Welcome to the Online Open Day – Business School BA(Hons) Business Administration (online)

1. Welcome to the Online Open Day – Business School BA(Hons) Business Administration (online) go.herts.ac.uk/online

2. Your presenters today Karen Trimarchi Programme Tutor and Senior Lecturer – BA(Hons) Business Administration (online) Carol SherriffLecturer and Module Leader at the Hertfordshire Business School Hamad Khan Deputy International Recruitment Manager and Visiting Lecturer in Marketing

3. About today Programme UH and Hertfordshire Business School What to expect when you study online and Support available BA Programme of study E-resources, Studynet and assessment methods Entry requirements and fees Q&A

4. About University of Hertfordshire Located in Hatfield More than 2,650 staff Turnover of £233 million 27,200 students 2,800 international students from 85 countries Ranked ‘Top New University’ (Complete University Guide 2013) Included in ‘Top 350 World Universities’ (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2011/12)

5. Hertfordshire Business School Reputation Rated amongst the best new university business schools in the UK Strong links with professional bodies: CMI, CIM, CIPD and CIMA and businesses Quality Assurance Agency rate us as ‘excellent’ in teaching quality Why study online with the Hertfordshire Business School? Same knowledge and expertise of the campus based course have been put into the development of this online programme Gives our students a head start in the competitive national and international job markets

6. What to expect when you study online Learning resources available through Studynet Modules with fixed start and end dates Fixed dates for assignment submission and other assessments Other than that you can fit study around work and family Commitment: Full-time study: 20 – 30 hrs / week Part-time study: 10 – 15 hrs /week

7. Support Programme level • Programme Tutor • Induction Programme • Student Handbook • UH Disability Advisor Module level • Module tutors • Project supervisor • Peer support (through forums) • Learning Resources (Studynet) • e-Books & downloadable software UH Online • Administrators • Educational Technologists

8. BA(Hons) Business Administration (online) Students’ progression Trainee Accountant - ASDA Junior Accountant - Mercedes Benz Technology Consultant - Deloitte Logistics Analyst - London Borough of Newham Personnel Administrator - John Lewis Partnership Buyer - Crown Mortgages HR Officer - Kelloggs Graduate Recruiter - Hewlett Packard Launch Manager - LIDL Course aims: • Prepares you for a career in business and management • Develop your practical transferable skills within a global context

9. Modes of study Full BA Honours programme: 120 credits at levels 4, 5 and 6 each Study at levels 4,5 & 6: Part time (60 credits per year)

10. BA(Hons) Business Administration Programme of study at Levels 4, 5 and 6

11. Learning Resources Module Portal • Module Information • Module News • Teaching Resources • Discussion forums • Module Blog / Wiki • Assignments Section Additionally access to • UH library with e-books, e-journals • Online databases (e.g. IEEE, ACM)

12. Studynet

13. Studynet

14. Studynet

15. Assessment Range of assessment methods, including: • Written work eg reports, blogs, essays • Practical work • Online tests of fixed duration • Group work • Presentations • Viva

16. What you will be working towards…Graduation Your Certificate: • BA(Hons) Business Administration from the University of Hertfordshire Graduation: • Attend at the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK

17. Fees Currently: £600 per 15 credits (£4,800 per level) Total programme (levels 4, 5 & 6): £14,400 Pay fees by semester, in advance - typically £1,000 - £2,000 per semester Tuition fee loans may be available for UK students

18. Fees – what is included Tuition, project supervision (group-led or individual) and all the assessments  Online learning resources, available through StudyNet - the University’s managed learning environment  eBooks and software

19. Is a Business degree for you? • Have an enquiring mind • Have an interest in studying a range of modules to strengthen: • your employability prospects • your business knowledge • You don’t need prior business knowledge • But should be interested in pursuing a career in business • Self-motivated and keen to continuously improve yourself

20. Entry Requirements UK entry at level-4 300 UCAS points from A-levels or equivalent in any subject; plus GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in Maths and English. Direct entry at level-6 A range of qualifications worth 240 credit points including HND, Foundation Degree, and more. English not your first language? Level 4 entry – IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent Level 6 entry – IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.

21. How to Apply facebook.com/HelloUHOnline Visit: http://go.herts.ac.uk/online Complete an online Application Form, plus email scanned copies of • Exam certificates and transcripts • Photo page of passport • References Submit to: ApplyUHOnline@herts.ac.uk Apply by: 2 September 2013 for September 2013 start. Please allow two weeks for a response to your application. Best of Luck!

22. Your questions