Program Overview

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Business Management, BA Hons

Gain a fundamental understanding of today's business world and the leadership skills you need for a successful career in business and management on this CMI-accredited degree.

School

Business, Operations and Strategy

Location

Greenwich Campus

Duration

• 3 years full-time
• 4 years sandwich

Start month

• September
• January

What you should know about this course

• Develop your knowledge of key business functions, understand the context in which contemporary businesses operate and gain skills for leading and managing organisations.
• This course has a focus on developing managers and business leaders of the future who prioritise integrity, sustainability, and ethical business practices.
• Personalise your study experience - get a chance to undertake a placement or study abroad and choose from a range of optional modules to reflect your career aspirations.
• Employment-focused, this course has an emphasis on developing the knowledge and skills employers want and will open up a variety of career options, including management roles.
• You’ll study in London on our beautiful Greenwich Campus, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

How you will learn

Teaching

Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.

• Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.
• You will also be able to meet your personal tutor.
• Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials.

Class sizes

• Average intake per year is 210-220.
• Lecture sizes are normally 30-240, and seminars/tutorials are 15-30.
• This varies by module, if shared between degrees.

Independent learning

• Outside of timetabled sessions, you'll need to dedicate self-study time (around 20-30 hours per week) to read, prepare for coursework and presentations.
• You can use Stockwell Street Library and online resources to support further reading and research.

Overall workload

• Your overall workload consists of contact hours (lectures, seminars, etc), independent learning, assessments, and field trips.
• Each credit equates to around 10 hours of study.
• Contact hours may vary depending on your modules.

Assessment

• You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.
• Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade.
• Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.

Entry requirements

UK citizens and permanent residents

• 112 UCAS Tariff points.
• We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.

International entry requirements

• The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.
• For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

• Home: £9,535
• International: £17,500

Other costs

• Further costs may include (but are not limited to):
  • Resources: you may need to purchase books for your studies, as well as specific computer software.
  • Our Stockwell Street library also offers extensive books for loan, access to journals and digital resources.

Scholarships and bursaries

• We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

• Work placements are optional, and you are responsible for arranging your placement with support from the university.

How long is my placement?

• Sandwich placements are 9-12 months of full-time paid work.
• A sandwich year is taken between the second and third years of study.

What are the financial arrangements?

• Sandwich placements are usually paid at competitive rates for entry level roles in your chosen industry.

Support and advice

Academic skills and study support

• Access study skills support through your academic tutor, our subject librarians and our online academic skills centre.

Support from the department

• At Greenwich Business School, you can access comprehensive support through our dedicated teams.
• The GBS Student Support team handles course-related matters via the Digital Student Centre.

What you will study

Year 1

• Discover Project Management (15 credits)
• International Business Environment (15 credits)
• Academic and Professional Communication (15 credits)
• Business Analytics & Visualisation (15 credits)
• Economics for Responsible Business (15 credits)
• Accounting and Finance for Business (15 credits)
• Managing Contemporary Organisations (15 credits)
• Principles of Marketing in a Global Context (15 credits)

Year 2

• Business Ethics (15 credits)
• Organisational Analysis and Performance (15 credits)
• Technology & Innovation Management (15 credits)
• Management Skills (15 credits)
• Business Law (15 credits)
• Sustainable Operations Management (15 credits)
• Managing Diversity & Inclusion (15 credits)
• Financial Management (15 credits)
• Team Dynamics (15 credits)
• Consumer Behaviour and Insights (15 credits)

Year 3

• Business Strategy (15 credits)
• Art of Negotiation (15 credits)
• Decision Making Skills (15 credits)
• Effective Leadership (15 credits)
• International Business Management (15 credits)
• Public Sector Management (15 credits)
• Small Business Management (15 credits)
• Coaching and Mentorship (15 credits)
• Entrepreneurship in Action (15 credits)
• Resilience and Risk Management (15 credits)
• Dissertation (30 credits)
• Final Year Project: Consultancy Project (30 credits)
• Venture Creation (30 credits)

Year 1 (Sandwich)

• Discover Project Management (15 credits)
• International Business Environment (15 credits)
• Academic and Professional Communication (15 credits)
• Business Analytics & Visualisation (15 credits)
• Economics for Responsible Business (15 credits)
• Accounting and Finance for Business (15 credits)
• Managing Contemporary Organisations (15 credits)
• Principles of Marketing in a Global Context (15 credits)

Year 2 (Sandwich)

• Business Ethics (15 credits)
• Organisational Analysis and Performance (15 credits)
• Technology & Innovation Management (15 credits)
• Management Skills (15 credits)
• Business Law (15 credits)
• Sustainable Operations Management (15 credits)
• Managing Diversity & Inclusion (15 credits)
• Financial Management (15 credits)
• Team Dynamics (15 credits)
• Consumer Behaviour and Insights (15 credits)

Year 3 (Sandwich)

• Business Placement (One year) (30 credits)
• Work Placement (Business School)

Year 4 (Sandwich)

• Business Placement (One year) (30 credits)
• Business Strategy (15 credits)
• Art of Negotiation (15 credits)
• Decision Making Skills (15 credits)
• Effective Leadership (15 credits)
• International Business Management (15 credits)
• Public Sector Management (15 credits)
• Small Business Management (15 credits)
• Coaching and Mentorship (15 credits)
• Entrepreneurship in Action (15 credits)
• Resilience and Risk Management (15 credits)
• Dissertation (30 credits)
• Final Year Project: Consultancy Project (30 credits)
• Venture Creation (30 credits)