Stage 1: University Foundation

Location

PUIC at Plymouth University

Modules

• Accounting

  This module will present some of the fundamental aspects of basic business accounting and finance, developing a broad understanding of the methods used to measure, record, present and use financial data in a business context.

  How will I be assessed? Coursework Assignment, Multiple Choice Exam, Final Exam

• Business Law

  This module will present some of the fundamental aspects of the legal context of business operations to students. It also seeks to provide students with an appreciation of the knowledge and skills needed to run a business within the law.

  How will I be assessed? Multiple Choice and Short Answer Test, Research task and summary, Final Examination.

• Business Management

  This module will present some of the fundamental aspects of business and business management to students. It also seeks to provide students with an appreciation of the knowledge and skills needed to run a business.

  How will I be assessed? Mid-Term Test, Portfolio, Final Examination

• Business Studies

  This module will explain some of the fundamental aspects of business and the business and enterprise process to students.

  How will I be assessed? Mid-Term Test, Portfolio, Final Examination

• Economics

  This module will present some of the fundamental aspects of economics alongside providing students with an appreciation of the knowledge and skills needed to run a business.

  How will I be assessed? Mid-Term Test, Essay, Final Examination

• Interactive Learning Skills and Communication 1

  This module will develop a range of academic and communicative skills necessary for successful study and develop a range of transferable communicative skills (written and oral) to prepare students for professional life.

  How will I be assessed? Oral Presentation, Group Presentation, Listening Assessment, Portfolio, Final Examination.

• Numerical Techniques 1

  This module has been designed to present some of the fundamental aspects of numerical processes and their business application, and to provide students with an appreciation of the mathematical and numerical knowledge and skills needed to run a business.

  How will I be assessed? Mid-Term Test, Final Examination

• Principles of ICT

  This module will deliver an accurate snapshot of the state of ICT as it exists currently, as well as to equip the student with a useful set of skills in the use of common productivity software and Internet based applications.

  How will I be assessed? Power Point Presentation, Word Essay & Practical portfolio, Excel Essay & Practical portfolio, Final Examination.

* These modules are only available on the extended pathway.

Stage 2: First Year Degree in Maritime Business and Logistics

Location

PUIC at Plymouth University

• Introduction to Logistics

  This module introduces concepts relevant to the study of logistics within the context of supply chain management and introduces elements of freight transport systems.

• Introduction to Shipping

  This module provides a sound understanding of the elements of the international commercial shipping industry.

• Business Law

  This module will present some of the fundamental aspects of the legal context of business operations to students. It also seeks to provide students with an appreciation of the knowledge and skills needed to run a business within the law.

  How will I be assessed? Multiple Choice and Short Answer Test, Research task and summary, Final Examination.

• Principles of Economics

  This module will develop a range of academic and communicative skills necessary for successful study and develop a range of transferable communicative skills (written and oral) to prepare students for professional life.

  How will I be assessed? Oral Presentation, Group Presentation, Listening Assessment, Portfolio, Final Examination.

• Interactive Learning Skills and Communications

  It will discuss the basics of what the law seeks to achieve within a democracy, identification of the main classifications and sources of law.

  How will I be assessed? Final Examination

• Principles of ICT

  This module will deliver an accurate snapshot of the state of ICT as it exists currently, as well as to equip the student with a useful set of skills in the use of common productivity software and Internet based applications.

  How will I be assessed? Power Point Presentation, Word Essay & Practical portfolio, Excel Essay & Practical portfolio, Final Examination

• Introduction to Marketing

  This module provides a broad overview of marketing theories and models whilst introducing the student to a market orientated approach to the solution of organisational problems.

  How will I be assessed? Group presentation, Final Examination

• Business Foundations

  The module aims to provide a foundation of business, outlining the different models and approaches that exist, providing a foundation of some of the basic skills required in business.

  How will I be assessed? Individual written coursework, Group Report, Final Examination.

Stage 3: Second Year Degree

Location

Plymouth University

Stage 4: Final Year Degree

Location

Plymouth University

Please note: Second and Final Year modules can be found on the Plymouth University website by clicking the link below:

Plymouth University degree pathways

• BSc (Hons) Maritime Business and Logistics

Popular Careers

Employment and career options:

Potential careers in: Cargo broking; marine underwriting; maritime analysis; port management.

Employers of previous Plymouth University graduates have included:

port agencies; ship operations companies.