Digital Transformation – Real World Business Cases
Strategic Management
Competitive Models Key Concepts
Logical Decision Making Frameworks
Integrative Case Study
Draws together main concepts across modules
YEAR II
Final Management Project
The second year of the programme is dedicated to the Final Management Project conducted under the supervision of a tutor.
This is an applied or theoretical research project that can be completed at a distance and in parallel with full-time employment or an approved internship. Students are encouraged to choose a subject related to their preferred career.
Digital Transformation – Real World Business Cases
Strategic Management
Competitive Models Key Concepts
Logical Decision Making Frameworks
Integrative Case Study
Draws together main concepts across modules
YEAR II
Final Management Project
The second year of the programme is dedicated to the Final Management Project conducted under the supervision of a tutor.
This is an applied or theoretical research project that can be completed at a distance and in parallel with full-time employment or an approved internship. Students are encouraged to choose a subject related to their preferred career.
During your first year, you will be introduced to the foundation elements of Business Management through modules such as Essentials of Management and Principles of Marketing. Years 2 and 3 will build on the knowledge you acquired in your first year and help you develop your understanding of the areas you are particularly interested in through several elective modules.
From the start of your programme, GISMA and The University of Law focus on creating individuals that are employable and have excellent potential in the workplace. You will find that throughout your programme, various modules focus on improving your employability.
Modules overview
Students will study for three years with two semesters per year. In Years 1 and 2, students will study three modules in each semester, making a total of 120 credits per year. In Year 3 students will study one 40 credit module over 2 semesters and another 2 modules in each semester. Students may take an internship in the summer break before they enter their final year.
Foundation Year Modules
The Foundation Year will consist of six compulsory modules:
Compulsory (six)
Introduction to Finance (20 credits)Introduction to Marketing (20 credits)Introduction to Human Resource Management (20 credits)Introduction to Management (20 credits)Numeracy Skills for Business (20 credits)Academic and Report Writing (20 credits)
Year 1 Modules (six compulsory modules)
Essentials of Management (20 credits)Academic and Professional Studies (20 credits)Principles of Marketing (20 credits)Accounting and Finance (20 credits)International Business Environment (20 credits)Managing and Leading People (20 credits)
Year 2 Modules
Compulsory (all four)
Leading Change (20 credits)Corporate Responsibility in a Global Context (20 credits)Economics and Global Trade(20 credits)Personal and Professional Development (20 credits)
Elective (any two)
Information and Resource Management (20 credits)Financial Management (20 credits)Personal Finance (20 credits)Contemporary Human Resource Management (20 credits)International Human Resource Management (20 credits)Customer Behaviour (20 credits)Marketing Communications in the Digital World (20 credits)
Year 3 Modules
Compulsory (all four)
Sector Specific Project or Sector Internship or Dissertation (40 credits)Global Leadership (20 credits)Strategic Management (20 credits)Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (20 credits)
Elective (any one)
Effective Managerial Decision Making (20 credits)International Digital Marketing (20 credits)Strategic Human Resource Management (20 credits)Financial Risk Management (20 credits)
Assessment
Students will be assessed throughout their modules to ensure they have met the learning outcomes. This will be done through a range of seminars, workshops, tests and presentations. The programme also involves a considerable amount of group work which makes up roughly 25% of the assessment grade.
During your first year, you will be introduced to the foundation elements of Business Management through modules such as Essentials of Management and Principles of Marketing. Years 2 and 3 will build on the knowledge you acquired in your first year and help you develop your understanding of the areas you are particularly interested in through several elective modules.
From the start of your programme, GISMA and The University of Law focus on creating individuals that are employable and have excellent potential in the workplace. You will find that throughout your programme, various modules focus on improving your employability.
Modules overview
Students will study for three years with two semesters per year. In Years 1 and 2, students will study three modules in each semester, making a total of 120 credits per year. In Year 3 students will study one 40 credit module over 2 semesters and another 2 modules in each semester. Students may take an internship in the summer break before they enter their final year.
