“I’m simply overloaded. I spend all day making decisions and meeting all kinds of people so I never have any time to actually manage the firm.” This is a common lament of many business managers today.

The Loughborough University Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business Studies is designed to give you an idea of what makes the business world tick. The course will also develop your potential academically and in the workplace.

All subject material is related to real-world management issues. The University’s commitment to higher education and its strong industry links will therefore enhance your ability to contribute to the competitiveness of your organisation.

This degree course promotes openness, awareness, excellence and a pro-active view of the future. You will benefit from a rich diversity of teaching and learning experiences, which range from lectures and seminars, to syndicate discussion groups and supervised computer-lab sessions. Fully taught classes will be underpinned by one’s own private study.

The University’s Accolades

• Consistently ranked as one of the UK’s Top-20 universities.
• Ranked 11th place in The Sunday Times University Guide 2012.
• Ranked 9th place in The Guardian University Guide 2012.
• Won the University of the Year title in The Sunday Times University Guide 2008 – 2009.
• The only university to win The Times Higher Education ‘Best Student Experience’ poll five times 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010.
• Winner of 6 Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education from 1994 to 2007, a feat only surpassed by Oxford. The Queen’s Anniversary Prizes were awarded to Loughborough University in recognition of outstanding works.
• In 2006, the University was invited to join the esteemed 1994 Group (a set of internationally recognised, research-intensive universities) in recognition of its quality research achievements as well as excellent levels of teaching and student experience.

Course Structure

• This course consists of 18 modules
• 3 trimester in a year
• 2 modules are taught over each trimester
• Approximately 48 contact hours per module delivered by both University faculty and local lecturers

Course Outline

Assessment and Examination

Modules are normally assessed by a mixture of coursework and written examination. The most common mix is 25% coursework and 75% examination while some modules may have a 50% or 100% examination weightage. Coursework assessment is based on a variety of tasks, including individual essays, group reports, group work on simulations and computer-based projects. There is normally one examination per module. External Examiners, who are formally appointed by the University, audit the whole assessment process.

Duration

The course can be completed within 3 years. For those with exemption, this course can be completed within 2 years.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements are:

• PSB Academy Diploma with average B grade; OR
• PSB Academy Advanced Diploma with average B/C grade; OR
• Diploma from local Polytechnic or Professional Institution with average B/C grade; OR
• GCE A-Levels with average B/C grade 

Applicants without the requisite grades may also apply but will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the University. 
 

Exemptions

• PSB Academy Advanced Diploma in Business Studies, with average B/C grade or Graduates of a business-related diploma from a local Polytechnic are exempted from Year 1 of the programme (i.e. direct entry onto Year 2 and complete the programme in two years). Applicants with a lower grade average may be accepted into Year 1 of the programme.

Graduation Requirement

For more information on graduation requirement, please click here: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/admin/ar/lps/progreg/year/1011/index.htm   
 

Availability

March, August, November ever year

Course Fees

Total course fee:

S$30,527.10 (3 years)*
S$25,744.20 (2 years)*

Graduates of PSB Academy can enjoy fee rebates for subsequent courses. Please contact your Admissions Officer for further details.

* All fees inclusive of 7% GST and subject to change annually
* Course fee excludes textbooks
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- updated on 8 December 2011