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1.1 Purpose of the Course
The purpose of the Bachelor’s Programme in Landscape Planning is to provide students with
key knowledge and skills that will enable them to plan, design and execute landscape
architectural projects with professional expertise. The programme focuses on the acquisition of
design, technical and methodological competencies and tools and their practice-oriented use in
planning projects and an integrated practice-oriented module.
A basic understanding of landscape and urban planning issues will be conveyed along with
qualified presentation skills. Aspects of environmental ethics, public participation and
information and design and planning in a European context are integral components of the
course.
1.2 Structure of the Course
The Bachelor’s Programme in Landscape Architecture comprises seven academic semesters.
The first two semesters form the introductory phase, and semesters three to seven the core
phase. The fifth semester is a field placement semester (see Section 2.1).
The course contents are grouped in subject areas. These consist of modules generally
comprising several teaching events. All modules are compulsory.
Each student must earn 210 credits. On average, a credit corresponds to 30 hours of student
effort.
1.3 Examinations
The assessment grades and assignable credits that have to be gained for successful
completion of the introductory phase are shown at Section 2.2. The aggregate grade of the
introductory phase consists of the arithmetic mean of the module grades weighted according to
the grade weighting factors. As soon as all the modules in the introductory phase have been
successfully completed, a transcript attesting to completion of the introductory phase is issued.
The assessment grades and assignable credits that have to be gained for successful
completion of the core phase are shown at Section 2.3. The aggregate grade of the core phase
consists of the arithmetic mean of the module grades achieved in the core phase (including the
grades gained on the bachelor’s thesis and in the cross-subject final examinations) and
weighted according to the stated grade weighting factors. As soon as all the modules in the core
phase and the field placement semester have been successfully completed, a transcript
attesting to completion of the introductory phase will be issued.
Insofar that the type, length and weighting of examinations is not specified in detail at Sections
2.2 and 2.3, the respective decisions and announcements shall be made by the Examination
Committee before the start of the semester concerned.
Module examinations are to be taken in the semesters in which the respective modules are
given, whereby the students will be automatically registered for the examinations. Examinations
not taken in the respective semester shall be sat in the examination period of the following
semester.
The automatic registration rule does not apply to the repetition of project work, assignments and
seminar papers. This lies at the responsibility of the students, who must register such repetition

Creating City and Landscape

Nürtingen-Geislingen University offers at its campus in Nürtingen the internationally recognised bachelor degree program Landscape Architecture. It leads to the degree Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.).

The degree programs Landscape Architecture and Landscape Planning emphasizes the development, design and the nurturing of stable, healthy and attractive cities and landscapes. Computer-aided planning tools help the students to create concepts for linking economic and ecological needs. Apart from the classic planning tools, the students have to learn the use of CAD and GIS-systems and multimedial 3D-animations for planning purposes.

Nürtingen-Geislingen University houses experimental gardens and parks for demonstration and teaching. The students can study more than 1.500 different plants and trees.

Characteristics

The purpose of the Bachelor’s Programme in Landscape Planning is to provide students with key knowledge and skills that will enable them to plan, design and execute landscape architectural projects with professional expertise. The program focuses on the acquisition of design, technical and methodological competencies and tools and their practice-oriented use in planning projects and an integrated practice-oriented module.

A basic understanding of landscape and urban planning issues will be conveyed along with qualified presentation skills. Aspects of environmental ethics, public participation and information and design and planning in a European context are integral components of the course.

This Joint Honours course gives you the opportunity to specialise in two disciplines, providing you with a greater career choice and a range of highly transferable skills. The course covers topical areas of law, placing law in a business context, and provides a sound grounding in business education that focuses on international business activity. Special features of the course include teaching by an innovative law team with diverse research interests, and a thriving alumni business community giving you links with City firms.
Course structure

Three levels, each of 120 credits. For this Joint you study each subject for 60 credits at each level. 
Level 1 modules include
English Legal Process
Introduction to Economics
Studying Business
Quantitative and Academic Skills
Introduction to Globalisation
Common Law Liabilities 1
Level 2 modules include
Law of Business Organisations and Professional Practice
Common Law Liabilities 2
European Community Internal Market Law
International Economics
Organisation and Management
Level 3 modules include
International Law of Contracts
Legal Theory
Multinational Business in Japan and South-East Asia
Cross-Cultural Management
Current Issues in Business Law

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Placement

You can take a one-year optional paid work placement as part of the course.
Career opportunities

The course equips you for careers in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Graduates have found positions with financial institutions within the City including the Bank of England and the Financial Services Authority. Others enter managerial streams of well-known organisations. Some also progress to postgraduate study.
Further study

You can apply for exemption from some of the Common Professional Examinations (CPE) in Law.

