Welcome to Leeds Business School, and more specifically to our BA (Hons) Business Management and Pathways. Your course Handbook contains all the relevant information and links to regulations pertaining to your course. Read carefully and feel free to refer back to it when unsure about the detail.

You have chosen to study a course that is of major significance to the world of business and organisations today as they compete and operate nationally and internationally in the midst of emerging global challenges. In particular we closely examine the business context and unlike generic Business and Management programmes, we help you make calculated decisions using a range of tools and techniques. To enrich your experience, we extend beyond the classroom and invite guest lectures from industry as well as connect with our Student Union International Business society. Additionally, we organise industrial visits throughout your study and encourage you to attend various events. We also encourage you to Study Abroad for a semester, take a placement year and study a language. The more you invest in your development with the opportunities we offer to you the greater you will develop as an individual, academically and your ability to progress professionally. The Course Team will support you to reach your full potential as a person and as an Business professional.

One of the biggest contributing factors to your successful integration into University life will be the support network you are able to build in the first weeks at university. This includes the people you may be living with, your 'classmates', your tutors, and other university staff. When you join the course in September you will get the opportunity to meet all students on the course, following which you will join a seminar group of approximately 25 students. By helping and supporting each other, we hope that it will ultimately provide the foundation for you to flourish as individuals both in your early days and also once you graduate from this course.

We are fully aware that there is a lot to take in and do not want to overwhelm you with excessive information at this point. This is why we have prepared an extensive induction programme in your first week with us. Building successful practices or habits in your early weeks with us will begin to shape the outcomes of your final year. Attendance and engagement are two key ingredients for success!

We have a course team in place to support you. You will be notified of the Level Leader assigned to you during the induction sessions. Your level leader can advise you on progression issues, mitigation issues and study abroad. Your administrator and her colleagues deal with all your timetabling requests, mitigation applications, module results amongst other things. I oversee the programme overall, by looking at student and staff matters, course development and performance, ensuring the best experience and outcomes possible for our students and I present recommendations for each student to the Board of Examiners. In addition, there are many University teams dedicated to aspects of academic, personal, health, developmental and financial support to which we can signpost you. Together, we strive to meet your academic and personal development needs. Please remember that if you approach us, we will support you.

On behalf of our University and the whole course team I would like to wish you well in your studies.

Alistair MacAuley

Course Director BA (Hons) Business Management and Pathways

Room RB 503

Welcome to Leeds Business School! You are joining a diverse, inclusive and vibrant community dedicated to student experience, to education, to impactful research and to developing all of its members to their utmost potential.

On behalf of all our staff I would like to say how proud we are to have you with us, and how excited we are to engage with you throughout every stage of your learning journey.

Leeds Business School is an active choice, a choice to participate, to experience, to grow and to contribute - in an inspiring and digitally connected environment.

Our mission is to bring you closer to business, to industry and to the professions - through the way we teach, the flexibility of our offer, the courses we champion and the business leaders we showcase. It's about being work-ready and life-ready, with the enthusiasm, the competitive edge and the practical tools to thrive.

We are an International Business School with a significant number of international students and staff with drive towards sustainability and a mission to make a difference. The Leeds Business School plays an effective role in supporting small businesses, local economies and student entrepreneurship; we work closely with our suppliers and other anchor institutions to maximise our impact in the region; our focus is on creating an educational environment that supports and enables inclusive learning and creates opportunities for progression.

Welcome to business co-creation, not just business education. Welcome to Leeds Business School.

Professor George Lodorfos, Dean of School

Leeds Beckett Students' Union (LBSU) is led by students for students! Their mission is to make your uni life better! Your Student Officer Team is elected by you to lead the Students' Union into the academic year. They represent all Leeds Beckett students and campaign for the changes you want to see in the university and beyond. They do this by representing your interests, giving you the chance to socialise and meet new people, hosting CV-boosting opportunities, and providing advice and support when you need it most. Shape your own experience by submitting your thoughts through your Course Rep, or if you'd like to influence the Students' Union's policy stance on particular issues or share ideas for improving the student experience across the University, submit your ideas on the Have Your Say platform, which is designed to make change happen! Below you'll find information on a few of their services but if you've any questions, please feel free to get in touch.

Silas Ozoya, your Academic Experience Officer, also wanted to say a few words to introduce himself: "Hey There! I'm Silas, your Academic Experience Officer. It's my job to ensure your academic experience at Leeds Beckett is the best it can be! We're a friendly and open-minded bunch at LBSU, so don't hesitate to get in touch with us! I'm looking forward to meeting you very soon!"

Contact LBSU at:

Email: lbsu-welcome@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Phone: 0113 812 8400

Website: www.leedsbeckettsu.co.uk

1. Following the lifting of all pandemic restrictions and advice from the Department for Education, we currently anticipate that no social distancing measures will be in place on campus during the 2023/24 academic year, enabling a normal on-campus experience. Our aim is to ensure that our students experience Leeds Beckett University, our courses, campuses, facilities and services to the fullest extent possible, while maintaining an environment where students and staff feel safe.
2. In all cases, the health and safety of students and staff is our priority and we will continue to follow guidance from the UK Health Security Agency, the Department for Education and all other recognised government agencies (such as the Office for Students) in full and keep matters under close review at all times. The advice and restrictions may change before and/or during the academic year, either nationally or in response to local conditions and rates of infection and include the need for social distancing measures and other restrictions. Our flexible delivery model allows us to revert to a blended and/or remote delivery model if this becomes necessary. In a worst case scenario it is possible our campuses may need to close.
3. In the event that delivery is restricted as a consequence of pandemic restrictions, we will keep you informed of planned changes as they arise, to ensure you are provided with accurate information.

