change, achieve a salary increase, improve promotion prospects or simply broaden hor izons and increase marketability.

Excellent support
Comprehensive study support is offered providing you with paper-based and online materials; core textbooks can be accessed online or sent to you by post.
Via the online learning environment you will communicate with tutors and fellow students, take part in online seminars and, for some course units, undertake team tasks.
You can gain support for your studies from independent institutions in the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malta, Dubai, France, Nigeria and Trinidad and Tobago.

Summary of key dates

Develop specific skills for the workplace
Business understanding
You'll be able to translate your knowledge of case studies, theories and models of best practice into sound business management.

Team working
Self appraisal and reflection, openness and sensitivity to diversity among people, cultures, and practices. You will be better equipped to work with others and achieve great results.

Analytical thinking
You will be equipped to analyse and diagnose complex organisational situations from a strategic point of view. This encompasses the use of numer ical , quant i tat ive and   qualitative methodologies and includes data analysis, interpretation and extrapolation.

Strategic thinking
You will be able to identify and set objectives. This skill set includes the ability to think creatively, evaluate and assess a range of options. You'll also develop a range of intervention skills to handle difficult situations, make decisions and managechange.

Critical thinking
You'll learn to critique and evaluate academic theory, concepts and methodologies. This enables you to identify assumptions, evaluate evidence and detect false logic.

Personal development and leadership
The course gives you the chance to develop as a person and sharpen your intellect. You will also develop the confidence and the entrepreneurial skills to take the lead in planning and implementing projects.

What are the prime benefits?
Self-Development through:
a broad understanding of business and management issues
strategic orientation and the ability to successfully implement the strategies formulated
development of management skills, techniques and competences
self-awareness as a manager and leader
increased confidence in all areas of business

Career Development:
Enhanced promotion prospects
New career opportunities
Greater career security
Access to the GSBE faculty and consultant network

Syllabus for BBA+Higher National Diploma