To enable students to demonstrate relevant knowledge and understanding of organisations, the external environment in which they operate and how they are managed
To develop and maintain an awareness and understanding of business in a regional, national and international context.
To develop students with a range of subject specific and transferable skills which will prepare them for a career within a wide range of commercial and not-for-profit organisations and business start-up.
To develop independent life-long learners.
To deliver a programme which is attractive to employers at regional, national and international levels
To widen access to students with diverse educational backgrounds by providing appropriate entry and exit points and appropriate student support and guidance.
To deliver a programme which assists the School in achieving its mission of promoting and delivering high quality learning and research, relevant to contemporary business and management, through partnership between staff, students, industry and the wider community.