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Information Prospectus
March 2011
HWU At A Glance
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About B&B HWU Features Degree Options Class Schedule 2 3 4 7
Heriot-Watt University is the e i gh t h o l de s t h i ghe r education institution in the UK. The name commemorates George Heriot - the 16th century financier to King James, and James Watt - the great 18th century inventor and engineer. The University originated as the School of Arts of Edinburgh in 1821, and in 1966, Heriot-Watt became a University by Royal Charter.
HWU is one of the UK's leading research institutions having been rated at the highest level by the national review body, the RAE. The University aims to deliver research of international standing, providing innovative and problemsolving capacity for business, industry and society, and exploiting novel multidisciplinary approaches. Partnership and pooling are key to development in research at HWU and the
University is constantly working to build new university partnerships. Heriot-Watt has around 7,000 on-campus students in Scotland, more than a quarter of whom are from outside the UK. This international focus creates a very cosmopolitan environment - approximately 10,000 students from 150 countries world-wide are currently studying on international programmes.
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Quality...
Heriot-Watt University is rated as the #3 University in Scotland. Its graduates are known throughout the world and have established trackrecords in several disciplines including biochemistry, information technology and management...
Located near New Kingston in the heart of Jamaicas commercial centre, B&B University College Ltd is a p ri va t e , te rt i a ry - le ve l institution offering a range of training courses and seminars in management disciplines. In its 22 years of existence, B&B has carved a niche as a
The Society for Human Resources Management Programmes mainly take the form of review sessions preparing candidates for qualifications offered by other institutions.
75% of candidates indicated that Examination Review Course was useful in helping them prepare for the examination. 62.5% of exam candidates indicated that the manner in which the Course was delivered was effective in
learning the material. 87.5% of exam candidates indicated that the course material provided by the Institution was useful in their preparation for the exam. ALL students responded that they were very satisfied with the customer service received.
the learning experience. These include weekly tests, tracking of student performance on these tests, as well as the incorporation of presentations from qualified guest lecturers. Students can also look toward improved tuition delivery from B&B Institute. Not only will our new students be under the tutelage of our highly qualified teaching staff; they will also be exposed to more comprehensive material as well as in-depth, focused class discussion sessions.
Despite these encouraging results, we are not sitting on our laurels, but constantly seeking to improve our offering. Innovative changes have been made to enhance
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Study Shows E-Learning Tool Developed by Heriot-Watt University Improves Student Performance
Heriot-Watt is more than a place to learn. As a firstclass university, it prides itself on always introducing innovations that positively impact on society. One such innovation is SCHOLAR, an e-learning tool developed especially for secondary students sitting science subjects. An independent study, funded by the Scottish Executive, has concluded that pupils who used SCHOLAR improved their performance in science exams by up to 92%. The study showed that SCHOLAR allowed them the flexibility of learning in their own time, at their own pace, and in their own environment. Users commented that the key benefits of SCHOLAR included the flexibility, assessments, and immediate feedback on offer. Peter Harrison, head teacher at Ollapool High School, has praised SCHOLAR as an essential learning tool that complements curriculum on offer. the
Professor Phillip John, Chair of the Heriot-Watt SCHOLAR Management Board, explains that the programme grew out of teaching and learning strategies developed for the University's undergraduates. As he says, The improvement in exam results as well as positive feedback from pupils and staff have been gratifying!
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d for ns grante xemptio e E duces tim studies re prior ons! implicati Degree Programmes and cost
At B&B
Accounts
Economics
Finance
Management
Optional Modules
Commercial Law
Marketing
Operations Management
Project Management
Employment Law
Corporate Finance
Quantitative Methods
The Bachelor of Business Administration is designed to give you knowledge of a wide range of business, management, finance, accounting and economics topics. In order to attain this qualification you must study 4 Stage I modules and 8 modules from Stage 2 and Stage 3. The eight modules can either be eight 30-credit modules or seven 30-credit modules and two 15-credit modules.
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Accounts
Management
Economics
Finance
Compulsory Subjects
Accounts Stream Financial & Mng A/C Auditing & Financl A/C Mng A/C Techniques
The BA Accountancy and Finance provides you with a balance of education in accountancy and finance related topics with supporting subjects such as statistics, marketing and commercial law. In order to attain this qualification, ten compulsory and two optional modules must be completed.
Accounts
Management
Economics
Finance
Compulsory Subjects
Finance Stream
Finance Theory
Corporate Finance
Project Management
Strategic Management
Operations Management
The BA Business and Finance lets you study a specialist range of business and accounting modules and combine elective modules in management, finance, and economics. In order to attain this qualification you will study four module sets from each stage. All modules in Stages 1 & 2 are compulsory but you will have one optional module set in Stage 3.
