Program Overview

Business Analytics and Management BSc (Hons)

Course Overview

In today's data-driven world, you need the skills to turn information into strategic advantage. This Business Analytics and Management BSc (Hons) aims to equip you with the analytical, technical and managerial expertise to thrive in your future career.

What You'll Study

Gain a comprehensive understanding of business analytics and management and equip yourself with the skills to excel in data-centric roles. During the course, you'll explore a range of modules designed to develop your analytical, technical, and strategic competencies, from data visualisation to supply chain analytics and essential business principles.

Year One

• Foundations of Management - 20 credits
• Organisation Behaviour - 20 credits
• Marketing, Digital and Social Media - 20 credits
• Business Decision-Making Using Data Analysis - 20 credits
• Entrepreneurial Ideation - 20 credits
• Entrepreneurial Thinking - 20 credits

Year Two

• Innovation in Practice – 20 credits
• Designing a Research Proposal – 20 credits
• Principles of Business Accounting – 20 credits
• Managing People in a Global Context – 20 credits
• Data Visualisation for Business Insights – 20 credits
• Supply Chain Analytics – 20 credits

Placement Year

• UK Work Placement – 0 credits
• International Study/Work Placement – 0 credits

Final Year

• Final Year Project – 40 credits
• Analytics and AI in Action – 20 credits
• Applied Business Simulation – 20 credits
• Choose two from the following six modules:
  • Project Management – 20 credits
  • Critical Issues in Globalisation – 20 credits
  • Business Process Management – 20 credits
  • Managing Global Organisations – 20 credits
  • Purchasing and Procurement – 20 credits
  • Strategic Entrepreneurship – 20 credits

How You'll Learn

We understand that everyone learns differently, so each of our courses will consist of structured teaching sessions, which may include:

• On-campus lectures, seminars, and workshops
• Group work
• Self-directed learning
• Work placement opportunities

Teaching Contact Hours

As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. A typical 20 credit module requires a total of 200 hours study. This is made up of teaching contact hours, guided and independent study.

Teaching Hours:

Teaching hours vary each semester, year of study and due to module selection. During your first year you can expect 15-18 teaching hours each week. You will also have the option to attend optional sessions including time with a progress coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback. As you progress through your studies, teaching hours may reduce.

Guided and Independent Study:

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You'll be digging deeper into topics, review what you've learnt and complete assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress through your studies, you'll spend more time in independent study.

Online Learning:

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.

Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.

Assessment methods may include:

• Essays
• Presentations
• Reports
• Practical coursework
• Exams
• Viva voce
• Assignments

Entry Requirements

Typical entry requirements:

• UK: 112 UCAS points
• International: Equivalent qualifications

Requirement | What we're looking for ---|--- UCAS points | 112 A level | BBC GCSE | GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards BTEC | DMM IB Diploma | 28 points Access to HE | The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits at Merit. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.

Fees and Funding

Student | Full-time | Part-time ---|---|--- UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man | TBC per year | Not available EU | TBC per year with EU Support Bursary** | Not available TBC per year without EU Support Bursary** | Not available International | TBC per year | Not available

Facilities

• Business Simulation Suite
• The Library
• Careers and employability

Careers and Opportunities

On successful completion of this course, you should be well-prepared for data-driven roles across diverse business functions.

Potential career paths include data analyst, business analyst, analyst consultant, and roles in business modelling, marketing management, and diversity and inclusion. You should also be equipped to leverage AI and data to make a significant impact in any industry.