Alistair MacAuley

A.Macauley@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

0113 81 26720

Level 4 - Kerry Courtney and Sarah Douglas-Lee k.courtney@leedsbeckett.ac.uk / s.douglas-lee@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Level 5 - Kyran Parker and Lekha Bodhe kyran.parker@leedsbeckett.ac.uk / L.D.Bodhe@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Level 6 - Tanbeen Mahtab and Sujana Shafique T.Mahtab@leedsbeckett.ac.uk / S.Shafique@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Millie Dagless

Businessadmin@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Tel: 0113 812 1749

Course Reps will be appointed and confirmed at the beginning of the academic year and their names and contact details will be sent through to your university email account.

Students in the Business School are supported by a team of Academic Librarians.

Jennifer Winterburn is the current contact for the Business School and can be contacted on the following email address: lbslibrary@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

The contact details of other key services, such as the Student Experience Team, Student Wellbeing, Disability Advice, Student Money, Library and Students' Union Advice can be found on the Students web page:

https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/studenthub/

The contact details of other key services, such as Student Advice, Disability Advice, Student Wellbeing, the Library, Student Money, Careers, Students' Union Advice Service and Students' Union Student Voice Team can be found on the Students web page.

Academic and administrative staff at our University use your student email address to contact you. It is important that you check this account regularly. You can forward emails from your student email address to a preferred personal email address, however, quarantine and spam filters needed by our University mean that emails sent from external email addresses may be delayed, blocked or deleted. It is therefore important that your student email address is the only email address that you use to contact University staff. Information on how to access your student email address can be found on the Library Student IT Support page (http://libguides.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/it_support/office365/outlook)

Please make sure that you inform your Course Administration team whenever you change your address and contact details. It is important that you also update your records yourself. You can do this via the My Account/Update my Data tab on MyBeckett. This will ensure we can always contact you in an emergency, and that you receive any important University communications that we may need to send you.

We will inform you of class activities and course notifications, including any cancellations. This will be done for example, via text to the mobile phone number on our contact records, email to student email address, noticeboards or via MyBeckett announcements. For each module, the Module Handbook will include the preferred method of communicating general information about that module to you.

MS Teams is part of the Office 365 suite used by staff and students for communication and collaboration:

• Access via MyBeckett on University devices as well as on personal mobiles via a free downloadable app.
• Participate in online meetings and video conferencing in groups or one-to-one.
• Work on shared content, ideas, projects and online learning.
• Utilise breakout rooms to create more dynamic sessions

Further information is available on the Library's MS Teams FAQ web page.

If required, your course team will advise how Microsoft Teams will be used on your course and make guidance available as required.

The University’s standard term dates are available on our Academic Calendars web page.

Taught sessions, both mandatory and optional, will be scheduled and included in your online timetable. Depending on your course, this may also include scheduled online teaching and learning sessions where student engagement is required at a specified time or tutor pre-recorded lectures.

Normally, timetables will be made available to continuing students on 31^st July and during induction week for new students via:

1. The Student Portal (MyBeckett)
2. The Leeds Beckett app

You should discuss any difficulties relating to your engagement with timetabled sessions with your Course Administrator.

Provide an academic and vocationally oriented curriculum which develops a comprehensive knowledge, appreciation and understanding of the structures, concepts and processes involved in the management and leadership of organisations and the changing macro, micro and meso environments in which they operate.

Develop the coherent core of management and leadership principles and concepts that can be applied to a wide range of business, policy and other contexts, in order to facilitate a stimulating learning environment which fosters a critical, creative, innovative, reflective and challenging approach to the study of business and management.

Provide, and enable a critical appreciation of, the analytical frameworks across the different schools of leadership theories in order to provide opportunities that would develop the students' capabilities to take positive initiatives, respond effectively to new ideas, adapt to changing circumstances, and address multi-faceted problems with an open mind and flexible standpoint.

To enhance graduate skills and employability through the embedding of a portfolio of competencies transferable to the workplace, laying the foundation for flexible future career development.

Upon completion of Level 4 students will be able to:

Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of the major concepts in the functional areas of accounting, finance, marketing, business law and management in the environment in which they operate

Select and use recognised theory, principles and techniques to address straightforward problems and make effective business decisions in a legal and integrated manner.

Demonstrate an underpinning knowledge of the key theories and principles of leadership and management.

Identify the key internal and external stakeholders and their needs and expectation and to develop a range of technical, personal and practice skills to enhance employability.

The assessment balance and overall workload associated with this course are calculated from core modules and a sample of option module choices undertaken by a typical student. They have been reviewed and confirmed as representative by the Course Director.

A standard module equates to 200 notional learning hours, which may be comprised of teaching, learning and assessment, placement activities and independent study. Sandwich placement years spent out of the University are not be included in the calculation unless they are credit bearing and attributed to a level of the course. Modules may have more than one component of assessment.

Level 4 is assessed predominantly by coursework, with some examinations and practical assessments.

Level 5 is assessed predominantly by coursework, with some practical assessments and examinations.

Level 6 is assessed predominantly by coursework, with some practical assessments and examinations.

