Program Overview

BA (Hons) Business Management

Overview

The BA (Hons) Business Management degree is designed to empower students with the skills, confidence, and entrepreneurial spirit needed to succeed in the dynamic world of business. This program develops knowledge of business and management, covering topics such as management strategies, entrepreneurship, sustainability, finance, marketing, and operations.

The Course

Structure

The course is structured over three years, with the option for a one-year paid industrial placement.

• Year One: Introduction to business fundamentals, including sustainability, management, entrepreneurship, law, marketing, consumer psychology, and tech trends.
• Year Two: Key modules like leadership, finance, operations, and HRM, with optional modules including project management and sustainability.
• Year Three/Four: Optional one-year placement or part-time placement, with a focus on applying knowledge in the real world and specializing in areas like global business, ethics, corporate finance, or HRM.

Modules

The module list is indicative and subject to change. Key modules include:

• Introduction to Critical Business Competencies
• Marketing Principles and Practice
• Management and Organisational Behaviour
• Technology in Business
• Sustainable and Innovative Entrepreneur
• Global Business Environment
• Data Driven Decision Making
• Finance for Managers
• Key HR Practices
• Leadership
• Operations Management
• The Professional Graduate
• A Sustainable Economy (optional)
• Economics for Business (optional)
• Employee Development (optional)
• Project Management (optional)
• Research Project
• Professional Practice
• Strategic Management
• Corporate Finance (optional)
• Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (optional)
• Entrepreneurship (optional)
• Global Business Today (optional)
• Psychology in Context: Cultural Psychology (optional)
• Strategic and International HRM (optional)
• Strategic Marketing Management in a Global Environment (optional)

Teaching and Assessment

Approach

The program features in-person and interactive classes, a supportive learning environment, and real-world assessments. The focus is on practical application of theory, with plenty of business engagement.

Facilities

Resources

Students have access to a close-knit community, excellent facilities, and unique opportunities, including:

• Learning Resource Centre
• Library with over 200,000 books and 500,000 eBooks
• Work placements
• Expert staff with industry experience
• Guest speakers from the industry
• Opportunities for study abroad

Work Placements

Opportunities

The program offers dedicated work placement opportunities, including a year-long industry placement and a 20-week part-time placement. These provide practical experience and boost employability.

Graduate Success

Career Paths

Graduates can pursue various career paths, including management consultant, entry/mid-level manager, business development manager, project manager, data analyst, business advisor, operations manager, HR advisor, recruitment consultant, supply chain manager, and risk manager.

Study Abroad

Opportunities

Students can explore opportunities to study abroad during their studies, broadening their educational experiences and immersing themselves in new cultures.

Course Costs

Fees

• UK fee: Ł9,790 (subject to Parliamentary approval)
• International fee: Ł16,800
• EU/EEA Fee Reduction Scholarship: Available for EU/EEA students

Entry Requirements

Typical Offers

• UCAS: 104 tariff points
• A Levels: BCC
• BTEC/Cambridge Technical: DMM
• Access to HE Diploma: Pass with at least 15 credits at Merit
• T Level: Merit (with C in the Core) in Accounting, Finance, or Management and Administration
• IB: 28 points
• IELTS: 6.0 with no element lower than 5.5

Contextual Offers

The university considers personal circumstances and factors surrounding achievements to offer reduced entry tariffs.