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Accounts
Intro to Psychology
Finance
Management
Lifespan Attachment
Psychobiology
Marketing
Operations Management
Cognitive Psychology II
Health Psychology
Strategic Management
Psychology studies and analyses human functions and behaviour so as to predict and shape actions. A large part of management science is about guiding and shaping our people assets to produce the desired behaviours. The marriage of the two areas in the BA in Management and Psychology is then a perfect complement that gives you knowledge of a wide range of the issues that affect a business environment and how you can develop and implement the right action plans for success within that environment. Graduates will be well-prepared for careers in business management, teaching, counselling, nursing, social work, probation work and market research, as well as careers within the psychology profession itself.
Natalie Jones, Barbados I chose the Heriot Watt University programme based on three criteria: flexibility, popularity and range of programmes available. I liked that this programme did not require me to submit periodic assignments, only self-study and examinations as frequently as my work schedule would permit. Good programme, great flexibility, with online and electronic study resources to help me along the way.
Alfred Okot Okidi, Uganda I have found the Heriot Watt programme to be unique, practical, relevant and so enriching. The programme was quite taxing, as I had to blend my reading with a demanding work schedule. The beauty of the programme to me was in the flexibility of the course and concise course materials presented in stimulating language. I treasure the programme more than all my earlier qualifications and courses.
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Lectures in the available degree options will be held on weekdays during the daytime between the hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and in the evenings between the hours of 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Lectures will also be held on Sundays (depending on the number of registrations) between 9:00 am-4:00 pm. The lectures will focus on the review, discussion and practical application of key concepts and material. This learning style is designed to deepen the knowledge of an area by encouraging a critical-thinking approach revolving around an understanding of the material, rather than a detailed rote-learning regurgitation of the syllabus. The lectures would be followed by a tutorial at the start of each month (weekly for the day programme). This will be focused on solving problems related to the issues covered in the lectures for the preceding month. A breakdown of the allocated times is shown below:
Time
5:30 pm 7:15 pm 7:157:30 7:30 pm 8:30 pm
Format of Classes
Discussion of Core Concepts: Introduction to area
via discussion and tutorial sessions; Explanation and assignment of homework covering material introduced COFFEE BREAK
The evening and Sunday programmes have tuition start-dates of January and July each year (registration deadline November 30 and May 31respectively) while the day programme runs from October to May (registration deadline August 15). Evening classes are geared towards preparing candidates for the June and December examination diet while the day programme is focused on the June sitting. Students are encouraged to sit four modules for the year (two at each sitting for the evening programme). Barring exemptions and re-sits, the total delivery period is then a minimum of 3 years. The relevant class schedule follows. Persons would choose the appropriate modules as required by their choice of degree:
Stage I Day Mon January July January Quantitative Methods Cognitive Psychology Tues Economics Intro to Psychology Finance Financial Theory Hum Dvlp Hum Resource Management Accounts Management Financial & Mng A/C Commercial Law Social Psychology Psychobiology Stage II July Marketing Stage III January Operations Mangement July Securities Markets Hlth Psych Lifespan Attch Corporate Finance Scl Cognt Employment Law Internat Fin Markets Project Mngmnt Mng A/C Techniques
Personalised support....
B&B puts an emphasis on ensuring personal care and attention. Registration for the HWMP gives you access through the web portal to invaluable learning resources and a global network of alumni, academics and fellow students...
