Knutsford University College

BSc. Nursing

This is a 4-years undergraduate programme in Nursing. In the first two years of study, students are required to take courses such as Critical Thinking Skills, Introduction to English Literature, Human Anatomy I, Human Physiology I, Fundamentals of Nursing, Psychology for Nurses, Professional Adjustment in Nursing, Adolescent Health, Nursing & Midwifery Informatics. In the third and final years, however, students take courses such as Anatomy & Physiology I & II, Philosophy and Practice in Palliative Care, Transitions in Child and Youth Health, Addictions and Mental Health Care, Exploring Cancer and the Role of the Nurse. Aims of the Programme Knutsford BSc. Nursing Programme is designed to offer specialised and professional training in Nursing to students in response to the growing demand for improved health care. The four-year undergraduate BSc. Nursing Programme is tailored to prepare graduates to enter the field of nursing through a fusion of theoretical classroom study and ample hands-on clinical experience. The Programme aims at preparing competent and knowledgeable nurses to provide promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative services. Ultimately, graduates of the programme would have developed sound academic and professional competencies for careers in Nursing and related fields. The objectives of the BSc. Programme in Nursing are to: Enable students to provide promotive, preventive, and restorative health services in line with the National Health Policies and Programmes. Develop students’ knowledge and skills in providing nursing care based on steps of the nursing process in collaboration with individuals and groups. Prepare students to make independent decisions in nursing situations and to protect and facilitate the rights of individuals and groups in pursuit of good health care. Prepare students to assume responsibilities as professionals, competent nurses to provide promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative services. Train students to assume the role of teacher, supervisor, and manager in a clinical/public health setting Equip students with critical thinking skills in making decisions in all situations in order to provide quality care. Train students to communicate effectively with individuals and groups, and members of the health team in order to promote effective interpersonal relationships and teamwork. Educate students on practicing within the framework of code of ethics and professional conduct, and acceptable standards of practice within the legal boundaries. Train students to be able to demonstrate responsibility and accountability for professional actions by documenting and maintaining accurate and relevant intervention. Enable students to demonstrate and to apply entrepreneurial skills in nursing Prepare students to incorporate the use of nursing informatics in the care of patients and the analysis of data generated to improve care outcomes. Equip students to demonstrate an understanding of national policies and their relevance to nursing Prepare students to coordinate the health care activities provided for the patient by other categories of health care providers. Prepare students to be able to use the knowledge acquired in the principles of homeostasis to meet patients’ needs by monitoring vital signs of the patients and their reaction to disease conditions, trauma, stress, anxiety, and medication.

BSc. Accounting

While most people think about accounting as one homogenous industry, the reality is, there is no one set accounting career path. There are different specialised fields of accounting. While almost all accounting careers will require a basis of fundamental technical accounting skills and capabilities, from there, you can go on and specialise based on the needs available in your community and your own interests. Our Accounting degree is simply designed to make you the best in any chosen field in Accounting.

BSc. Business Administration (Finance)

Finance scholars ask questions such as: What causes interest rates to rise? How is the weighted average cost of capital calculated? What is the best way to value a business? Financial managers make decisions about pursuing uncertain investment opportunities and deciding how to finance these investments. Over the course of your studies, you'll develop your skills using spreadsheets and statistical software, as well as learn how to adapt basic financial principles to the changing business environment. You'll complete live projects, formal presentations, group projects and various case studies during the course of your degree. Each programme curriculum covers a range of academic and professional disciplines that prepare students to meet the demands of a continually changing global economy. The programmes also deal with the complex human and technological dynamics that form the core of today’s global business activity.

BSc. Business Administration (Marketing)

Marketers ask questions such as: How do you conduct relevant market research? What type of consumers should be in a focus group? How do you increase brand awareness? Marketers turn ideas into products, find the right price for products, get products to market, and communicate the benefits of products to consumers. Over the course of your studies, you'll learn about consumer behaviour, marketing research, new product development, distribution, pricing, and integrated marketing communications. You'll complete formal presentations, group projects and various case studies during the course of your degree.

BSc. Business Administration (Human Resource Management)

The immersive, degree in Human Resource programme introduces the foundational scopes of talent management to meet organizational objectives as a strategic business leader, guiding students to become strategic partners that understand how human resource function supports business objectives. Offered in both a full-time or online format, students in our BS in Human Resource programme, which covers both human resources and business disciplines, will earn a degree focused on leadership development, values-based change management, and the practical application of human resource theory to real-world scenarios. Human Resource scholars ask questions such as: What is included in a collective bargaining agreement? How is employee performance tracked? Which organizational development initiatives help retain managers? Human Resource scholars specialize in studying how people operate within organizations. Over the course of your studies, you'll learn how to respond to the needs of a diverse workforce, develop flexible organizational structures, facilitate improved relationships with unions and reduce workplace conflict. You'll complete formal presentations, group projects and various case studies during the course of your degree.

BSc. Computer Science

Computer Science scholars ask questions such as: Can we build computers that think like humans? How can we improve computer games that feature evolving characters? What is the future of augmented reality? Computer science is a field of theoretical and practical problem solving, combining creativity with mathematics, logic and communication. A strong understanding of computer science principles helps prepare you for a long career of problem-solving and system building without requiring continual training. During the course of your studies, you will actively be solving problems and building new programs in class and tutorial labs. Students interested in gaining experience with computer science research may pursue opportunities to work in research laboratories, either as a volunteer or as part of research courses.