BA Professional Studies
BA Professional Studies is a 3 year Bachelor’s programme. Making a progressive, faster and affordable journey to a UK Academia, the learners go through two extensive learning phases when it comes to completing their Bachelor’s Degree. Initially, the learners will pursue a 72-week exhaustive learning programme with ISC- Indian School of Commerce in India and upon successful completion of the same, gain direct entry into the final year of the BA Professional Studies programme and pursue the final year On-Campus at University of Portsmouth. Upon successful graduation, the learner will be eligible to apply for a two-year Post Study Work Visa (as dictated under the current UK rules and regulations).
DURATION
3 Years
Mode of Study
On-Campus
Upcoming starts
Immediate
Key Programme Benefits
Save More than 25 Lakhs towards your UK Degree.
Pursue the final year of your degree in the UK.
Be eligible to apply for 2 Years Post Study Work Visa* after graduation.
Programme Benefits
- Save More than 40 Lakhs towards your UK Degree.
- Eligible to apply for 2 Years Post Study Work Visa*.
- Be eligible for transfer to Glasgow Caledonian University’s on-campus programme.
- Exclusive Exemptions and Waivers in IELTS.
What Will You Learn
BA Professional Studies from the University of Portsmouth will help you gain skills and knowledge in areas such as business, marketing, finance and project management. The programme enables the learners to develop the ability to analyse problems, research and propose solutions, and make important decisions.The programme helps you to develop transferable skills in your choice of subject.
About the University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth is an open university located in the city of Portsmouth. The roots of the University can be traced back to 1870, known as Portsmouth Polytechnic until 1992 when the University of Portsmouth was inaugurated. It is one of only four universities in the South-East to be rated Gold in the Government Teaching Excellence Framework. The University of Portsmouth is a member of the University Alliance and The Channel Islands Universities Consortium with 25,515 students. The university has several highly regarded study programmes that have been placed in top categories by various organisations. Aside from that, the university's research work was also recognised as exceptional in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.
Entry Requirement
- Entry is open to students who have successfully completed SCQF Level 7&8/ Undergraduate Diploma from ISC- Indian School of Commerce
Note: The Undergraduate Diploma comprises of the ISDC International Certificate in Business and the ISDC isdcInternational Specialised Diploma in Business qualifications which have been credit rated by the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) of Scotland at Level 7 & 8 respectively on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) with 120 allocated SCQF credits at each levels. Both qualifications enable students to progress to relevant undergraduate programmes of study in compliance with the entry requirements of individual universities in the UK with Credit Exemptions. In addition, both qualifications are at Level 5 of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF).
Syllabus
| Module | SCQF Credits |
|---|---|
| Principles of Business Management | 20 |
| Marketing Management | 20 |
| Personal and Professional Development | 20 |
| Talent Management | 20 |
| Business Economics | 20 |
| Fundamentals of Business Accounting | 20 |
| Credits awarded | 120 |
| Exit Award: Upon successful completion the learner is awarded with | |
| International Certificate in Business (SCQF Level 7). | |
| Module Title | Module Status | |
|---|---|---|
| Change Management | Core | |
| Business Analytics for Decision Making | Core | |
| Business and Professional Ethics | Core | |
| Optional Pathway 1: Specialisation Modules -Accounting and Financial Management | ||
| Financial Strategy | – | |
| Financial Reporting | – | |
| Financial Modelling | – | |
| Financial Technology | – | |
| Optional Pathway 2: Specialisation Modules -Marketing Management | ||
| Brand Management | – | |
| Social Media Analytics | – | |
| Digital Marketing | – | |
| Global Marketing Strategy | – | |
| Optional Pathway 3: Specialisation Modules -Human Resource Management | ||
| Managing Organisational Behaviour | – | |
| International Human Resource Development | – | |
| Contemporary Employment Relations | – | |
| Leadership - Theory & Practice | – | |
| Optional Pathway 4: Specialisation Modules -International Business Management | ||
| Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Commercialisation | – | |
| Entering New International Business Markets | – | |
| International Human Resource Development | – | |
| Global Marketing Strategy | – | |
| Optional Pathway 5: Specialisation Modules -Tourism and Hospitality Management | ||
| The Contemporary Tourism and Hospitality Industry | – | |
| Operations Management in Tourism and Hospitality | – | |
| Managing the Customer Experience and Customer Relations | – | |
| Emerging Challenges in Tourism and Hospitality | – | |
| Optional Pathway 6: Specialisation Modules -Healthcare Management | ||
| Human Resource Management in Healthcare | – | |
| Process and Operations Management in Healthcare | – | |
| Quality Control and Improvement Management in Healthcare | – | |
| Service Users and Client Management | – | |
| Optional Pathway 7: Specialisation Modules -Project Management | ||
| Principles of Project Management | – | |
| Project Planning | – | |
| Project Financing and Risk Management | – | |
| Project Quality Management | – | |
| Optional Pathway 8: Specialisation Modules -General Business Management | ||
| Financial Strategy | – | |
| Leadership Theory and Practice | – | |
| International Human Resource Development | – | |
| Global Marketing Strategy | – | |
| Principles of Project Management | – | |
| Entering into New International Business Markets | – | |
| Exit Award: Upon successful completion the learner is awarded with | ||
| International Specialised Diploma in Business (SCQF Level 8). | ||
| Modules |
|---|
| Credits Awarded: 120 |
| Upon successful completion the learner is awarded a Bachelor's Degree in Business from University of Portsmouth |
Career Opportunities
In general management, marketing, sales management, logistics, financial services, operations management and human resources management, University of Portsmouth graduates are proving their worth to companies in the UK and internationally. Graduates have also set up their own businesses or taken their learning even further as postgraduate students.
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Business Development Manager
Average salary: £37,814/Annum
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Operations Manager
Average Salary: £41,700/Annum
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Area Manager
Average Salary: £35,517/Annum
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Business Analyst
Average Salary: £30,999/Annum
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Finance Controller
Average Salary: £17,9283/Annum
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Financial Manager
Average Salary: £10,6794/Annum
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