This program develops skills in those who already give vital support to senior management

It is ideal for Office Administrators, Junior Managers and Supervisors, Young Professional Staff in all areas as well as Executive and Personal Assistants. By working together on the program, you will not only gain the benefit of personal self-development but will also achieve a wider understanding of your enterprise and its key managerial issues

The Bachelor of Management course of study is a 15 months in-post program equivalent to the fourth and final year of an undergraduate program in management studies. Entrants to it must pass BU's matriculation process. To matriculate, candidates must make a written submission of evidence they already undertaken the equivalent of three year's study at undergraduate level. This evidence might be, typically, that they hold an advanced diploma from a professional institution and have participated in a managerial problem solving.

The first nine months are spent studying core subjects, with the final period devoted to the Bachelor's project. The BMgt program is designed for non-specialized managers

Key benefits for the Bachelor of Management program is its focus on practical action, effective management development and the stepping-stone to the MBA program.

The Bachelor of Management (BMgt) is offered with the following objectives

• · To develop those who already have professional qualifications and experiential learning to a more advanced undergraduate level using the Action Learning approach to knowledge

• · To enhance the intellectual tools and perspectives which will facilitate managers' long -term career

• · To develop the capacity to handle broad and complex problems confronting professional managers throughout their changing careers.

• BU's Diploma in Management or equivalent;

• A relevant working position;

• Support from your organization;

• Over 22 years of age.

The total duration of the program is 18 months. Meetings are held once a week, alternating between subset and tutor led sessions. The final 4 months will be focused on your dissertation

The Bachelor Management Program comprises the following core courses:

1. Interpersonal communications
2. Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship
3. Marketing communications
4. Human Resource Management
5. Profit planning and Financial Management
6. Business policy and planning
7. Business reporting and statistics
8. Research Methodology
9. Bachelor's Dissertation

Offers systematic and practical guidelines for the analysis and improvement of one's abilities in communication with others. The processes involved are examined and theoretical concepts and methods of interaction are practiced in actual situations

Explores the nature of entrepreneurial business development business development in its own context and compares it with the intrapreneurial challenges facing managers in established organizations. Criteria for success in both areas are considered, and the implications examined

Customer behavior, purchase motivation and communications including salesmanship. Communications planning ( advertising, PR, SP) within segments and creative execution. Advertising campaign development and implementation above and below the line. The operational context of marketing communications. Market research as a channel of communications. Consumerism, legal and voluntary controls.

What kind of problems arise in managing people? How do you get work done through other people? How do you plan to get the right people? These are just a few questions which arise when discussing Human Resource Management. It is essential to appreciate the differing needs and behavior of organizations, managers and employees and then manage effectively. .

Examines the profit requirements of the enterprise to be able to service existing and raise future capital. It shows how financial management can be accomplished within the organization through budgeting and central information systems including resources for fixed assets, projects and working capital. Explores the use of dynamic budgeting for promotional expenditures.

Examines the identification and selection of policy for any organization and the systems and techniques developed for their achievement. The generation of alternative strategic approaches to particular problems and their implementation in their relevant enterprise context is a major focus.

Aims to develop the skills necessary for proposing and presenting the business reports to senior managers. Long form reports are the major focus and attention is given to different patterns of data display and to the organization and structure of the report for maximum effectiveness

Examines methods of conducting research related to management needs. Various techniques, research designs, data collection and analysis procedures are considered in the context of the Bachelor's Dissertation. Candidates are also required to undertake a literature review of books and journals for information relevant to their Dissertation.

Builds on the content of BCL 407 and BCL 408. It must reflect the candidate's knowledge of research methods, of the relevant literature and of report writing for a business as well as academic audience. Dissertation.

 *     COURSES 

Each course normally has an open book assignment of between 1,500 and 2,500 words. A final Evaluative Assessment of Managerial Learning (EAML) is also required, based on a learning log kept throughout the program

 *     DISSERTATION  

This project is implemented in the student's own organization. The subject must be of strategic relevance to the organization. During this phase of the study, students often come together to exchange experience on the progress of their dissertation. The dissertation is examined by an internal and an external examiner. The external examiner is not connected with BU. After approval by both the internal and the external examiner, the student must defend his/her dissertation during the Viva Voce in the presence of both examiners and the set adviser