Undergraduate Course List

Please note:  this course is closed to late applications for September 2012 entry.  The next available entry will be for September 2013, with applications being accepted from September 2012.  Applications are still being considered from International (non EU) Applicants

This programme aims to provide students with a thorough foundation in the theory and knowledge behind strategic international financial governance and finance in order to meeting the challenges of the rapidly changing global business arena. Study comprises a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials together with a 10,000-word dissertation enabling students to explore a topic of particular interest whilst applying the theoretical knowledge gained on the taught elements. Entry is also open to students who have completed professional accounting qualifications (such as AAT Technician, appropriate CIMA or ACCA papers, and equivalents), who are seeking fast- track to a bachelors degree.

Please note:  this course is closed to home/EU late applications for September 2012 entry.  The next available entry will be for September 2013, with applications being accepted from September 2012.  Places on many undergraduate programmes in Newcastle Business School are also severely restricted now for international applicants, with some programmes and points of entry effectively full – potential international applicants are advised to consult our International Admissions team or the relevant regional office for an up-to-date position on the programme of interest.

Intended for those seeking to work in the accounting profession, this degree has been designed to optimise professional accreditation opportunities. The first year sets accounting principles in a business context and the remaining taught years allow students to cover the full breadth of a subject that prepares them for a professional career but also gives a deep insight into business operations.

Please note:  this course is closed to late applications for September 2012 entry.  Applications are still being considered from International (non EU) Applicants.

This degree programme is designed for students eager to become part of the fast-paced and rewarding world of advertising, whether as part of an organisation’s internal marketing department or within a specialist advertising or communications agency. Programme content concentrates on the management aspect of advertising, with design-focused modules enabling students to develop an appreciation of the creative side of the job.

Please note:  this course is closed to late applications for September 2012 entry.  The next available entry will be for September 2013, with applications being accepted from September 2012.  Applications are still being considered from International (non EU) Applicants

This programme is aimed at highly motivated individuals with the ambition to excel at a broad range of skills essential within modern business. The study is highly relevant and practical with a strong vocational emphasis, and provides students with the opportunity to truly differentiate themselves from the competition across a variety of functional business areas including finance, marketing and human resource management. A dissertation on a specialist topic of interest completes the learning experience.

Please note:  this course is closed to late applications for September 2012 entry.  The next available entry will be for September 2013, with applications being accepted from September 2012.  Applications are still being considered from International (non EU) Applicants

This one-year completion award has been designed to enable Foundation degree (or equivalent) holders to plan and start-up a business. The degree will give students practical experience and personal support in the critical areas of Business Planning, Property Selection and Management, Tax, Marketing, Public Relations, Employment and Entrepreneurship. Working with a range of business support partners, students will be introduced to support mechanisms and funding opportunities to enable them to launch a business in the North East.

Please note:  this course is closed to late applications for September 2012 entry. The next available entry will be for September 2013, with applications being accepted from September 2012.

This sought after programme takes a different approach to full-time study and is the only one of its kind in the North of England – in fact there’s only one other course like it in the UK. Real work experience is gained throughout the in- company portion of the programme, where students can graduate as fully developed management trainees. The first year is an intensive course covering key business skills and developing a sound knowledge of business functions and management principles. The remaining two years are undertaken in paid employment but include study blocks. This integrates your academic and management development within the context of real business. The standards set for this course are very high – in the region of 360 points. The course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute.

Please note:  this course is closed to home/EU late applications for September 2012 entry.  The next available entry will be for September 2013, with applications being accepted from September 2012.  Places on many undergraduate programmes in Newcastle Business School are also severely restricted now for international applicants, with some programmes and points of entry effectively full – potential international applicants are advised to consult our International Admissions team or the relevant regional office for an up-to-date position on the programme of interest

The first year provides a grounding in major business concepts and provides for the development of business skills. The second year introduces students to the major functional areas of business and they can then choose to specialise in one of those areas in the final year, as well as considering more strategic level issues. Students who study the four-year course with placement are awarded the BA (Hons) Business Studies while those who follow the three-year version without placement are awarded BA (Hons) Business Management.

Please note:  this course is closed to home/EU late applications for September 2012 entry.  The next available entry will be for September 2013, with applications being accepted from September 2012.  Places on many undergraduate programmes in Newcastle Business School are also severely restricted now for international applicants, with some programmes and points of entry effectively full – potential international applicants are advised to consult our International Admissions team or the relevant regional office for an up-to-date position on the programme of interest

The first year provides a grounding in major business concepts and provides for the development of business skills. The second year introduces students to the major functional areas of business and they can then choose to specialise in one of those areas in the final year, as well as considering more strategic level issues. Students who study the four-year course with placement are awarded the BA (Hons) Business Studies while those who follow the three-year version without placement are awarded BA (Hons) Business Management.

