• BA (Hons) Business Management 

Intakes: October and February

Duration: 3 years full-time

Awarding Body: University of Bolton

UCAS code: 6101

OVERVIEW

The BA (Hons) Business Management course aims to equip students with a  solid education in business and management theory as an excellent  foundation to pursue their professional aspirations. The course allows students to develop a range of practical skills and analytical techniques across several business areas.

The programme covers a variety of business fields including marketing, finance, human resource and leadership and management. The course aims to prepare students for the world of business and all modules are aligned with contemporary business practices.

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• BA (Hons) Business Management (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)

OVERVIEW

This pathway combines business and management with the principles of  innovation and entrepreneurship theory and practice. The programme is designed for students aiming to start their own businesses or pursue a career based on innovation and entrepreneurship.

The programme includes Entrepreneurship and Innovation which examines entrepreneurship theory in a variety of contemporary business settings and Business Simulation which gives students an ability to practice creative management thinking. The 40-credit dissertation module will also be related to entrepreneurship and innovation.

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•  BA (Hons) Business Management (Finance) 

OVERVIEW

This pathway combines business and management whilst focussing on building knowledge and skills of financial aspects of business. This programme is designed for students looking to pursue a career in finance.

The pathway includes Financial Behaviour which examines the psychological factors in peoples’ financial decision making, Finance  and Accountancy develops an understanding of the fundamentals of management accounting and financial accounting and Financial Analysis and Reporting which provides students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in analysing financial information. The 40-credit dissertation module will also be based on a financial related topic.

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• BA (Hons) Business Management (International Business)  

OVERVIEW

This pathway combines business and management with a focus on the  international, globalized working environment. Students of this pathway will build knowledge and skills related to the international dimension of the modern working world. The programme is designed for students working (or looking to work) for multinational companies dealing with a variety of cultures and countries.

The programme includes Global Economy which provides analysis of the global economy and the relationship between international business and other global business factors, International Business which examines the complex international business environment and Cross-Cultural Management which examines the  impact of culture on management and performance. The 40-credit  dissertation module will also be related to international business.

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• BA (Hons) Business Management (Marketing)

OVERVIEW

This pathway combines business and management with the study of  marketing. The programme is designed for students aiming to become  marketing professionals.

The  programme includes Digital Marketing which build understanding of digital communications and the skills needed to run an integrated communications campaign, Social Marketing which examines the role of marketing in creating positive behavioural change and Strategic Marketing Planning which develops students marketing capabilities and strategies. The 40-credit dissertation module will also be related to marketing.

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• MBA 

Intakes: October and February

Duration: 1 year full-time

Awarding Body: University of Bolton

UCAS code: 7101

OVERVIEW

The General MBA programme aims to help students build a current  understanding of management and to enable students to develop and  improve their practice of managing.

The programme concentrates on  professional development in a wide variety of business areas such as  finance, operations management, marketing, business strategy and  leadership.

The programme is designed for managers with a wide  array of responsibilities and students wanting to enhance their  knowledge and skills in diverse aspects of business and management.

The  MBA General programme consists of an option module where students can  choose between International Business Strategy, Applied Accounting  Techniques and Innovation Management.

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• MBA (Entrepreneurship)  

Intakes: October and February

Duration: 1 year full-time

Awarding Body: University of Bolton

UCAS code: 7102

OVERVIEW

This pathway combines business and management with the principles of innovation and entrepreneurship theory and practice. The programme is designed for entrepreneurs, business managers and students looking to start their own businesses.

The programme aims to develop students’ entrepreneurship skills and build their knowledge of entrepreneurship practices around the world. Students take modules including Innovation Management - which examines strategic innovation management for corporate competitive advantage and Entrepreneurship - and Enterprise Development -  which provides an overview of key concepts of entrepreneurship and enterprise. The 60-credit dissertation module will also be based on entrepreneurship.

