BA (Hons) Business Administration (Supported Distance Learning)

This programme is designed with an international focus, reflected in its modules coverage of business subjects and concepts from an international perspective. It can be completed in one year (three semesters). The programme is suited to applicants who have some work experience as well as to those who have just completed their diploma studies. It is intended for students who have completed an HND, a Foundation Degree, the ABE Advanced Diploma in Business or equivalent. Students who completed a qualification equivalent to the first two years of the Business programme and wish to top-up to an honours degree are also welcomed in the programme. When students have successfully completed their programme of study they would be awarded a BA (Honours) Business Administration from the University of Hertfordshire. This award will open up opportunities for postgraduate studies and graduate scholarships at the University of Hertfordshire.

PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION & REGISTRATION

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

What is the registration fee if any to begin the programme? The CTS Registration Fee for this programme is TT$500 per semester. Semesters are October to January (Semester A), February to May (Semester B), and June to August (Semester C).

What are the other fees payable? Fees payable to CTS: Tuition fees covered by GATE for students who have received GATE clearance. UH Fees: GBP 600 for the programme. This includes the cost of registering with the university plus the cost of exam fees. Books and other suitable reading material will be made available to students via the Universitys online learning environment known as Studynet. Each student will have a unique username and password to access Studynet. This will be provided to each student who has been accepted into the programme.

Entry Requirements
Graduates of ABE & IAM Advanced Diploma, OR A relevant higher qualification, such as an HND in a business subject, or equivalent is also acceptable, OR COSTAATT Associate degree holders in Management, Management with Accounting, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Business Management, OR Edexcel HND in HRM (with relevant professional/ academic experience in Marketing and Economics), OR Professional Graduate Diploma from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), OR Professional Diploma and Post Graduate Diploma from Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) with relevant professional experience, or some academic background with at least some HR and Economics components.

Is this programme recognised by ACTT? CTS is registered with ACTT and the BA (Hons) Business Administration is recognised by ACTT.

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Leonor Silva de Mattos Blended Learning Programme Coordinator Collaborations - Business School University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9AB

Ravi Ragoonath Academic Director CTS College of Business and Computer Science Ltd 120 Montrose Main Road, Chaguanas, Trinidad, W.I.

Email: L.Silva-de-Mattos@herts.ac.uk Web: http://www.herts.ac.uk/ Tel: (868) 671 2551 Fax: (868) 671 3198 Email: contact@ctscbcs.com Web: ctscbcs.com

How many modules are required to complete the programme? Students are required to complete eight modules (each worth 15 credits in total) in order to graduate with an honours degree. Of the eight modules seven are compulsory and one is optional. When can I register? New student intakes are made prior to each of the three available semesters. A student can register up to two weeks before the start date of each semester. Is there an option to graduate with a Non-Honours Degree? The programme consists of eight 15-credit modules (120 credits in total). In order to graduate with an Honours degree students must successfully complete each of the eight modules intended. However to graduate with a non-Honours degree a student is only required to complete four 15-credit modules (60 credits in total). What is the listing of modules for the programme?

8 Compulsory Modules
(each worth 15 credits) Credit Points 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 % examination 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 % coursework 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

Module Title
Business Strategy (Online) Business and Commercial Awareness (Online) Global marketing, Ethics and Culture (Online) International Human resource Management (Online) Leadership and Organisations (Online) Issues in the Global Economy (Online) E Commerce (Online) Contemporary Issues in Business and Management (Online)

How are the students assessed? Some modules are assessed by coursework only and some by a combination of coursework and examination. The table above gives the relevant % exam and % coursework. Coursework and exams will always be marked by the respective Module Leaders at the University of Hertfordshire.

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Leonor Silva de Mattos Blended Learning Programme Coordinator Collaborations - Business School University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9AB

Ravi Ragoonath Academic Director CTS College of Business and Computer Science Ltd 120 Montrose Main Road, Chaguanas, Trinidad, W.I.

Email: L.Silva-de-Mattos@herts.ac.uk Web: http://www.herts.ac.uk/

Tel: (868) 671 2551 Fax: (868) 671 3198 Email: contact@ctscbcs.com Web: ctscbcs.com

How will the programme be delivered each semester?

October to January
Semester A

February to May
Semester B

June to August
Semester C

1. Business Strategy (Online) 2. Business and Commercial Awareness (Online) 3. Global marketing, Ethics and Culture (Online)

1. International Human resource Management (Online) 2. Leadership and Organisations (Online) 3. Issues in the Global Economy (Online)

1. E Commerce (Online) 2. Contemporary Issues in Business and Management (Online)

How do I apply? To apply, download the application form off CTS website (www.ctscbcs.com). Submit your completed application form along with copies of your results (if available) to contact@ctscbcs.com. Additionally you are required to register at CTS where you complete our application forms and GATE forms (if applicable). Your CTS Registration fee is payable upon registration with CTS. Your UH Fees are payable once you have been accepted to start the programme. Can I apply if I have not yet received my results? Students who are awaiting results can still apply by submitting their completed application form to CTS via email (contact@ctscbcs.com) or they can bring in their completed forms when they come in to CTS to register. How do I pay my UH fees? Payment can be made via bank draft or credit/debit card. Bank Drafts are to be made payable to the University of Hertfordshire and should be paid once the student has received unconditional acceptance to start the programme. Payment should be made before the semester starts and all payments should be submitted to CTS.

Will a Business Administration degree make me less employable than a Business Management Degree? Job advertisements do not typically specify the award title but instead ask for a qualification in Business or Business related. Employers do not ask for a specific degree title. This Business Administration degree from UH has an international focus, and would enable the students to gain employment for any business from the small enterprise to the large multinational. Except for specialist departments (such as accounting and finance) graduates are employed because of their employability skills, their understanding of Business issues and ability to learn (demonstrated by their completion of a University degree and classification). Therefore a Business Administration degree would not make you less employable than a Business Management Degree.

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