Please note:  this course is closed to home/EU late applications for September 2012 entry.  The next available entry will be for September 2013, with applications being accepted from September 2012.  Places on many undergraduate programmes in Newcastle Business School are also severely restricted now for international applicants, with some programmes and points of entry effectively full – potential international applicants are advised to consult our International Admissions team or the relevant regional office for an up-to-date position on the programme of interest

The successful suite of ‘business with’ courses has been designed to fill the gap between the general Business Studies/Business Management courses and specialist degree courses. All students follow a general business core but follow the appropriate specialism as a minor route.

Please note:  this course is closed to home/EU late applications for September 2012 entry.  The next available entry will be for September 2013, with applications being accepted from September 2012.  Places on many undergraduate programmes in Newcastle Business School are also severely restricted now for international applicants, with some programmes and points of entry effectively full – potential international applicants are advised to consult our International Admissions team or the relevant regional office for an up-to-date position on the programme of interest

The successful suite of ‘business with’ courses has been designed to fill the gap between the general Business Studies/Business Management courses and specialist degree courses. All students follow a general business core but follow the appropriate specialism as a minor route.

Please note:  this course is closed to home/EU late applications for September 2012 entry.  The next available entry will be for September 2013, with applications being accepted from September 2012.  Places on many undergraduate programmes in Newcastle Business School are also severely restricted now for international applicants, with some programmes and points of entry effectively full – potential international applicants are advised to consult our International Admissions team or the relevant regional office for an up-to-date position on the programme of interest

The successful suite of ‘business with’ courses has been designed to fill the gap between the general Business Studies/Business Management courses and specialist degree courses. All students follow a general business core but follow the appropriate specialism as a minor route.

Please note:  this course is closed to home/EU late applications for September 2012 entry.  The next available entry will be for September 2013, with applications being accepted from September 2012.  Places on many undergraduate programmes in Newcastle Business School are also severely restricted now for international applicants, with some programmes and points of entry effectively full – potential international applicants are advised to consult our International Admissions team or the relevant regional office for an up-to-date position on the programme of interest

The successful suite of ‘business with’ courses has been designed to fill the gap between the general Business Studies/Business Management courses and specialist degree courses. All students follow a general business core but follow the appropriate specialism as a minor route.

Please note:  this course is closed to home/EU late applications for September 2012 entry.  The next available entry will be for September 2013, with applications being accepted from September 2012.  Places on many undergraduate programmes in Newcastle Business School are also severely restricted now for international applicants, with some programmes and points of entry effectively full – potential international applicants are advised to consult our International Admissions team or the relevant regional office for an up-to-date position on the programme of interest

The successful suite of ‘business with’ courses has been designed to fill the gap between the general Business Studies/Business Management courses and specialist degree courses. All students follow a general business core but follow the appropriate specialism as a minor route.

Please note:  this course is closed to home/EU late applications for September 2012 entry.  The next available entry will be for September 2013, with applications being accepted from September 2012.  Places on many undergraduate programmes in Newcastle Business School are also severely restricted now for international applicants, with some programmes and points of entry effectively full – potential international applicants are advised to consult our International Admissions team or the relevant regional office for an up-to-date position on the programme of interest

The successful suite of ‘business with’ courses has been designed to fill the gap between the general Business Studies/Business Management courses and specialist degree courses. All students follow a general business core but follow the appropriate specialism as a minor route.

Please note:  this course is closed to home/EU late applications for September 2012 entry.  The next available entry will be for September 2013, with applications being accepted from September 2012.  Places on many undergraduate programmes in Newcastle Business School are also severely restricted now for international applicants, with some programmes and points of entry effectively full – potential international applicants are advised to consult our International Admissions team or the relevant regional office for an up-to-date position on the programme of interest

The successful suite of ‘business with’ courses has been designed to fill the gap between the general Business Studies/Business Management courses and specialist degree courses. All students follow a general business core but follow the appropriate specialism as a minor route.

Please note:  this course is closed to home/EU late applications for September 2012 entry.  The next available entry will be for September 2013, with applications being accepted from September 2012.  Places on many undergraduate programmes in Newcastle Business School are also severely restricted now for international applicants, with some programmes and points of entry effectively full – potential international applicants are advised to consult our International Admissions team or the relevant regional office for an up-to-date position on the programme of interest

The Financial Services industry is vast and varied and offers graduates a wide range of interesting career paths. During this course students will learn about the major elements of financial services, examine current markets and trends and learn skills of analysis. There is a particular focus on the issues of risk and investment management. Expected careers are in the finance, banking and stock broking sectors.

Please note:  this course is closed to home/EU late applications for September 2012 entry.  The next available entry will be for September 2013, with applications being accepted from September 2012.  Places on many undergraduate programmes in Newcastle Business School are also severely restricted now for international applicants, with some programmes and points of entry effectively full – potential international applicants are advised to consult our International Admissions team or the relevant regional office for an up-to-date position on the programme of interest

Prepares students for a career in one of the most varied and fast moving areas of contemporary business. Year One provides a grounding in major business concepts and the development of management skills. The second year introduces the theory and practice of HRM, employment law and organisation theory. The final year involves more strategic aspects of the specialism and includes a major work-based project.

