BSc Economics and Management

Year 1

(Award available for year: Certificate of Higher Educ)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:

- demonstrate a familiarity with the basic concepts, information, practical competencies and techniques which are standard features of the disciplines;

- use basic generic and subject specific intellectual qualities ie
> be able to communicate the results of their work
> present a structured and coherent simple argument
> be able to interpret and evaluate the underlying concepts and principles of the disciplines
> evaluate qualitative and/or quantitative data;

- demonstrate an ability to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to problem solving associated with the disciplines;
- appreciate their strengths and weaknesses as learners;
- demonstrate an understanding of and an ability to apply appropriate mathematical and statistical concepts to the analysis of business related problems;
- understand and apply basic concepts and models in micro and macro economics;
- use word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs and network resources; and
- understand and critically analyse competing theoretical perspectives on organisational behaviour.

Transferable (key) skills

Students will have had the opportunity to acquire, as defined in the modules specified for the programme:

- basic general management skills in the areas of planning; organising, directing and controlling;
- skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibility; and
- IT, numeric and team-working skills.

Assessment

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will include:

- demonstrating the knowledge and application of standard concepts, information and techniques relevant to the disciplines;
- work that covers a restricted area of the disciplines; and
- demonstrating emerging abilities, skills and competencies.