Business at Newport

Business and Law at Newport continues to score very highly in the National Student Satisfaction Survey having achieved the accolade of first in Wales and third in the UK in 2010. We prides ourselves on offering a range of relevant and contemporary business programmes designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required within modern organisations.

Publications

The New Researcher

As a research active teaching team, the Business and Law lecturers have launched an academic journal to specifically feature student work. The ‘New Researcher’ selects outstanding student work from across the range of submitted assignments and gives students the opportunity to achieve recognition through the publication of their writing, and has been extremely well received by students, educational institutions and employers alike.

Further information as well as a download of The New Researcher journal is available.

You can find out more about our Postgraduate provision in Human Resource Management in our dedicated publication.

Latest Business News

‘Call’ for 2012/2013 Scholarship - Taught Master Degree Course

ATM is a collaborative programme between Small, Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Welsh Universities

Taking responsibility in business

A radical shift in the way that the behaviour of company directors is regulated is required, according to a leading barrister in regulatory law.

Students get involved with local business

Masters students from Newport Business School recently visited two local employers: Continental Teves UK Ltd in Tredegar and Nordic Care Services in Ebbw Vale.

Newport joins top study of SME barriers to international markets

Professor Stephen Hagen, Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University will take part in a study which could help Small Businesses across Wales and the UK tap into billions of bounds of trade by better engaging with international markets.

More News

Joint Chartered Institute of Marketing and Professional Group Wales event ‘ How to get the most from LinkedIn’

With over 70 delegates attending, the event was a great success, with two speakers – Paula Dauncey, Marketing Manager at Imaginet, and Dr Jonathan Deacon, Reader in Marketing and Entrepreneurship at the University of Wales, Newport. Find out more about the event.

Here are the courses for this subject area :

Undergraduate

Law HNC

By studying for a HNC in Law students gain an academic qualification in its own right and the opportunity to enhance work prospects.

Law & Business (1 Year Top-Up)

This course is specifically designed to allow those who have already completed a HND, Foundation Degree or equivalent qualification to graduate with honours in just one year.

Law - Foundation Degree

The courses focuses on providing an innovative programme linking rigorous academic teaching and learning with key work specific skills such as communication, problem solving, reasoning and professionalism.

Economics & Law - BSc (Hons)

the focus is on the application of economic concepts, theories and methods to practical problem solving.

Business Studies - HNC/HND

This course allows students to gain an appreciation of how everyone, such as operations, marketing and finance, has to work together to allow a business to succeed.

Business Studies - BA (Hons)

This degree suits those who want to study business but may want to pursue a career in general management, or want to experience a range of subjects at undergraduate level, before choosing a specialism.

Business & Marketing - BA (Hons)

The course recognises how businesses with a marketing philosophy focus on understanding customer needs and decide which markets they can and want to serve.

Business & Management (1 Year Top-Up) - BA (Hons)

This course is specifically designed to allow those who have already completed a HND qualification (or equivalent) to graduate with honours in just one year.

Business & Law - BA (Hons)

This course provides you with the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of both legal and business issues, which are balanced and integrated throughout the course.

Business & Human Resource Management - BA (Hons)

This course is designed for those students who want a comprehensive business education, but may wish to eventually follow a career in Human Resources.

Business & Economics - BA (Hons)

This joint honours degree allows you to study two subjects that are complementary both in terms of content and skill set.

Business & Accounting - BA (Hons)

Our course offers a general business and management education in addition to possible exemptions from both CIMA and ACCA professional accounting studies, should you wish to choose Accounting as a career.

Accounting & Economics - BSc (Hons)

This course provides you with the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of both accounting and economic issues.

Accounting - BSc (Hons)

We are registered as an ACCA Platinum Tuition Provider, under ACCA’s Approved Learning Partner Scheme, the highest level of recognition granted by ACCA.

Short Course

Understanding the Basics and Fundamentals of Islamic Finance

This course is designed for delegates to develop a comprehensive understanding of the basic Islamic laws, principles, prohibitions and contracts that govern the Islamic Financial system.

Leadership and Communication Programme

A flexible development programme with a dedicated business mentor, helping you and your company to achieve results that you never dreamt were achievable.

Cash Management and Credit Control for SMEs (small and medium enterprises)

This course is for anyone who has responsibility for cash control and collection (especially within early life SME’s), or for people who want to improve their financial knowledge more generally.

Accounting for Non-Financial Managers

This course is for anyone who is expected to manage financial resources, interpret financial data, and interact with accountants in their day to day roles.

Postgraduate

Project Management MSc

The course offer a deeper understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects to project and programme management, and facilitates the essential skills and competencies necessary to plan, monitor, control and deliver successful projects.

Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM)

The newly accredited PGDHRM replaces the former Professional Development Scheme of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. The course has been designed for those seeking to develop a career at a professional level in HRM.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Newport MBA is the flagship course of Newport Business School. MBA students are essentially part of an MBA ' club' which includes social, and academic events including challenges, enterprise activity and guest lectures.

Human Resource Management (HRM) (Postgraduate Diploma)

The newly accredited PGDHRM replaces the former Professional Development Scheme of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Human Resource Management - MSc

This course is designed to further expand the knowledge and skills required by human resource management specialists.

Creative Music Practice MA/MFA

Our innovative course has been designed to give you an advantage in a career in the ‘new music industry’.

Creative Music Business MA / MFA

This highly innovative course offers exciting new opportunities for musicians, producers and entrepreneurs seeking ‘creative’ approaches in the development of new business models.

Business Psychology MSc

The course helps you develop your theoretical understanding of the influence of psychology in an array of working environments and how to integrate and adapt this knowledge for workplace practice and differing organisational perspectives.

Accounting And Finance / Financial Management MSc

Newport is accredited as an ACCA ‘Platinum Learning Partner’, ACCA’s highest and most prestigious level of quality recognition, as well as being a CIMA ‘Learning Quality Partner’.

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