Senior Lecturer

Global Marketing Top Up - UH-000249

The University’s policy for Admissions is outlined in Section A of the Regulations for Awards Handbook (<a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/">https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/</a>).  In addition to the standard University requirements, candidates must meet the following criteria for admission.
Entry onto the top up degree will require either:
A higher national diploma or equivalent from a recognised awarding body in the UK.
Overseas students are expected to offer the equivalent of a BTEC Higher National Diploma in a relevant discipline.  In addition, candidates whose mother tongue is not English are required to provided evidence of fluency through TOFEL (minimum score 550) or IELTS (minimum score 6.0) or some other, equivalent, qualification.
OR
Progression to a similar level on a comparable course within a college or University elsewhere (e.g.: Advanced Diploma from the Institute of Administrative Management [Reg. Office Kent]) or Higher Diploma from a recognised Hong Kong institution, e.g.; Caritas Francis HSu) and be able to satisfy the admissions tutor/pathway leader that they can benefit from such a course of study.
OR
A candidate is expected to offer the equivalent of a BTEC Higher National Diploma in a relevant discipline.  In addition, candidates from mainland Europe whose mother tongue is not English are required to provided evidence of fluency through TOFEL (minimum score 550) or IELTS (minimum score 6.0) or some other, equivalent, qualification.
For EU students entry to a Top Up degree requires 240 credits or 120 ETCS.
For Overseas students entry to a Top Up degree requires 240 credits equivalent

Full details of the regulations of assessment can be found in the University of Huddersfield’s Students’ Regulations for Awards. This can be viewed online at:
<a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/">https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/</a>

UH-000249 - Global Marketing Top Up

Honours Core

Honours Optional

Honours Level

Structure

Bachelor of Arts

Exhibit understanding of the nature and purpose of research methods in business. (H)

Display appropriate knowledge and understanding of specialist areas that are being studied. (H)

Exhibit the ability to analyse and interpret quantitative data to be used in a number of contexts, for example for forecasting. (H)

Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others. (H)

Recognise the value of collaborative working. (H)

Develop the interpersonal skills of effective listening, negotiating, persuasion and presentation. (H)

Exhibit the ability to conduct research into business and management issues. (H)

Exhibit the ability to use key business skills in a fashion that enables the student to support business decision-making and to deliver key business functions (H)

Evaluate the development of appropriate polices and strategies within a changing environment to meet stakeholder interests. (H)

Exhibit the ability to self manage, working independently towards targets and goals. (H)

Exhibit an understanding of the demands imposed on graduates in the work environment. (H)

Make evident an ability to critically analyse both theories and data. (H)

Display effective communication skills, oral and written using a range of media. (H)

Demonstrate understanding of the appropriate use of analytical tools and communication skills. (H)

Be able to think analytically and critically. (H)

Full details of the methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of learning and teaching can be found in the University of Huddersfield’s Quality Assurance Procedures for Taught Courses handbook.  This can be viewed online at: <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/qa-procedures/">https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/qa-procedures/</a>

UH-000249

Full details of the methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of learning and teaching can be found in the University of Huddersfield’s Quality Assurance Procedures for Taught Courses handbook.  This can be viewed online at:
<a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/qa-procedures/">https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/qa-procedures/</a>
Further information about the University of Huddersfield can be found on the website: <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk">www.hud.ac.uk</a>

Students will be supported by a number of staff associated with the course, as indicated below:
<ul>
<li>module tutors and module leaders, in the context of module-specific problems</li>
<li>year tutors: each year cohort will have a year tutor with specific responsibility for matters affecting the year group as a whole.</li>
<li>course leader, with responsibility for course-level issues and as an alternative source of support to year tutors</li>
<li>personal tutor system: all students will be allocated a personal tutor within the Department. Personal tutoring for these students will be proactive and skills and learning focused, whilst also accommodating those with more specific difficulties.</li>
</ul>
Where students have special educational needs alternative assessment strategies or documentation formats may be provided.

The Learning Innovation and Development Centre (LIDC) provides students with support in understanding and using information and resources around their course and modules. LIDC supports students’ understanding, helping them follow assignment briefs and manage time and processes to produce work efficiently and effectively. LIDC supports students in their oral presentations and writing using academic business English in a professional manner. Students will be introduced to LIDC at induction, and they will be given further support and development in academic skills throughout the course of their study. 
The school’s Student Guidance and Support provides pastoral services to students and support with any non-academic issues that may be affecting their ability to study. The team offers practical advice and support on a wide range of issues, such as Extenuating Circumstances and Extension requests, signposting and directing students to relevant university, school, and course level services. 
Students within Huddersfield Business School are allocated a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT), which gives students timetabled hours with their personal tutor throughout the academic year. This system is designed to be skills and learning focussed, to help them achieve their academic potential, and can provide guidance towards the most appropriate additional support as appropriate.