Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Business Management

Course Overview

Our BSc (Hons) Business Management prepares you for a global career, covering people management, business law, marketing, strategic management, information systems, big data, project management, finance and innovation. The programme develops key employability skills like critical thinking, problem-solving and data analysis. Specialisms or pathways are available.

Why Study This Course?

• Develop sought-after skills in communication, analysis and problem-solving.
• Enhance your employability.
• Understand the business landscape in a local, national and international context.
• Gain highly transferable skills.

Course Structure

Modules

• Professional and Academic Skills Development (BMP4001)
• Financial Decision Making in Business (BAM4013)
• Business Environment (BMP4003)
• Contemporary Issues in Marketing (BMP4004)
• Information Systems and Big Data Analysis (BMP4005)
• People and Performance (BMP4006)
• Business Management and Career Development (BMP5017)
• Leadership Management and Organisational Culture (BMP5016)
• Project Management (BMP5018)
• Enterprise, Innovation and Creativity (BMP5019)
• Business Case Study Analysis (BAM5020)
• Some of the following Level 6 modules are optional and will be available subject to demand and status
• Business Project (BMP6000) (Optional)*
• Dissertation (BMP6001) (Optional)*
• Strategic Management (BMP6033)
• International HRM (BMP6034) (Optional)*
• Learning and Development (BMP6035) (Optional)*
• Work and the Employment Relationship (BMP6005) (Optional)*
• E Commerce and Contemporary Marketing Practice (BMP6036) (Optional)*
• Global Consumer Behaviour (BMP6037) (Optional)*
• Integrated Digital Marketing Strategy (BMP6038) (Optional)*
• Retail Management (BMP6009) (Optional)*
• Strategic Information Management (BMP6039) (Optional)*
• Supply Chain Management (BMP6040) (Optional)*
• Logistics and Operations Management (BMP6041) (Optional)*
• Corporate Governance (BMP6013) (Optional)*
• Company Law (BMP6029) (Optional)*
• Financial Reporting for Management (BMP6042) (Optional)*
• Financial Accounting and the Regulatory Framework (BMP6044) (Optional)*
• Advanced Data Analytics (BAM6010) (Optional)*
• Information Security and Risk Management (BAM6012) (Optional)*

Career Progression

Our BSc (Hons) Business Management course is designed to provide a broad understanding of business functions within the business and commercial world. You will also have the opportunity to transfer to individual pathways in specific areas of business if you wish.

The three-year course offers you a route into general management as well as specialist areas, such as:

• Business accounting and finance
• Enterprise
• Human resource management
• Business law
• Marketing
• Retail
• Supply chain management

Overall, this type of bachelor’s degree aims to give you an essential appreciation of the skills needed to thrive and adapt in the changing world of work.

Entry Requirements

• GCSEs: A minimum of two GCE A2-level passes (or equivalent) in any subjects and Five at grade C or above / grade 4 to 9
• Non-standard applicant requirements:
  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent), in cases where English is not your first language.
• Alternative assessment:
  • For mature students (those over 21 years old), or those requiring an alternative kind of assessment:
    • You must take part in an academic interview to demonstrate your non-academic achievements, such as work experience.

Student Stories

• George, BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year
  • “RCL offers many advantages over other colleges. My campus is modern with great facilities, while the timetables and lectures are well organised. Plus, the IT and Student Support teams are always available to assist us.”
• Geanina, BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year
  • “RCL provides a fantastic learning environment. My class group and I receive unwavering support from the academic team. Their commitment to meeting student needs is truly appreciated.”

The School of Business

• Kashif Khan, Dean of School of Business
  • Our expert business lecturers are dedicated to delivering an enriching learning experience. They will support you throughout your studies, helping you develop the skills needed for a successful career in business.