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Subject
Introduction to Accounting I Introduction to Accounting II Introduction to Economics I Introduction to Economics II
Component Topics
The Need for Accounting, Keeping the Books & Stating the Facts, The Key Statements, Fixed Assets, Final Adjustments, Introduction, Elements of Cost, Classification of Cost, Budgeting, Marginal Costing, Standard Costing, Capital Budgeting, New Developments. Published Financial Statements, Auditing, Long-Term Liabilities & Provisions, Ownership Interest, Producing Published A/C. The Global Econ, International Trade Theories, Balance of Payments, Foreign Exchange Rates, Exchange Rates & Econ Policy, International Econ Integration, Macro Econ, Aggregate Demand, Aggregate Supply & Demand, Income Determination, Money, Macroeconomics Policies, Econ Issues, Concepts & Tools, Market Demand & Supply, Production and Costs, Market Structures, Market Failure, The Factor Markets & Income Distribution The Seven Relationships of Management , The Nature of Management, Environmental Scanning, Organisational Goals and Goal Setting, Building the Team, Leadership and Motivation, Organisational Structure, PreTwentieth Century Ideas, Theories of Participation, The Nature of Enterprise, Where Do Business Ideas Come From, Building the Team, Just Who Are the Entrepreneurs?, Stages in Growing the Business, Drawing up the Business Plan, Marketing Plans , Project Management, Effective Communication Basic Financial Concepts, Sources of Business Finance, The Value of Money Over Time, Valuing Fixed Interest Securities, Valuation of Shares, Stock Market & Investment Indicators Development of Money Systems, Financial Wealth & Intermediation , UK Retail Banks, Financial Services, Other Deposit-Takers, Central Banking, Financial Markets, Bank Customers, Account Operations, Cheques, Securities for Advances, Investment Services, International Services of Banks, Marketing & Delivery of Bank Services
Economics
Management
Finance
Stage II
Financial Theory and Markets Finance Theory and Markets I Finance Theory and Markets II Quantitative Techniques Quantitative Techniques I Quantitative Techniques II Organisational Behaviour Human Resource Management Financial Accounting/ Management Accounting Financial Accounting Management Accounting Marketing I Marketing II Measurement Return and Risk , Utility Theory: Understanding Investors Preferences, Portfolio Risk and Return, Portfolio Theory and the Capital Asset Pricing Model, Measuring Investment Performance, Investment Analysis, The Efficient Markets Hypothesis, A Framework for Business Financial Decisions, Appraising Capital Projects, Portfolio Risk & Return , Portfolio Theory & the Capital Asset Pricing Model, Measuring Investment Performance, Investment Analysis, The Efficient Markets Hypothesis What is Statistics / What are Statistics? , Variables and Data, Organising and Presenting Data, Summarising the Main Features of a Set of Data, Probability, Probability Distributions, Models for Count Data, Models for Measurements, Index Numbers, Research Methodology, Hypothesis Testing, Association & Goodness of Fit, Regression Analysis, Multiple Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis, Linear Programming Introduction to Organisational Behaviour, Individual Differences, Learning & Reinforcement;, Power, Politics & Influence, Leadership as an Influence Process, Group & Conflict Management, Organisational Culture, Stress at Work, The Origins and Nature of Human Resource Management, Strategic Human Resource Management , Planning and Resourcing Selection, Performance Appraisal and Training, Careers and Career management, Budgeting and Budgetary Control, Standard Costing, Stock Control, Overheads, Process Costing, Service Costing, Joint and By-Products Business Combinations, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Consolidated Income Statements, Associated Companies and Joint Ventures, Framework of Financial Reporting, Intangible Fixed Assets, Liabilities, Leasing, Matching Concept, Revenue Recognition
Marketing
Consumer Buying Behaviour, Marketing Research, Segmentation , Pricing, Consumer Society, Exchange, Needs and Value, Consuming Body, Brand Identity, Marketing: Development and Scope, Business to Business buying behaviour; Marketing Research, Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning, Pricing for Marketing Decisions; Channels of Distribution
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Subject
Commercial Law I Commercial Law I I
Component Topics
The Legal System, Introduction to Legal Obligations, Essentials of a Contract, Breach of Contract and Remedies, Introduction to the Law of Delict, Causation, Remoteness, Vicarious Liability, Defences and Remedies, Some Specific Forms of Liability, Introduction to the Law of Agency, The Agency Relationship, The Law of Partnership, Partnership Relationships, Company Law
Corporate Finance
Cash Flow Definition Tax and Financing Costs, Identifying Relevant Cash Flows, Required Returns, NPV Techniques, International Investment, Risk Analysis, Asset Life; Asset Choice; Replacement; New Technology; Lease Analysis , Contemporary Issues in Corporate Finance, Alternative Views of the Objective of the Firm A Critique of Capital Project Appraisal Techniques, Measuring Company Performance Mission and Objectives, Analysing the macro environment, Market Environment, Resources and Strategic Capability, Culture, Strategic Options a d Strategic Choice Industry and Market Definition, Management of Innovation, Industry Evolution, Competitive Advantage, Survival in the Decline Stage Firms and International Business, Global Regulatory Institutions, Political Risk, Protectionism, International Firms, Sociocultural co text The Nature and Purpose of an Audit, Fundamental Concepts in Auditing, The Regulatory Framework of Auditing, Auditors Liability, The Audit Process, Audit Reporting, Developments in Auditing, The International Accounting Standard Committee, The International Accounting Standards, Economic Substance: Off Balance Sheet Finance, Liabilities and Obligations: Capital Instruments and Financial Instruments, Consolidated Financial Statements Introduction to Operations Management, Operating Systems, Performance Objectives & Operations Strategy, Product and Service Design, Facilities Location, Demand Forecasting and Capacity Management, Process Types, Facilities Layout and Flow, Process Design and Process Technology, Performance Improvement Job Design and Work Organisations, Planning and Control, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Materials Requirement Planning/Manufacturing Resource Planning, Just-in-Time Management, Project Planning, Failure Prevention, Maintenance and Safety, Quality