Please note the exam/assessment periods in the academic calendar and make sure that you are available during those periods. Further details of your schedule of examinations can be found on your timetable once the examination schedule is released. Coursework submission deadlines can normally be found on MyBeckett, on course noticeboards or in individual Module Handbooks/other module guides.

Disabled students requiring adjustments to assessments/examinations should contact Disability Advice as soon as possible. We can only guarantee that adjustments can be put in place if students have contacted us by the following deadlines:

Semester 1 - 10th November 2023

Semester 2 - 8th March 2024

Contact us:

Email: disabilityadvice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Tel: 0113 812 5831

Website: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-information/disability-advice/

It is important for your progression and achievement that you submit all work for all assignments in a timely manner. It is also important that you keep copies of all work submitted until after you have graduated. You should also keep any receipts confirming the submission of assignments. In the event of your submitted work being lost you may be required to produce a copy of the work and submission receipt. If you are unable to do so, your work will not be marked.

It is important to note that submitting all assignments is a requirement of your course. Should you experience extenuating circumstances which prevent you from submitting on time please make yourself aware of the Mitigation and Extenuating Circumstances process. Without any form of extenuating circumstances, standard penalties apply for late submission of assessed work. Full details of the penalties for late submission of course work are available in section 3 of the Academic Regulations at https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/our-university/public-information/academic-regulations/. Please check the penalties that apply to this course as some Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body requirements may mean that different penalties apply.

If you have been recommended 'flexibility around deadlines' as a reasonable adjustment in a Reasonable Adjustment Plan, your Course Administrator will be able to advise you of the process.

You may be required to submit your written work via Turnitin; further information on Turnitin is available here: https://libguides.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/it_support/mybeckett/turnitin

Assessed work will normally be returned with appropriate feedback within four working weeks of your submission. Each Module Handbook will provide you with specific guidelines on how and when you will receive feedback on your assessments. All your works will be marked and moderated through a comprehensive process and a sample will be sent to external examiners to ensure your works are fairly marked. Because this is a comprehensive process it might take up to more than the four working weeks to come back to you with your mark and feedback.

Results from module assessments and decisions on progression to the next level of study (e.g. from Level 4 to Level 5 of an undergraduate degree) or awards (if you are in the final level) are available on the Results Online system: Results Online | student information | Leeds Beckett University.

Results will appear within Results Online five working days after the date of the Progression and Award Board meeting (the meeting where your end of level outcome will be decided) or the Module Board meeting (the meeting where modular outcomes are decided).

If you are unsure about when you might receive your results or have queries relating to your results, you should contact your Course Administrator.

The University recognises that, from time to time, students may encounter issues which may prevent them from being able to submit or take assessment. Where this is the case, students may be able to submit their 'extenuating circumstances' for consideration. Please see the Mitigation and Extenuating Circumstances web page for further information.

If you have not passed a module at the first attempt you will be eligible for re-assessment. See your Module Handbook for details of the relevant re-assessment process (e.g., whether it is coursework, an examination, a presentation or other form of assessment/when it will take place/what the deadline is). You will be advised via Results Online of your options for re-assessment. However, please note that, it is your responsibility to find the date from the announcements on MyBeckett / Module Handbook / correspondence with your Module tutor regarding the Resit date. You will not be chased for the resit. You are advised to contact your Course Director, Course Administrator or Academic Advisor for any necessary clarification.

Details about our Appeals process can be found on the appeals web page.

Academic integrity means intellectual honesty and is part of good academic practice. Further information can be found on our academic integrity web page.

The BA (Hons) Business & Management and Pathways course adopts the School's and University's Education Strategy published in July 2016. This philosophy promotes The Learning Pathway under which;

"students will follow a coherent course of study, underpinned by relevant research, which engages them, academically and professionally, builds their self-confidence and develops their expertise in their subject. They will be supported throughout each level of their course (and between undergraduate and postgraduate study) and encouraged to reflect upon their learning experience alongside their academic, professional and personal development. Development of this approach is as much about the way in which we work with our students as about the content of their modules, strengthening a narrative of learning within a coherent course structure."

Level 4: Engagement

"Our emphasis at level 4 is upon transition, enabling all students to understand, and meet, the challenges of learning within a University and supporting their success at the next levels of their course. By the end of level 4, students will be oriented and integrated into their learning environment. They will also be fully prepared for the remainder of their courses, with a sound understanding of the key concepts and knowledge required for successful completion. Students will have begun to develop the full range of skills needed to complete their courses and will be engaging confidently both with their course teams and with each other."

A variety of teaching techniques are used, ranging from traditional online lectures, to computer software employed for problem solving; supervision and mentorship of group-based Consultancy Project; tutor-directed case studies; experimental work Managerial Decision Making to simulate decision-making in situations of uncertainty; testing of alternative theories by acquiring and analysing data; the use of feed-forward as a means of teaching and learning e.g. by allowing students to consider past submissions, suitably conditioned for student use; MyBeckett based diagnostic tests for skills in Literacy, Numeracy and IT; use of Podcasts and other apps in Understanding Markets and Customers and the use of the Bloomberg Suite. Student development is supported at a wider level through the Employability and Placements Office together with sessions through the Skills for Learning programme which facilitate practical activity designed to enhance business and professional skills.

Our choice of learning and teaching activities is then governed by the degree to which they allow students to achieve the module learning outcomes, and thus the course learning outcomes. Learning and teaching activities become more complex with the levels, developing skills typical of the levels consistent within the University Taxonomy, as follows:

H4: Knowledge and Understanding

H5: Analysis, application and reflection.