The course covers topical areas of law and places law in a business context. The subject is taught by an innovative law team whose research interests include employment law, company law, international trade law, equal opportunities and e-commerce.
Course structure

Three levels, each of 120 credits. For this Joint you study each subject for 60 credits at each level.
Level 1 modules include
Common Law Liabilities 1
English Legal Process
Quantitative Analysis
Studying Business
Level 2 modules include
Common Law Liabilities 2
European Community Internal Market Law
Law of Business Organisations and Professional Practice
Level 3 modules include
Current Issues in Business Law
International Law of Contracts
Legal Theory

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Placement

You can take an optional work placement module as part of the course.
Career opportunities

The course equips you for a variety of careers in the public, private and voluntary sectors, such as consumer advice or human resources management. Some graduates also progress to postgraduate study.
Further study

Students can apply for exemption from some of the Common Professional Examinations (CPE) in Law.

This degree allows you to develop an understanding of computer applications within the context of contemporary business issues. At level 3, the modules you study are key advanced topics in business computing.
Course structure

Three levels, each of 120 credits. If you take a Joint you study each subject for 60 credits at each level. 
Level 1 modules include
Business Applications Programming
Hardware and software Information Systems
Quantitative Methods for IT
Study Skills for IT
Management Accounting Fundamentals
The Internet and Business
Level 2 modules include
Business Data Modelling and Databases
Career Management Skills
Systems Analysis for Business
Management Accounting for Decision Makers 2
Managing Data Communications and Networks
Level 3 modules include
Business Information Technology Management Project
Current Issues in Business and IT
Object Oriented Business Systems
BITM Project
Business Information Systems Development
Management Accounting for Decision Makers 3
Startegic Systems and Knowledge Development

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Placement

Between levels 2 and 3 you can take an optional paid placement, which will give you valuable work experience. An optional work-placement module is also available at level 3.
Career opportunities

Graduates are well equipped for careers in business, especially in roles requiring a high degree of expertise in computer applications to business-based problems. There are also opportunities for postgraduate study.

The aims of the course and its structure have been derived by the course team from the research identified through government establishments, academic organisations, professional bodies and local employers as well as the specific expertise that London Metropolitan University can bring to meet demands in the ever growing computing field.
This Foundation Degree in Business Information Technology aims to equip you with a broad range of key skills, technical skills and work related skills through effective education and professional work placement.

Course Structure

Two levels, each of 120 credits.

Level 1 modules include:
Business and Information Systems
Personal Study Skills
Problem Solving for IT
Computer Hardware and Software Architecture
Personal Development
Introduction to Visual Programming
Introduction to the Internet
Enhanced Web Development
Level 2 modules include:
Business Database Applications
Web-based Information Systems Development
Employment Skills Development
User-centred Systems Analysis
Professional Industrial Placement

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Assessment is through a combination of unseen examination, coursework, essays, group work, reports and presentations. The award of the Foundation Degree is based upon the achievements in all modules throughout the course of study including industrial work experience.

Work Placement 

A one-semester industrial placement is compulsory in the fourth semester. During the placement, students will gain valuable experience from working in areas of Business Information Technology.

Career Opportunities 

Students will be well placed to take up junior/trainee positions in the Business Information Technology-related sector. Opportunities for graduates are wide-ranging including titles such as business systems analyst, business statisticians, multimedia systems designers and network managers.
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This degree focuses on the design and implementation of modern computer-based applications in a business context. Developing skills across a range of tools and development platforms, the course will enable you to evaluate the role of computer-based systems in business.
Course structure