Foundation Year Modules
The Foundation Year will consist of six compulsory modules:
Compulsory (six)
Introduction to Finance (20 credits)Introduction to Marketing (20 credits)Introduction to Human Resource Management (20 credits)Introduction to Management (20 credits)Numeracy Skills for Business (20 credits)Academic and Report Writing (20 credits)
Year 1 Modules (six compulsory modules)
Essentials of Management (20 credits)Academic and Professional Studies (20 credits)Principles of Marketing (20 credits)Accounting and Finance (20 credits)International Business Environment (20 credits)Managing and Leading People (20 credits)
Year 2 Modules
Compulsory (all four)
Leading Change (20 credits)Corporate Responsibility in a Global Context (20 credits)Economics and Global Trade(20 credits)Personal and Professional Development (20 credits)
Elective (any two)
Information and Resource Management (20 credits)Financial Management (20 credits)Personal Finance (20 credits)Contemporary Human Resource Management (20 credits)International Human Resource Management (20 credits)Customer Behaviour (20 credits)Marketing Communications in the Digital World (20 credits)
Year 3 Modules
Compulsory (all four)
Sector Specific Project or Sector Internship or Dissertation (40 credits)Global Leadership (20 credits)Strategic Management (20 credits)Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (20 credits)
Elective (any one)
Effective Managerial Decision Making (20 credits)International Digital Marketing (20 credits)Strategic Human Resource Management (20 credits)Financial Risk Management (20 credits)
Assessment
Students will be assessed throughout their modules to ensure they have met the learning outcomes. This will be done through a range of seminars, workshops, tests and presentations. The programme also involves a considerable amount of group work which makes up roughly 25% of the assessment grade.
Students will develop the skills needed to become a successful leader in this increasingly important industry, gaining a grounded insight into fundamentally vital aspects such as the social, political and ethical issues in international healthcare. Additional areas covered include financial control, budgeting, business analysis and planning.
Modules overview
Year 1
Skills for learning in care
Social, political and ethical issues in international healthcare
Communication and collaboration in managing the professional environment
Meeting the needs of service users
Planning & managing resources
Fostering dignity and respect
Year 2
Financial control & budgeting
Performance improvement and management in health and social Care
Public health
Health promotion
Inter-agency working in care delivery
Leading teams in health and social care
Year 3
Quality management in a care setting
Business analysis and planning
Global health and sustainability
Project management & risk
Research methods & final project
Please note that the modules listed are indicative and may be subject to change.
Programme Objectives
The Healthcare Management BA (Hons) course aims at providing the skills and tools you would need to gain a managerial position in the healthcare field.
Enabling students to gain a fundamental understanding of the ever-changing, and often challenging, environment of healthcare.
Facilitating opportunities to explore the different areas of healthcare management, all of which play crucial roles in the successful operation of services in the industry.
The blended learning element provides high-quality, 21st century learning with both face-to-face and online learning taking place.
Preparing students to make informed decisions from a managerial position in the healthcare field.
Students will develop the skills needed to become a successful leader in this increasingly important industry, gaining a grounded insight into fundamentally vital aspects such as the social, political and ethical issues in international healthcare. Additional areas covered include financial control, budgeting, business analysis and planning.
Modules overview
Year 1
Skills for learning in care
Social, political and ethical issues in international healthcare
Communication and collaboration in managing the professional environment
Meeting the needs of service users
Planning & managing resources
Fostering dignity and respect
Year 2
Financial control & budgeting
Performance improvement and management in health and social Care
Public health
Health promotion
Inter-agency working in care delivery
Leading teams in health and social care
Year 3
Quality management in a care setting
Business analysis and planning
Global health and sustainability
Project management & risk
Research methods & final project
Please note that the modules listed are indicative and may be subject to change.
Programme Objectives
The Healthcare Management BA (Hons) course aims at providing the skills and tools you would need to gain a managerial position in the healthcare field.
Enabling students to gain a fundamental understanding of the ever-changing, and often challenging, environment of healthcare.
Facilitating opportunities to explore the different areas of healthcare management, all of which play crucial roles in the successful operation of services in the industry.
The blended learning element provides high-quality, 21st century learning with both face-to-face and online learning taking place.
Preparing students to make informed decisions from a managerial position in the healthcare field.