H6: Critical reflection and prescriptive solutions.

...and these are mirrored in the Level Skills Specification of the Graduate Attributes.

At the same time, the context within which students develop these skills differs with the levels: at Level 4 the context of learning is typically simple and tutor-controlled; at Level 5 it is more complex but still largely tutor -controlled; at Level 6 it becomes complex/dynamic, open-ended and involves considerable student discretion.

Teaching and learning processes will be strategically employed to ensure that Graduate Attributes are developed effectively. For example, in the H4 Data Analytics and Management example above, Microsoft Excel is utilised as a means of presentation and analysis as a statistical aid to business decision-making is an aspect of digital literacy that is further developed in the H5 Operations and Supply Chain Management module.

To ensure that students see progression between levels and identify with the course and the staff team throughout their degree, we have sought to ensure that the personal development (PDP) processes act as a vehicle for unifying the student experience firmly in the context of Business and Management, and to further consolidate course identity by staffing key elements of the course from within the Business & Management and Pathways Course Team. The Business in Action (H4) and Developing Professional & Employability Skills (H5) module gives students the opportunity to further utilise their self-development activities within a progressive learning environment.

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) tools will be employed to support learning and teaching activities in seminars - document and web links to guide reading/preparation, discussion boards to stimulate debate/allow peer assessment before and after the seminar.

Students should be able to recognise that the tasks they are being asked to complete have real-world relevance. All the modules across different levels of study in this course equip students to work effectively in a multi-cultural and international workplace. The modules also develop the students with the skills to perform similar tasks in the workplace and authenticate the application of theoretical knowledge.

The core theme of globally orientated modules of the BA (Hons) Business & Management and Pathways course encourages and enables students to be curious about others and engage in respectful discussion, debate, collaborative work and research, with other people and to explore their ways of viewing the world. A varied diet of assessment types across the modules making up the course ensures fairness in assessment through and across the levels of the course for students' different learning preferences, learning styles, abilities and disabilities.

Level 4

• Data Analytics and Management
• Managing Organisations and People
• Global Economic Awareness
• Understanding Markets and Customers
• Accounting and Finance for Managers
• Business in Action (Year Long)

Level 5

• Developing Professional and Employability Skills (Block B and Block C)
• Business Finance
• Commercial Law
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Managerial Decision Making
• Employment Law for Managers

Level 6

• Business Consultancy Project (Year Long)
• Business Strategy
• Strategic HRM for Leaders
• Governance Ethics and CSR/ Work Placement
• Company Law or Competition Law
• Media and Entertainment Law

The University expects you to attend and contribute fully to all mandatory sessions on your timetable as set out in your student contract. Engagement in your lectures, seminars and practicals is an important part of your learning - contributing both to the University community and the learning experience of your fellow students on the course. This includes engagement in scheduled virtual learning and activities and meetings in online environments related to your studies.

We monitor your engagement at the University as regular attendance and academic achievement are closely linked. Moreover, by monitoring your engagement and attendance we can identify students who may need our guidance or support at an early stage to help them progress in their studies. This is part of our commitment to ensuring an excellent education and experience and supporting your success at Leeds Beckett.

The University does understand that from time to time there is good reason why you cannot attend a class, and in this instance you must contact your School office to let them know. This may then be recorded as an 'authorised absence'.

Please note that any attendance reports can be shared with you and your Course team. You might be asked to contact your School office so that appropriate academic or pastoral support can be offered, should your attendance record give cause for concern.

Our most important aim is to support your studies, but we are also required to report attendance to various external bodies such as the Student Loan Company and the Home Office. There are measures in place for students who seek to falsely register either their own or fellow students' attendance.

Our Academic Engagement Policy is available under 'Student Contract' on the Student Regulations web page.

Please note that if your course carries professional accreditation or recognition, there may be additional course-specific attendance requirements detailed elsewhere in this handbook.

You must notify your Course Administrator if you are absent (for example for an interview, emergency unforeseen circumstances, or for compassionate leave). If you are going to apply for mitigation you will need to provide written evidence of the reason for your absence.

Please note that if your course carries professional accreditation or recognition, there may be additional course-specific absence reporting requirements detailed elsewhere in this handbook.

If you are unable to study due to Covid-19 (coronavirus) symptoms, please see the guidance available on our Covid-19 web page.

If you are unable to study because of another illness for more than 14 consecutive days (including weekends), you must provide us with a Fit Note.

You can send a digital copy of your Fit Note to your Course Administrator, and then send the original by post.

If you are absent through illness on the day of an examination or assignment deadline and you intend to apply for mitigation, you must also provide us with details as possible. Your submission for mitigation may be made online and the circumstances surrounding it may be self-certified unless your period of absence is prolonged. Generally, all absences of 2 weeks or more will require the submission of verifiable documentary evidence.

For more information on 'fit to sit' and mitigation please visit our Mitigation web page.

Please note that if your course carries professional accreditation or recognition, there may be additional course-specific absence reporting requirements detailed elsewhere in this handbook.

Any Leeds Beckett student who suspects they may have, or have been diagnosed as having a serious infectious disease such as coronavirus, Mumps, TB, measles, meningitis or chicken pox should not attend campus. For notifiable diseases, students should notify their Course Director or Course Administrator as soon as possible giving information regarding which groups of students (and/or colleagues and clients on placements) you have been in contact with and when. For some diseases, such as TB and meningitis, your doctor and our Student Wellbeing Team have a responsibility to notify the West Yorkshire Public Health Protection Team who may also wish to speak to you (or your family) to determine if others require screening or medication. You should follow advice given by the hospital or your GP about when it is safe to return to University. Further information is available on the Student Wellbeing web page.

