UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE BA (Hons) International Business Registration Number (Non-Local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance): 251032 UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE With around 33,000 students, Northumbria is the largest University in the UK North East region, and is in the top twenty for all international students. It is one of the largest UK providers of education in Hong Kong. With an excellent and growing research base, and a distinguished record in innovation and supporting the development of cutting-edge industries, Northumbria graduates enjoy success worldwide. Northumbria students and staff have award-winning campus facilities in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, which include the striking City Campus East development, and Sport Central, a GBP30 million facility for indoor sport including swimming, climbing and performance sport with a 3,000 seater arena. The University, which recently opened a satellite campus in London, provides a comprehensive range of programmes and offers provision in the majority of the most popular academic disciplines in the UKHE sector at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, both full-time and part-time. There are students from over 135 countries outside the UK studying at Northumbria University. This includes over 3,000 international students studying at Northumbria and a further 5,700 studying the Northumbria University programmes outside of the UK. PROGRAMME OVERVIEW The knowledge and understanding of international issues and the dynamics of global business are vital for future business leaders. This programme enables students to build on their all-round knowledge of business and equips students with essential knowledge of the international business environment. The BA (Hons) International Business programme aims to: provide a thorough understanding of the international context in which business operates; provide a comprehensive business education; provide an appropriate learning environment by incorporating effective support and guidance; introduce the cultural and institutional features of global business operations to the students; and equip students with an extra edge in employability with knowledge of international management. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE This programme is delivered in full-time mode and is delivered over one year and in two 15-week semesters. The programme structure is as follows: SEMESTER MODULE Doing Business Globally and Internationally 1 Applied Business Ethics Culture and Organisations Global Marketing and Communication 2 Strategic and Leadership 1 & 2 Professional Project The whole programme is CEF reimbursable. (CEF Code: 21Z02941-A) 24
Business & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Holders of the following VTC Higher Diploma: Higher Diploma in Accountancy Higher Diploma in Advertising and Brand Higher Diploma in Airfreight and Global Logistics Higher Diploma in Banking and Finance Higher Diploma in Business Administration Higher Diploma in Business Psychology and Higher Diploma in Corporate Administration Higher Diploma in Cultural Business and Exhibition Higher Diploma in Customer Services for Aviation and Passenger Transport Higher Diploma in Event Marketing and Promotion Higher Diploma in Global Purchasing and Supply Higher Diploma in Health and Wellness Business Higher Diploma in Human Resource Higher Diploma in International Trade Higher Diploma in Law and Administration Higher Diploma in Studies for Public and Social Services Higher Diploma in Marketing Higher Diploma in Marketing Higher Diploma in Public Relations and Media Business Higher Diploma in Real Estate Higher Diploma in Retail and Merchandising Applicants with Higher Diploma/Associate Degree in relevant discipline from other institutions will be considered individually. QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK BA (Hons) International Business is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF) (www.hkqf.gov.hk). QF Level Level 5 QR Registration No. 12/000439/5 Validity Period 01/09/2012 31/08/2020 This programme accredited by the HKCAAVQ enjoys similar status of locally-accredited honours bachelor s degree programmes. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Study Mode and Duration Full-time, 1 year Study Location IVE (Sha Tin) Fees Application : HK$200 Registration : HK$3,500 Tuition : HK$71,900 by 2 instalments Application Deadline 31 March 2018 Commencement September 2018 ENQUIRIES Programme Co-ordinator Mr. Tony Tang Tel no. 2256 7259 Email tonytang@vtc.edu.hk General Enquiries Ms. Miranda Chan Tel no. 2256 7226 Email mirandachan@vtc.edu.hk ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS All students who have completed a Hong Kong Higher Diploma or Associate Degree, taught and assessed in English and studied it for at least two years will be exempted from completing an English Language test. All other students will be required to have TOEFL 575 or IELTS of 6.5 or Pearson 62. ASSESSMENT Assessments take the form of case studies and problem-based assignments, group presentations, portfolio and/or reports. All students are required to complete an individual professional project. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead. 25