Three levels, each of 120 credits. If you take a Joint you study each subject for 60 credits at each level. See page 40.
Level 1 modules include
Business and Information Systems
Introduction to Computer and Software Systems Architecture
Problem Solving for IT
Research and Communication Skills
Introduction to the Internet
Introductory Programming
Level 2 modules include
Business Database Applications
Professional Issues in Systems Development
Project Planning and Management
User-Centred Systems Analysis
Program Design and Implementation
Web Based Information Systems Development
Level 3 modules include
Management Support Systems
Post-Implementation Issues
BIT Group Project
E-business
User Interface Design

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Career opportunities

The opportunities are wide ranging and include working as a business systems analyst, business statistician, computer programmer, multimedia systems designer or network manager. Job prospects for our students are excellent both in the UK and abroad. Some graduates also go on to further study. Graduates have found work for companies such as Fujitsu Siemens, Network Rail and Sainsbury’s as graduate trainees, IT trainers and technical support.

This one-year top-up course aims to create an enterprising style of management and to enable new ideas for products, services and processes to be identified and conceived. It builds on the BTEC Edexcel HND Business course, bringing you to degree level at an accelerated pace, taking the work-related knowledge, understanding and skills from that course and extending your range, depth and focus into the wider concept of business enterprise. The course will appeal to you if you wish to launch a business or to apply an entrepreneurial approach to an existing business.
Course structure

This course runs at level 3 only (120 credits) and focuses on the critical analysis of leading texts, case studies and business plans.
Level 3 modules include
Creativity
Enterprise Finance
Business Strategy and Scenario - Innovation
The Enterprise Venture
Diversity in Global Enterprise

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Career opportunities

Careers include working in accountancy, advertising, banking, accounting, public sector enterprise agencies, human resource management, public relations and marketing, information technology as well as setting up in business or business management and administration. Some students also go on to further study. Graduates have found work in roles such as Market Researcher, Investor Services Specialist and Financial Advisor and with companies such as Merrill Lynch, Abbey National and Tower Hamlets Council.

This course aims to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to generate creative ideas for products, processes and services, to manage these ideas innovatively; and to put them to work in order to create new value in business enterprises. It will appeal if you have an entrepreneurial approach to developing new products and services in an existing business, or if you wish to launch a business in the future.
Course structure

Three levels, each of 120 credits. If you take a Joint you study each subject for 60 credits at each level.
Level 1 modules include
Accounting for Business
Quantitative Analysis
Creative and Reflective Business Practice
The Business Enterprise Environment
Accounting for Business
Introduction to Business Enterprise
Operations Management
Level 2 modules include
Business Enterprise in the Non-profit Sector
Essentials of Marketing
Managing People, Leadership and Teambuilding
The Law of Business Creations
Business Enterprise in the Non-profit Sector
Business in Europe
Essentials of Marketing
Management Accounting for Business
Level 3 modules include
Creativity / Business Strategy and Scenario Planning
The Enterprise Venture
The Innovation Process
Diversity in Global Enterprise
Enterprise Finance

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Career opportunities

Career options include working in advertising, accounting, banking, public sector enterprise agencies, human resource management, public relations and marketing, as well as strategic business units, setting up in business or business management. Graduates have found work in roles such as Market Researcher, Investor Services Specialist and Financial Advisor and with companies such as Merrill Lynch, Abbey National and Tower Hamlets Council.

This is a contemporary course relevant to careers in business, management and professional economics, providing opportunities to examine the national and international dimensions of business activities and organisations. With the emphasis on quantitative and computer-based skills, you will develop an understanding of the key areas of economics, including international trade, global financial markets and the sources of economic growth.
Course structure

Three levels, each of 120 credits.
Level 1 modules include
Accounting for Business
Economics in Society
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Introduction to Microeconomics
Mathematics for Business
Quantitative and Academic Skills
Level 2 modules include
Applied Statistical Methods
Choices, Markets and Employment
Economics of Employment
Finance 1
Macroeconomic Models
Quantitative Economics
Level 3 modules include
Economic Growth
Economic Reporting
Finance II
Global Financial Economics
Industrial Economics
Labour Economics

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Career opportunities

A wide range of career opportunities and postgraduate study options are opened up by this course, such as public and private sector management, banking and economic research. Graduates are also working in areas such as investment banking, economic forecasting and industry analysis. Graduates have found work in roles such as Compliance Officer, Administrator and Manager with companies such as King George’s Hospital, M Solutions and Finance and Merchant Charcoal.