For guidance on what to do if you have symptoms of Covid-19 (coronavirus), please visit our Covid-19 web page.

If you are thinking about changing course or withdrawing from your course, further information can be found on our Student web pages.

Please be aware that our University fully complies with United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI) policy at all times. There are legal reporting requirements for all students in the UK on a Student visa, and full attendance is mandatory for all students who have a Student visa. Failure to meet UKVI attendance and engagement requirements could lead to your academic sponsorship being withdrawn and your visa being revoked.Students who hold a Student visa need to be aware of their responsibilities whilst in the UK, please see www.ukcisa.org.uk or our Student Immigration Advice and Compliance web page for full information.

For up-to-date information about visas, immigration issues and other matters relating to international students, please visit the International Students' web pages on the Students website or email the Student Immigration Advice and Compliance Team on siac@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

You should have been enrolled on the International Student's Academic Introduction module in MyBeckett when you began your studies - if you missed this you can self-enrol and explore the content which introduces you to making the academic transition to a UK university. Please refer to Library page supporting international students

Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA)

BA (Hons) Business Management with Law students are exempt from the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. This includes 4 specific exams including:

• BA1 Fundamentals of Business Economics
• BA2 Fundamentals of Management Accounting
• BA3 Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
• BA4 Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law

You must have qualified during the years stated on the CIMA database and must have taken and passed the required modules on BA (Hons) Business Management with Law to qualify for this exemption.

Leeds Beckett is dedicated to improving the employability of our students and one of the ways in which we do this is to support our students to gain valuable work experience through work based placements. Our placement teams have developed strong links with companies, many of whom repeatedly recruit our students into excellent placement roles. Our teams are dedicated to supporting students through every stage of the placement process. For further information, contact our placement teams via our Placement Information web page.

Students are responsible for obtaining their own placement, with assistance from the University. The locations will vary, dependant on the opportunity.

12 months, undertaken between year 2 and year 3 (Level H5 and Level H6)

The Placement can be in the UK or abroad.

Students who have gone on placement return with excellent references and greatly enhanced employability skills. If students elect to do this it is a level 6 option module.

Level 4: Engagement

The emphasis at level 4 is upon transition, enabling all students to understand, and meet, the challenges of learning within a University and supporting their success at the next levels of their course. By the end of level 4, students will be oriented and integrated into their learning environment. They will also be fully prepared for the remainder of their courses, with a sound understanding of the key concepts and knowledge required for successful completion. Students will have begun to develop the full range of skills needed to complete their courses and will be engaging confidently both with their course teams and with each other."

Level 5: Contextualisation

The emphasis at level 5 is upon consolidation and deeper contextualisation. At this intermediate stage, students will become more immersed in their subject, and able to reflect critically, both upon its nature and place within their future professional and/or academic lives. Students will begin to deepen and extend their awareness of the academic, professional and personal opportunities available upon graduation and will be supported and encouraged to put their knowledge and skills into practice in an employment-related context".

Level 6: Independence

The emphasis at level 6 is upon the strengthening and development of independence and the further growth of students as critical thinkers, increasingly knowledgeable and reflective, both about their own academic development and about the research environment of their subject. All students will be offered the opportunity to demonstrate this development, through a sustained piece of work (with a potential for interdisciplinary working) which shows them to be academically and professionally capable. They will be able to demonstrate the application of their knowledge and skills within real-world contexts, as well as exemplifying our University's graduate attributes."

You will have opportunities to gain recognition during your time at Leeds Beckett University for the extra activities you do in addition to your studies, including volunteering, student societies, playing in our University sports teams and being a Course Representative.

By joining a society with Leeds Beckett Students' Union, you can make new friends, have fun, try something new and enhance your CV - societies provide a great opportunity to learn new skills and improve your existing ones. It can be difficult to get to know new people at university but don't worry, everyone is in the same boat! Our Leeds Beckett Students' Union believe that joining a student-led society is the best way to meet new people and make lifelong friends. There are so many societies out there - from course-based to hobby-based to religious to political and campaigning. Whether you're just starting out at Leeds Beckett or working on your last year of study, it is never too late to find the right society for you - or start one yourself!

Course-based societies are a great way to meet people on your course, expand your networks and celebrate your achievements together such as end of year Society Balls. If you have a great idea for a society, we can help you get it up and running. There are resources and support available for all societies - including funding to help make your society goals a reality. For more information on starting your own society, visit: leedsbeckettsu.co.uk/societies/create.

There are three Graduate Attributes for Leeds Beckett University and these are tailored to suit your course. The three attributes you should achieve by the end of the course are for you to be digitally literate, have a global outlook and for you to be enterprising. Learning about these attributes and being assessed on them as part of your modules will provide you with capabilities which are essential for your future career and wider life as you move on from your studies here. You will be formally assessed on all the attributes in some of your modules at each academic level in each year of your course. For more information on graduate attributes please visit https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-information/academic-skills-and-advice/graduate-attributes/. Information on your assessment is included in your Module Handbooks.

