Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Heriot-Watt University

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Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
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Picture yourself graduating with a degree
from one of the UK’s leading universities.
NAME: Ms Ruchika Sharma
LOCATION: London (UK)
FORMER OCCUPATION: Project Coordinator
NEW CAREER: Logistics Manager
This programme empowers you to think
outside the box and to apply more
creative and innovative solutions to
business contexts. I wanted to excel
and achieved a BBA with Distinction.
My current employer has recognised my
achievement and promoted me within the
organisation, but I’ve also been contacted
for a number of interviews so I know that
great opportunities are coming my way
due to enrolling on this programme.
I am confident that this internationally
recognised degree can be used as a
global passport to my career.
School of Management
and Languages
The School of Management and Languages is
a major international force in the business and
management sector. Our excellent track record
in graduate employment is proof that our degree
programmes equip students with the knowledge
and skills needed to excel in business.
Why choose the BBA
The BBA programme offered by Heriot-Watt
University provides a broad grounding in all of
the key business disciplines such as accounting,
economics, finance and management. Students
choose from a wide range of specialised subjects,
so you can tailor your degree to your own
career needs.
Graduates with the BBA will be equipped to
excel in a range of management and professional
positions. For those considering a career in
Accountancy there is the opportunity of partial
exemptions from professional examinations.
Study path
Overall, 360 credits are required for the award
of degree and this can be achieved by studying
120 credits at each stage. Most students
typically study four different subject areas
at each stage.
The table below indicates which courses are
included in the BBA. For full information on BBA
structures and syllabuses please visit our website
at www.sml.hw.ac.uk/external/courses
Distinctly Global
www.hw.ac.uk

STAGE ONE Mandatory Elective
Introduction to Accounting 1 & 2 3
Introduction to Economics 1 & 2 3
Introduction to Management 1 & 2 3
Introduction to Finance 1 &
Introduction to Banking and Financial Services
3
STAGE TWO Mandatory Elective
Commercial Law 1 & 2 3
Finance Theory and Markets 1 & 2 3
Financial Accounting & Management Accounting 3
Marketing Fundamentals & Marketing Perspectives 3
Organisational Behaviour &
Human Resource Management
3
Quantitative Methods 1 & 2 3
STAGE THREE Mandatory Elective
Auditing & Contemporary Issues in Financial Accounting 3
Corporate Finance 1 & 2 3
Operations Management 1 & 2 3
Securities Markets 1 & 2 3
Strategic Management &
International Strategic Management
3
Consumer Behaviour & International Marketing 3
Employment Law* 3
International Financial Markets* 3
Management Accounting Techniques and Decisions* 3
Project Management* 3
Taxation* 3
Entry Requirements
Stage 1 entry:
GCE A-levels BB, CCD or equivalent
Students with prior qualifications may
be eligible for course exemptions or
direct entry and should ask their Approved
Learning Partner for guidance. Mature
applicants with relevant work experience
are also considered on a case by
case basis.
Entrants should also be competent in
English language (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).
How to apply
Full information on fees, term dates,
courses available and application forms
can be requested from your Approved
Learning Partner so it is advisable to
contact them directly. They can assist
you in completing your application
and will ensure that it reaches
Heriot-Watt University.
Further Information
If you have any questions or require any
further information about the programme
please contact your in-country Approved
Learning Partner in the first instance,
visit: www.hw.ac.uk/alp
The School of Management and
Languages External Programmes team can
also be reached at:
Email: external@sml.hw.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)131 451 3864
Fax: +44 (0)131 451 3865
Web: www.sml.hw.ac.uk/external
Approved Learning Partner:
Note: Most subject areas are studied in two linked 15 credit courses eg. Introduction to Accounting 1 and
Introduction to Accounting 2. Most subject areas are worth 30 credits. Those subjects with a * are worth
15 credits only.
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