Please note:  this course is closed to late applications for September 2012 entry.  The next available entry will be for September 2013, with applications being accepted from September 2012.  Applications are still being considered from International (non EU) Applicants

This course allows students to learn about business in an international context, including the significant (1/3 of programme) study of a European language (French or Spanish). Students spend the third year abroad – either studying in a university or working for a company in a host country where their language is spoken. For the ‘with French’ programme students must have an A2/AS level French, for the ‘with Spanish’ students must posses a GCSE (grade c or above) in any language.

Please note:  this course is closed to home/EU late applications for September 2012 entry.  The next available entry will be for September 2013, with applications being accepted from September 2012.  Places on many undergraduate programmes in Newcastle Business School are also severely restricted now for international applicants, with some programmes and points of entry effectively full – potential international applicants are advised to consult our International Admissions team or the relevant regional office for an up-to-date position on the programme of interest

This course allows students to learn about business in an international context, including the significant (1/3 of programme) study of a European language (French or Spanish). Students spend the third year abroad – either studying in a university or working for a company in a host country where their language is spoken. For the ‘with French’ programme students must have an A2/AS level French, for the ‘with Spanish’ students must posses a GCSE (grade c or above) in any language.

Please note:  this course is closed to home/EU late applications for September 2012 entry.  The next available entry will be for September 2013, with applications being accepted from September 2012.  Places on many undergraduate programmes in Newcastle Business School are also severely restricted now for international applicants, with some programmes and points of entry effectively full – potential international applicants are advised to consult our International Admissions team or the relevant regional office for an up-to-date position on the programme of interest

This highly flexible course allows students to learn about business in an international context with a range of choices including the option to learn a language without previous language qualifications. Students spend the third year abroad in either Asia, America or Europe - either studying in a university in the host country or working for a company. Students who do not normally reside in the UK may omit the year abroad from the programme and complete the degree in three years. This course commences in September except for direct entrants to the final year who have the option to start in January.

Please note:  this course is closed to late applications for September 2012 entry.  The next available entry will be for September 2013, with applications being accepted from September 2012.  Applications are still being considered from International (non EU) Applicants

This programme is about helping to develop the managers who will run the hotels, the airlines, the tour operators, and so on that will enable tourism to flourish. The emphasis of the programme is on management within the context of the tourist industries and this draws on expertise from across NBS as well as academics from the tourism specialism. The emphasis of the MA International Tourism Management is on the tourist/the activity of tourism.

The BA (Hons) Leadership and Management by part time study is an innovative undergraduate work based degree programme delivered over three and a half years, which provides an excellent learning platform for aspiring or existing leaders and managers.

The BA (Hons) Leadership and Management by distance learning is an innovative undergraduate work based degree programme delivered over three and a half years, which provides an excellent learning platform for aspiring or existing leaders and managers.

Coaching is a versatile, high impact tool and is increasingly being used in the workplace to grow and release potential, increase motivation and boost productivity. Coaching is seen as a significant intervention to create a capable and resilient work force able to adapt to new challenges and thrive in today’s tough global economic climate.

This programme was originally developed in response to a specific client’s requirement to develop internal coaching capability across a sector. Now we are opening up the programme to all organisations and individuals. This is an exciting opportunity to develop leader coaching skills and to work with others from a variety of organisations to share learning and best practise.

Please note:  this course is closed to late applications for September 2012 entry.  The next available entry will be for September 2013, with applications being accepted from September 2012.  Applications are still being considered from International (non EU) Applicants

This programme has been designed with the close co-operation of industry and professional bodies, with an emphasis on an interdisciplinary approach plus a strong emphasis on case studies and the real life application of knowledge.

Please note:  this course is closed to home/EU late applications for September 2012 entry.  The next available entry will be for September 2013, with applications being accepted from September 2012.  Places on many undergraduate programmes in Newcastle Business School are also severely restricted now for international applicants, with some programmes and points of entry effectively full – potential international applicants are advised to consult our International Admissions team or the relevant regional office for an up-to-date position on the programme of interest

This highly popular and well established programme has very strong links with employers and an excellent employment record. It is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing. The first year introduces Marketing in the context of a broad business management framework. Year Two provides a deeper understanding of the various aspects of the marketing function and in the final year students can choose to specialise in retail marketing or marketing communications. The one-year salaried placement in Year Three allows you to put the knowledge gained so far into practice and certainly is an asset when applying for jobs post-graduation.

Please note:  this course is closed to home/EU late applications for September 2012 entry.  The next available entry will be for September 2013, with applications being accepted from September 2012.  Places on many undergraduate programmes in Newcastle Business School are also severely restricted now for international applicants, with some programmes and points of entry effectively full – potential international applicants are advised to consult our International Admissions team or the relevant regional office for an up-to-date position on the programme of interest

The travel and tourism industry is one of the world’s major employers and offers exciting careers. This course has a clear management focus and is designed to prepare graduates for a variety of careers in the travel or tourism industry. NBS has long-established links with the industry and graduates have a good track record in finding relevant and appropriate employment.