By the end of their undergraduate studies a Leeds Beckett graduate will:

• be enterprising
• be digitally literate
• and have a global outlook

These are the three Leeds Beckett graduate attributes and are embedded throughout the undergraduate curriculum. Embedding of graduate attributes within the programme is done through learning and assessment activities through delivery of the modules, as indicated in the Module Approval Templates. Graduate attributes are reinforced through the extended induction programme, delivered at levels 4, 5 and 6.

The Enterprising attribute is developed through formative and summative assessments throughout the programme, primarily through tasks which require creative thinking, organisational, leadership skills or project management skills. These elements are identified within module specs where they apply.

The Digital literacy attribute is developed and assessed throughout the programme via the use of digital media in various module contexts, including use of software packages for organising and presenting work, including individual and group presentations, reports, portfolios, dossiers, posters and podcasts.

The Global outlook attribute is an integral part of all elements of an International Business programme. Modules will have an explicit focus via teaching and assessment on doing business in an international context, with a view to understanding international organisations, global management practices, and the international business environment in which firms operate; see course overview and aims for more details on this.

• Levels 4 & 5 - students will engage in work related activity such as studying case studies and honing practical workplace skills e.g. report writing and presentation skills. They will explore decision making based on analysis of evidence and data. They will also engage with a variety of host-university work related activities whilst on study abroad (H5). Students will participate in workshops on CV and professional development in preparation for placement (H5).
• Students who choose to do a work placement will do this after they have completed Level 5.
• Level 6 - students will undertake a 20 Business and Management focussed Project that runs across Semester 1 & 2.

Graduates will be well prepared for a variety of roles in Multinational Enterprises as well as Small and Medium Enterprises in trade, import/export and other international activities. Further study options include an MA in Management with International Business, MBA, MSc Logistics and Supply Chain, MA HRM.

If you have a question or a problem relating to your course, your Course Administrator is there to help you. Course Administrators work closely with academic staff and can make referrals to teaching staff or to specialist professional services as appropriate. They can give you a confirmation of attendance letter, and a transcript. You may also like to contact your Course Rep or the Students' Union Advice team for additional support with course-related questions.

Your Academic Advisor will be an academic member of staff who teaches you on your course. Your Course Director will make sure that you are given the contact details of your Academic Advisor at the beginning of each year, usually in your course induction. Further details on the role of your Academic Advisor are available on the Academic Advisor web page.

If you need support, but you're not sure where to go, your Student Advice Team are here to help. The team are an essential part of your Student Support Network and are dedicated to ensuring you can access the advice and support you need, when you need it most.

Student Advice can also help in the practical elements of university. The team will produce your first campus card and assist you in replacing your campus card if needed throughout your time at Leeds Beckett. They can provide Confirmation of Enrolment and Bank Letters for our current students and full or partial transcripts for our graduates and fully enrolled students.

If you need help with more complex queries or concerns, our trained Student Life Advisers offer 1-1 appointments, providing a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space to talk about your circumstances and identify support that you can access both within and outside of the university.

To contact the team, or to arrange an appointment, visit The Student Advice webpage for full details.

The Student Voice & Insight team at LBSU works alongside the elected Academic Experience Officer to effectively represent students' academic interests.

We provide support, training and ongoing development to over 1,000 Course Representatives, Postgraduate Research Reps, Student Community Leaders and Global Majority Student Ambassadors who represent you whilst you study at Leeds Beckett; and facilitate the collection of student feedback on your academic experience.

Unsure who your Course Rep is? Maybe you're interested in becoming a Course Rep or have feedback about your academic experience? Get in touch at:

- Email: studentvoice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
- Telephone: 0113 812 8400
- Website: leedsbeckettsu.co.uk/your-voice

You can find information and resources online through the Support and Opportunities tabs in MyBeckett. In the Support tab, you can find details of a range of services that provide academic and personal support. These include Student Advice, Library Services, the Students' Union, Student Money, Disability Advice, Student Wellbeing, Student Immigration Advice and Compliance and Accommodation. There is also an A-Z of Support Services, and access to online appointments/registration.

In the Opportunities tab, you can explore the options you have for jobs, work placements, volunteering, and a wide range of other opportunities. For example, you can find out here how to get help with your CV, prepare for an interview, get a part-time job or a voluntary role, take part in an international project, or join societies closer to home.

If you have a disability, long-term physical or mental health condition, or a specific learning difference, we believe this should never be a barrier to studying at our University.

Please get in touch with us as soon as possible so we can ensure everything is in place before your course starts.

What should I do next?

Register with us

• We will ask you to provide evidence of your disability, usually from a health professional or educational psychologist. Don't worry if you haven't got any, we can support you with this.
• Usually, we will arrange an appointment with your Disability Adviser to discuss any adjustments you might need and support you in applying for Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA).
• We will work with you to ensure any adjustments you need are available so you can fully participate on your course.

Please watch this short video about how the Disability Advice Team can work with you.

Disabled students can also access the Disability Resource Areas in each library and the support provided by the Library Learning Support Officer. More information is available on the Library website.

What is Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)?

DSA is government funding to help with the cost of any additional support you might need while studying, such as: one-to-one support, specialist equipment (including useful software) and travel. For more information visit our website.

Contact Us:

Email: disabilityadvice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Tel: 0113 812 5831

Website: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-information/disability-advice/

The Library

The Library offers 24/7 support for your studies. You can access thousands of resources via MyBeckett or the Library website which also provides full details of all our services.

Library Academic Support

The Library Academic Support Team can help you develop your academic skills such as critical thinking, academic writing and analysing data, and research skills such as how to find, use and evaluate information for your studies. The team liaises with your lecturers to provide the information resources you need for your subject and to arrange academic skills sessions to support you in your studies.

