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2018/19 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BSc Business Analytics

Programme code:BS-BUANUCAS code:N4N2
Duration:3 Years Method of Attendance: Full Time
Programme manager:Barbara Summers Contact address:B.A.Summers@lubs.leeds.ac.uk

Total credits: 360

Entry requirements:

A Level grades of AAB to include Mathematics or Statistics
GCSE English Language B
English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, 6 in each band;
TOEFL 92 overall, 21 in listening, 21 in reading, 23 in speaking, 22 in writing.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

Decision Research Subject Group, Management Division

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Management

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

There is no specific benchmark statement for Business Analytics. In the preparation of this proposal, the subject benchmark statement for General Business and Management has been utilised as the BSc Business Analytics is 'not oriented towards a particular business function or sector'.

Programme specification:

Programme Aims

We want our students to be:
PA1: Knowledgeable about the decision making process, its organisational context and the requirements for effective evidence-based practice

PA2: Insightful and skilled in problem formulation, and critical and confident in reviewing existing evidence

PA3: Highly skilled in data analysis

PA4: Critical and confident in interpreting the results of data analysis and deriving implications for decision makers

PA5: Highly skilled in the preparation of business reports and documents

PA6: Effective in presenting the results and recommendations derived from their data analysis

PA7: Able to work effectively in teams

PA8: Ethical in their use of data and in their approach to business and the management of people of organisations, demonstrating integrity and a real sense of responsibility

PA9: Global and inclusive in their outlook on business, management, culture and scholarship

PA10: Self-reflective practitioners, committed to personal development and the pursuit of excellence

Distinctive features of the programme:
- One of the first undergraduate programmes in Business Analytics to be offered in the UK
- Combines expertise in data analytics, decision research and management to provide a research-based and impact-based programme
- Core emphasis on employability; programme designed to meet growing demand for deep analytical skills to support management decision making
- Final-year work-based analytics project linked to an industrial placement and/or summer internship
- Involvement of external organisations in the design and delivery of the programme including mentoring, guest speakers, placements and internships
- Option to follow specialist tracks in marketing, economics and sports analytics


Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following 90 credits of compulsory modules:

LUBS1086Exploring Your Potential20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
LUBS1525Analytical Methods20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
LUBS1530Business Analytics 110 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS1850Organisational Behaviour20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
LUBS1950Economic Theory and Applications 120 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional modules:

IMPORTANT - When considering your optional modules, please take into account any modules you intend to study in subsequent years, as there might be modules you need to complete in your current year of study that are required to fulfil pre-requisite conditions of future modules.

Candidates will be required to study a minimum of 10 credits from the following optional modules:

LUBS1520Introduction to Sports Analytics10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS1585Economic Institutions (Industry)10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS1860Fundamentals of Marketing20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Discovery modules:

Candidates will be required to study up to 20 credits of discovery modules, which may include further choices from the optional modules list, in order to make up a total of 120 credits for the year.

Candidates will be required to pass 100 level 1 credits including all Pass for Progression (PFP) modules in order to progress to Year 2.


Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following 80 credits of compulsory modules:

LUBS2140Intermediate Microeconomics10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS2765Advanced Management Decision Making10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS2785How Managers Make Decisions10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS2920Advanced Analytical Methods20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
LUBS2931Evidence-based Consultancy10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS2940Business Analytics 220 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional modules:

IMPORTANT - When considering your optional modules, please take into account any modules you intend to study in subsequent years, as there might be modules you need to complete in your current year of study that are required to fulfil pre-requisite conditions of future modules.

Candidates will be required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules:

LUBS2020From Study to Work10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS2050Industrial Economics10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS2085Developing Your Potential10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS2420Business Economics10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS2610Intermediate Macroeconomics10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS2781Managing in the Digital Workplace10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS2840Marketing Research20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS2900Operations and Supply Chain Management10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Discovery modules:

Candidates will be required to study 0-20 credits of discovery modules, which may include further choices from the optional modules list, in order to make up a total of 120 credits for the year.

Candidates will be required to pass 100 level 2 credits including all Pass for Progression (PFP) modules in order to progress to Year 3.


Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following 80 credits of compulsory modules:

LUBS3070Strategic Management20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
LUBS3200Business Analytics 3: Analytics Project40 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
LUBS3950Current Issues in Decision Making20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules:

LUBS3005Advanced Microeconomics10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS3051Digital Information at Work10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS3185People Analytics: Strategy and Practice20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3190International Marketing10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3505Advanced Macroeconomics10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS3530Advertising and Promotional Management10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS3785The Economics of Unions10 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS3930Economics of Business and Corporate Strategy20 creditsSemesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)
LUBS3955Leadership in Organisations10 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)

Discovery modules:

Candidates will be required to study 20 credits of discovery modules, which may include further choices from the optional modules list, in order to make up a total of 120 credits for the year.

Candidates will be required to pass 100 level 3 credits including all Pass for Progression (PFP) modules in order to be eligible for the award of an Honours Degree.

Last updated: 05/04/2019

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