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Teaching Block 2 The TRIAD (EU, USA & Japan) and International Business (15 credits) International Culture and Communications OR Work Experience (15 credits) Optional Work Placement Year 6 Teaching 1 Applied Business Research (30 credits) Strategic Management in Organisations (30 credits) International Supply Chain Management (15 credits) The Role of Emerging Economies in International Business OR Work Experience (15 credits) Teaching Block 2 Global Business Directions (30 credits) Work Placement year There is an opportunity for a 12 month Work Placement between levels 5 and 6. This allows students to gain valuable work experience and learn how to apply their learning in a practical work environment. The University’s Placements Office provide advice and guidance to assist students secure their placement position whilst the Placement Supervisor monitors student progress on the placement through meetings with the student and the employer. Successful placement students achieve the University Certificate – Continuing Professional Development in Employment (30 Credits) The Staffordshire Graduate and Employability The Staffordshire Graduate represents a set of qualities that the University passionately believes is necessary for success in the 21st century. The Staffordshire Graduate is a reflective and critical learner with a global perspective, prepared to contribute in the world of work. The Staffordshire Graduate will: Discipline Expertise:
Global Marketing in Action (30 credits) L5 Portfolio review of 2 businesses, assignment 2500 words ( marketing plan) Designing and Managing Effective Organisations (30 credits) L5 based Consultancy report to green-field design task , Personal reflection Strategic Management in Organisations (30 credits) Exam or learning portfolio, assignment of 3000 words The Role of Emerging Economies in International Business (15 credits) L6 2000 word assignment International Supply Management (15 credits) L6 Individual poster and presentation D Communication skills Management Skills (Enhancing your career and personal success) (15 credits) L4 PDP portfolio, academic research and project management Resourcing the Organisation (45 credits)L4 2 exams and 1 portfolio, all based on a single organisational case study Analysing Business and Environmental Information L4 and 5 (30 credits) Presentation and exam/assignment Entrepreneurial Marketing (30 credits) L4 Group presentation, group report, individual report Global Marketing in Action (30 credits) L5 Review of 2 businesses; assignment 2500 words ( marketing plan) Professional Development (Enterprise, Entrepreneurialism & Citizenship) (15 credits) L5 portfolio of: presentation, group work PDP and skills reflection Global Business Directions inc Int Bus / CMI (30 credits) L6 Conference Portfolio: reflection on knowledge & skill development, personal review. Project and presentation (CMI); or poster and presentation (Int Bus) both 3000 word equivalent. Strategic Management in Organisations (30 credits) Exam or learning portfolio, assignment of 3000 International Supply Management (15 credits) L6 2000 word assignment E Presentation skills Management Skills (Enhancing your career and personal success) (15 credits) L4 PDP portfolio, academic research and project management Entrepreneurial Marketing (30 credits) L4 Group presentation, group report, individual report Professional Development (Enterprise, portfolio of: presentation, group work PDP and skills reflection
The (EU, USA & Japan) and International Business (15 credits) L5 2000 word assignment International Culture & Communications (15 credits) L5 Individual poster and presentation The Role of Emerging Economies in International Business (15 credits) L6 Individual poster and presentation International Supply Chain Management (15 credits) L6 2000 word assignment K Technologically, digitally and information literate Management Skills (Enhancing your career and personal success) (15 credits) L4 PDP portfolio, academic research and project management Resourcing the Organisation (45 credits)L4 2 exams and 1 portfolio, all based on a single organisational case study Analysing Business and Environmental Information L4 (30 credits) Presentation and exam/assignment Global Marketing in Action (30 credits) L5 Review of 2 businesses; assignment 2500 words ( marketing plan) Designing and Managing Effective Organisations (30 credits) L5 Group based Consultancy report to green-field design task , Personal reflection Applied Business Research(30 credits) 3000 word assignment Class test Global Business Directions inc Int Bus / CMI (30 credits) L6 Conference Portfolio: reflection on knowledge & skill development, personal review. Project and presentation (CMI); or poster and presentation (Int Bus) both 3000 word equivalent. Strategic Management in Organisations (30 credits) Exam or learning portfolios, assignment of 3000 words International Supply Management (15 credits) L6 2000 word assignment L Able to Staffordshire Graduate attributes to a range of life experiences to facilitate life-long learning Management Skills (Enhancing your career and personal success) (15 credits) L4 PDP portfolio, academic research and project management Resourcing the Organisation (45 credits)L4 2 exams and 1 portfolio, all based on a single organisational case study Professional Development (Enterprise, Entrepreneurialism & Citizenship) (15 credits) L5 PDP portfolio of: 1000 word assignment, job application documents, 1000 word Project management assignment, skills reflection
Designing and Managing Effective Organisations (30 credits) L5 Group based Consultancy report to green-field design task , Personal reflection Applied Business Research(30 credits) 3000 word assignment Class test Strategic Management in Organisations (30 credits) Exam or learning portfolio, assignment of 3000