Strategic Management
Operations Management
Component Topics
The Contract of Employment, Terms and Conditions of Employment, Termination of the Con-
Project Management
Projects and Project Management, Project Initiation and Definition, Project Quality, Risk Management and Contingency Planning, Introducing Breakdown Structures
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Choosing A Course
Choosing a subject to study at the tertiary level is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. It sets a foundation for the rest of your professional life and to quite an extent your personal life too. It is important to choose a course of study that suits your requirements and needs. Thinking about your studies in advance is crucial to making the right decision. Before committing to a course of study, we suggest that you ask yourself the following questions:
Why you have chosen a
Entry Requirements
The normal entry requirements are two CAPE/English A-level subjects at grades D or above. Persons who possess a recognised Diploma, Associate Degree or professional qualification from a recognised institution are welcome. You may obtain up to six exemptions depending on the type of qualifications you possess. Mature applicants who do not have the minimum qualifications but with have appropriate work experience or other nonstandard qualifications may also be accepted on merit. These persons would not receive any exemptions. Applicants must submit a reference on their suitability for the degree.
Assessment Methods
Each module set is assessed by a three hour final examination in June or December. The exam paper is divided into four sections, with Section A comprising 20 multiplechoice questions worth 40% of total marks. Sections B-D are each worth 20% of the final grade and comprise essay and short-answer questions. The pass-mark is 40%. All examinations are subject to rigorous scrutiny by both HeriotWatt University examiners and by external examiners from other leading UK universities.
The time spent answering these questions will be well spent! The most important factor in your choice is that you find a subject that you enjoy. Everything else is secondary!
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tice and tutorial questions with solutions. The course texts contain all of the required content together with self-assessment exercises. The course texts have been designed to provide a progressive learning experience through sequential modules which build upon the information and knowledge learnt in previous modules of the course.
comes;
Subjects to be studied;
The materials assume a zero -base knowledge of the subject. There is no formal requirement for additional reading; however, some of the courses do contain a reading list, which may be useful to students wishing to deepen their understanding of the subject. The course texts form the core resource for students and the teaching programme is built around the course content as provided in the texts
Multiple exitroutes
Certificates and diplomas are awarded for the completion of prescribed courses. Students may thus obtain a qualification without having to complete the entire BA degree before their achievements are recognised...
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Fees
Students concerned about As at September 15, 2011, Course material, access to the cost per module is their discipline the HWMP website and $75,000.00 for the evening in maintaining a programme and $65,000 per other student services module for the day proprovided by HWMP study schedule gramme. The total amount will benefit from paid per year would vary HWU Examination fees according to the number of the structure of modules taken. There is This fee is payable in three regular class also a one-time registration instalments, one for charge of 50.00 for new $40,000.00:evening and sessions and $35,000:day within two entrants. assignments to weeks before the start of a The module cost is subject c o u rs e , a n o t h e r fo r keep them on track, as well as peer interactions Timetable of Important Dates that deepen their January February understanding of Second week in January: Feb 15: Deadline for 2nd installClasses begin for new term ment of fees a topic by seeing Feb 27: Deadline for receipt of June exam applications form (for how key issues June exams) at B&B are treated in other work April May April 25: Deadline for receipt environments... of exam deferral forms
$20,000.00:evening and $15,000.00 day within 4 weeks of the start of the course and the final $15,000.00 is due 8 weeks after the start of the course. All drafts should be made payable to B&B Institute. Students should note that they will not receive the course material or be entered as examination candidates if they fail to pay the required fees by the stipulated deadlines. Exam resits attract a charge of 65. Financing support for the HWMP is available from the Students Loan Bureau.
March
March 15: Deadline for final installment of fees March 30: Deadline for receipt of new registrations
June
First full week in June: Examinations Dec 15: Deadline for 1st installment of fees
July
Second week in July: Classes begin for new term
August
Aug 15: Deadline for 2nd installment of fees Aug 27: Deadline for receipt of applications for Dec exams
September
September 15: Deadline for final fee installment Sep 30: Deadline for receipt of new registrations
October
October 25: Deadline for receipt of exam deferrals forms at B&B
November
December
First full week in Decmbr: Examinations Dec 15: Deadline for 1st installment of fees
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