The team maintains a number of websites and modules to support your learning:

• In your Subject guide, you'll find a variety of information resources which have been selected as a good starting point for research in that area. These are available on the Skills and Subject Support web page or via My Beckett.
• On the Skills for Learning website, you'll find online resources covering topics such as essay writing, research and time management, English Language and academic English plus information to help you reference and avoid plagiarism, alongside details of workshops that are designed to help you succeed in your assessments. The Skills for Learning website can be found on the Library website or via My Beckett.
• LBU Study Smart is a module in MyBeckett which introduces you to the key skills and services you'll need to study successfully at Leeds Beckett. There are also additional modules you can take as you move through your course to help you transition between study levels. The Academic Integrity Tutorial is a module in MyBeckett which introduces you to academic integrity at LBU and will help you develop the skills you need to attain good academic practice, including avoiding plagiarism and academic referencing.
• The Academic Integrity Tutorial is a module in MyBeckett which introduces you to academic integrity at LBU and will help you develop the skills you need to attain good academic practice, including avoiding plagiarism and academic referencing.

Library and Student IT Advice Service

The Library and Student IT Advice Service team can answer your queries on borrowing, finding information, passwords, multi-factor authentication (MFA) ,Office 365, online meetings, saving your work, MyBeckett and more:

• online (including 24/7 chat) via the Contact Us web page
• by phone - 0113 812 1000 (24/7 IT support)
• face-to-face in either of our Libraries, check Library opening times for details of when staff are available

They also have a wide range of short tutorials available on the Library's YouTube channel.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi on the University campus is provided by eduroam, a secure wireless network, which also allows you Wi-Fi access if you visit other universities. To connect:

1. Select eduroam from available Wi-Fi
2. Your login details are:

Username followed by @leedsbeckett: e.g. c1234567@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Password: your normal university password

*Android Users: Select under Phase 2 Authentication - MS-CHAPv2

Help is available on the Library's Wi-Fi web page.

Microsoft Office 365

You are provided with free access to Office 365 and the latest version of Office can be downloaded from the IT tab in MyBeckett or from office.com. All students who are registered for a qualification at Leeds Beckett University are eligible and you can use the subscription for the duration of your course. For instructions and more information, please see the Office 365 support page.

OneDrive

OneDrive Leeds Beckett is your individual file storage with 1TB of storage space. With OneDrive you can access and share your files across your devices. This is accessible on University PCs and off-campus through Office 365 portal. See the Saving your Work pages on the Library website for more information.

Leeds Beckett RemoteApp

The Leeds Beckett RemoteApp gives you access to a range of specialist software for your course on your personal devices. See the RemoteApp page on the Library website for more information.

Media Equipment - free loans

You can borrow high-end Media Equipment for free. Browse, reserve and collect equipment ranging from GoPros to Remote Presenters from the ground floor of the Shelia Silver and Headingley Libraries. Further information is available on the Media Equipment web page.

University life can have its ups and downs, and occasionally you may find yourself in need of advice. That's where we come in. Here at the SU we have a free advice service that is here just for you, the students at Leeds Beckett University.

The Advice Service at LBSU is a confidential, non-judgmental service run by professional advisers.

The service is independent from the University, so if you are having any problems with your course you can talk confidentially with us - although we do work with the University to find the best solutions, we would only contact them with your permission. We can advise on a range of topics including all aspects of the University Regulations and Procedures, housing issues and finance issues. We can guide you through any processes or procedures.

We're here to help you with any questions or problems you might have while you are studying at Leeds Beckett.

Get more information at www.leedsbeckettsu.co.uk/advice.

MyBeckett, the portal and virtual learning environment provides:

• access to your modules and timetables;

• your reading lists and email account;

• your personal storage area on our University IT servers;

• information on where to look for academic or personal support (Support tab);

• information on opportunities such as jobs, careers, part-time work, placements and volunteering (Opportunities tab)

• access to Library and student IT advice

Further information and support for using MyBeckett can be found on the MyBeckett Support Pages.

The physical learning environment of the university has benefited from substantial and ongoing investment, including the creation of the Rose Bowl building at the city campus. As the home of the business school the Rose Bowl provides enviable teaching facilities including state of the art lecture and tutorial rooms well supported by contemporary technology including WiFi, SmartBoards and in room audio support. In addition to the primary teaching facilities the provision of breakout and social learning spaces, some with IT facilities provided, gives students flexible space to work independently or in groups. This is complemented by AV loans facility provisioned from the library, which includes laptops. Learning support for both staff and students is provided by the university's Learning Support Services (LSS), which offer a unified library, computing, reprographic, media and educational development service.

Resources required to support students learning on this course will include facilities such as those described above, in particular:

• large lecture theatres to accommodate shared core modules;
• teaching rooms with smartboards to accommodate use of online sources in seminars;
• break out rooms with adequate access to ICT for group activities;
• a VLE to support student timetables, group announcements and module content;
• access to textbooks, online databases, academic journal articles, and websites as specified in the individual module approval templates;
• MS Teams and related software will be used to facilitate online study.

We are committed to working in partnership with you and the Students' Union to provide you with an inclusive, safe and engaging learning environment which is conducive to study for all our students and our staff. An important element of your time studying with us is your engagement in developing your learning. Your engagement and attendance on your course enables you to further your learning and supports your achievement, course completion and aspirations for the future. There is an expectation that students will attend, engage in their learning and submit on time for assessment. We provide support for you to maximise your time studying with us and to develop your learning, skills and abilities to support you in your chosen career path.