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• MBA (Finance and Banking)  

Intakes: October and February

Duration: 1 year full-time

Awarding Body: University of Bolton

UCAS code: 7104

OVERVIEW

This pathway combines business and management with the study of finance and banking practices. The programme is designed for finance professionals aiming to progress in their career and for students looking to pursue a career in finance or banking.

Students will learn techniques that will provide them with an understanding of key accounting techniques and concepts.  Such techniques will include: Corporate Finance and Banking, which builds students’ knowledge of modern corporate finance and banking and Strategic Financial Decisions, which develops an advanced understanding of the principle theories and techniques of corporate finance.

The 60-credit dissertation module will also be based on a financial related aspect of business

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• MBA (International)  

Intakes: October and February

Duration: 1 year full-time

Awarding Body: University of Bolton

UCAS code: 7105

OVERVIEW

This International pathway combines business and management with a global focus. The programme has a multi-national, international dimension designed to build the skills and knowledge of managers and for students motivated to work in different countries and cultures at large, international companies. The modern business environment is highly interconnected and globalised, and this pathway focuses on the globalised nature of the modern work place.

Students will complete modules including International Business Strategy which builds on the student’s skills in understanding corporate strategy within international market places and Global Economy which aims to enable student to understand the global economic business environment from different theoretical perspectives. The 60-credit dissertation module will also be based on a global aspect of business.

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• MBA (Marketing and Public Relations) 

Intakes: October and February

Duration: 1 year full-time

Awarding Body: University of Bolton

UCAS code: 7106

OVERVIEW

This pathway combines business and management with the study of marketing. The programme is tailored to the needs of marketing professionals and students looking to progress in a career within the marketing and public relations sector.

The programme is focused on building student’s knowledge and expertise in a variety of marketing functions. Modules in the programme include: Digital Marketing Communication and PR, which will provide students with an understanding of the design and implementation process in digital marketing strategies, Sustainable Business, which examines the relationship between business and the natural environment within a social and economic context and Marketing Fundamentals, which build students’ knowledge on the marketing environment and marketing management.

The 60-credit dissertation module will also be based on a marketing related aspect of business.

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• MBA (Executive)

Intakes: October and February

Duration: 1 year full-time

Awarding Body: University of Bolton

UCAS code: 7103

OVERVIEW

The MBA Executive programme is a globally recognised postgraduate  qualification for ambitious, motivated professionals. The programme is  tailored to professionals with at least two years managerial experience  and is designed to allow them to apply their managerial knowledge and  experience to contemporary business theory and practices.

The  programme will equip students with essential leadership skills,  confidence and competence to assist their industry and achieving their  organisations objectives. They will think laterally, challenge  convention and offer knowledge-based solutions to business issues.  Students will study from a wide variety of business areas including  finance, marketing, strategy, human resources and leadership.

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• Doctor of Philosophy

Intakes: October, February and May

Duration: 3-5 years (typical timeframe)

Awarding Body: University of Bolton

OVERVIEW

In collaboration with the University of Bolton, Amity offers doctoral programmes for research in business management and information technology.

As a doctoral student, you are expected to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in your chosen academic field. It is a challenging pursuit but a rewarding one, and succesful research serves to help the work of an international community of fellow researchers and professionals.

Students undertake training in research methods, participate in research seminars and design and implement their own research to enable them to generate significant new knowledge.

In applying for doctoral study, applicants are required to submit a detailed research proposal, setting out the general area of research, the intended contribution to the field of study, an indication of the research methods to be followed, and a full bibliography. Applications are accepted on the strength of the research proposal, as well as an applicant's motivation and prior academic attainment as the main factors leading to confidence in their chances of completion.

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded in recognition of independent research conducted within a supervised programme of study, completed within the allocated time and judged to constitute an original contribution to learning. The student must demonstrate the ability to relate the research results to the general body of knowledge of the subject. Assessment is based upon the final thesis and performance in a 'viva voce' oral examination.

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