Program Overview

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Business Management - BA (Hons)

About the Course

Study Business Management with London Metropolitan University, the 1st in the UK for satisfaction with teaching on our business and management courses (Guardian University Guide, 2024).

Effective business management requires both theory and practice, and this course provides you with an opportunity to develop both your understanding of theory as well as its application in a wide variety of situations, as well as developing your practical skills. There is an emphasis on knowledge and understanding of business organisations, the business environment in which you operate and its management and the management of the people within. The course provides you with the skills and attributes that will enable you to compete and succeed in a wide range of fields that require management.

You will develop an understanding of the purposes, structures, size, scale, governance, operations and management of the functions and processes of business organisations, as well as the corporate behaviours and cultures which exist within and between different organisations. The course is designed to prepare you to deal with contemporary issues and challenges in the world of business.

Course Details

What will I study?

You will study a range of modules including the Business Environment, Business Decision Making, Leadership and Management, and Strategic Management, as well as the chance to develop a business plan and complete a research project (dissertation). In addition, you will undertake personal and academic skills development.

In the Personal and Academic Development module, you will have an opportunity to record your development in a Personal Development Planner (PDP). You will be asked to monitor those times when you use specific skills and the context in which they are experienced: study, work, or personal, and you will be asked to consider the transferability of the skills developed in one context to other situations, which is what reflection is all about.

The overall aim of the course is to deliver a contemporary and dynamic programme of study which provides you with the knowledge and skills inherent in the subject to prepare you for a career in business management by increasing your understanding of organisations, their management, the economy, and the business environment.

How will I be taught and assessed?

You will have lectures, workshops and tutorials totalling nine to 12 hours per week. You are also expected to complete independent study totalling 28 to 31 hours per week.

You will be assessed through a mix of:

• Group work
• Coursework
• Presentations
• Portfolios
• Reports
• Business plans
• Seen/unseen exams

Some modules will require you to produce an e-portfolio including real-life investigations and tasks. In your final year, you will also write a dissertation.

Blended Learning

At London Metropolitan University, we’re focused on a digital future and your degree plays an important part in preparation for this, helping you to achieve your employability goals and life ambitions. That’s why we use a blended learning model, combining online and on-campus learning. You can find out more about our approach to blended learning, including the equipment you will need, on our blended learning page.

Modules

Year One

• Understanding and Managing Data
• Financial Accounting
• Principles of Marketing
• Digital Business Management and Emerging Technologies
• Managing People in Organisations
• Professional Practice One (Learning Through Organisations)
• Principles of Management

Year Two

• Problem Solving: Methods and Analysis
• Leadership in Practice
• International Selling and Negotiation
• Organisation Design and Management
• Creating a Winning Business
• The Practice of Consultancy
• Developing Inclusive Organisations
• Marketing Communications

Year Three

• Dissertation (30 credits)
• Organising and Managing Across Cultures
• Practising Business Strategy (with simulation)
• The Practice of Management
• Leading Innovation
• Personal Finance
• Marketing Communications in Practice

Entry Requirements

To study this programme, you will need to meet the following entry requirements:

Academic requirements

• 96 UCAS points
• A minimum of grades CCC in three A levels in academic or business subjects (or a minimum of 96 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, e.g. BTEC National, OCR Diploma or Advanced Diploma)
• GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). Alternatively, applicants can sit the QA Higher Education Maths test and need a minimum score of 8.

English language requirements

• GCSE English at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
• IELTS 6.0 with no component less than 5.5 in each band, or equivalent. Functional Skills Level 2 in English. Alternatively, applicants can sit the QA Higher Education English test.

Interview

Additionally, during the admissions process, you will be asked to attend either an academic or admissions interview.

Fees and Funding

UK tuition fees 2025/26

• £9,535 per annum

Your tuition fees cover the cost of teaching, access to resources, registration costs, and Student Support Services. They do not include the cost of course books, stationery and photocopying/printing costs, accommodation, living costs, travel, hobbies, sports or other leisure activities.

Additional costs

• Access to a laptop/PC with a microphone, speakers, webcam and a reliable internet connection is required for accessing your live online sessions and completing your assignments.
• In addition to the tuition fees, you should be prepared to buy some of the course texts which are around £30 each. This would average around £200 per annum.

Careers and Further Study

The overall aim of the course is to deliver a contemporary and dynamic programme of study which provides you with the knowledge and skills inherent in the subject to prepare you for a career in business management by increasing your understanding of organisations, their management, the economy, and the business environment.

By studying a degree in our blended learning model, you will enhance your employability by demonstrating you successfully studied in a blended learning environment as part of your degree – a key requirement in today’s digitally focussed businesses.

Graduates from London Metropolitan’s business degrees have gone on to develop careers in:

• Leading international corporations
• Management
• Government
• Consultancy
• Business research

Some have also gone on to set up their own businesses or continued academic study through a postgraduate degree.

Upon completing this course, you’ll have the opportunity to further your expertise by progressing on to our MSc International Business Management programme, which includes a business simulation module. This postgraduate qualification can help enhance your career prospects and open doors to leadership roles in various industries.