We seek active participation by all our students in the continuous enhancement of our courses and through our monitoring, annual review and enhancement processes. These are formal processes used by our University for assuring the academic standards and quality of your course and its continuous improvement. These processes utilise your feedback, External Examiners' reports, feedback from staff and others, data relating to student outcomes on the course and student surveys to reflect on areas of good practice and areas for further enhancement. We invite all students to participate in a range of opportunities to provide us with feedback on your course and modules. This may include discussions with staff, focus groups, and meetings (e.g. with Course Representatives or with staff) and formalised student surveys e.g. mid module reviews, end of module evaluations and specific course or other surveys such as the Student Barometer, National Student Survey and Graduate Outcomes Survey. We utilise the outcomes of these surveys to benchmark our courses nationally and to inform annual course enhancements.

Informal feedback is also welcome at any time either via your Academic Advisor or module tutor or via your Course Representative. Our partnership with you enables us together to make the most of your learning experience with us and to enhance the quality and reputation of your course. You can find out what actions have been taken in response to your feedback through your Course Representative, the Students' Union, your tutors or through the Library.

Course Representatives (Reps) at undergraduate and postgraduate taught levels are student volunteers who represent you in formal and informal meetings with the University, and follow up on actions that have occurred because of student feedback. You can become a Course Rep, volunteering to represent the views of your peers in order to improve students' academic experience.

In the first few weeks of your time at Leeds Beckett, your Course Director will facilitate an opportunity to appoint Course Reps on your course.

LBSU provides support, training and ongoing development for Course Reps and supports their engagement in enhancement activities throughout the academic year.

Being a Course Rep provides you with an opportunity to enhance your own learning and the development of relevant professional and employability skills alongside your studies. As a Course Rep you would play an important role in:

• Acting as a point of contact and advocate for students on your course and in supporting their active engagement.
• Gathering feedback from students on your course to inform enhancements to the quality of your course and the student experience.
• Facilitating good communication between students and staff on the course.
• Working with the Course Director, members of the course team and the Students' Union to enhance your course.
• Facilitating and engaging in meetings about your course; and
• Being an ambassador for your course.

Further information about being a Course Representative is available at:

• The Students web pages
• Leeds Beckett Students' Union
• The University Academic Regulations

We invite all students to participate in a range of opportunities to provide us with feedback on your course and modules. This may include discussions with staff, focus groups, and meetings (e.g. with Course Representatives or with staff) and formalised student surveys e.g. mid module reviews, end of module evaluations and specific course or other surveys such as the Student Barometer, National Student Survey and the Graduate Outcomes Survey.

We are committed to providing a high quality experience for all our students. We welcome comments and compliments from students, and find them valuable for on-going improvements to our provision. Comments and compliments about your course can be raised with your Course Representative or directly with your Course Director or Academic Advisor.

If you have a specific complaint about an act or omission of our University, you may be able to make a complaint under the Student Complaints Procedure. In the first instance, you should raise the matter as soon as possible with the member of staff most directly concerned, or with the person who can best resolve it. If this does not resolve the matter, or if the complaint is too serious to be addressed in this way, then you should make a formal complaint in writing. Information about how to make a complaint, including the student complaints procedure and a complaints form, is available on the Students web pages.

Certificate of Higher Education after successful completion of Level 4 (120 credits).

Diploma of Higher Education after successful completion of Level 5 (240 credits).

Bachelor of Arts after successful completion of Levels 4 and 5 and 60 credits at Level 6 (300 credits)

Leeds Beckett University

PT delivery is usually at half the intensity of the FT equivalent course, although there may be flexibility to increase your pace of study to shorten the overall course duration. Some modules may be delivered in a different sequence to that defined within this information set, but the modules offered within each level are consistent. Please note that the work placement option is generally not available to PT students.

Please note - some examinations may be held at Headingley Campus

Course fees and additional course costs are confirmed in your offer letter. Course fees are presented to you annually through the online enrolment process. Please visit our Course and Tuition Fees Payment web pages for further information. Ongoing queries relating to additional course costs may be discussed with your Course Administrator.

Alternatively, you can contact any of the following teams:

For Student Finance related fee queries: studentfunding@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Other fee related queries: fees@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Payments: incomes@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Key University regulations and policies can be accessed on the following web pages:

• Academic Regulations (including assessment regulations) are available on our Academic Regulations web page
• The Student Contract is available on our Student Regulations web page
• The Student Charter is available on our Academic Regulations web page (Section 20)

Other Student regulations and University policies, including Safety, Health and Wellbeing policies, are available on our Student Regulations web page

You should also familiarise yourself with Support Report Respect where students and colleagues who are victims of any form of bullying, harassment or sexual misconduct, can access support, advice and guidance.

For advice on University regulations and policies, students should contact the Students' Union Advice Service.

The External Examiner assures that you are assessed fairly in relation to other students on the same course and also that the standard of your own award is comparable to similar courses taken by students in other higher education institutions within the UK. The External Examiner(s) provide an annual report for your course. External Examiner reports are available on our External Examiner Reports web page, which is accessible via the Course Information link on the Students home page.

The details of the External Examiner for this course are as follows:

• Paul Massiah
• Programme Director - International Business & Law
• Aston University