Program Overview

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Business Management BA (Hons)

The Business Management BA (Hons) course at Northumbria University is designed to equip students with the skills, qualities, and capabilities valued by employers across the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. The program aims to develop highly employable, culturally and ethically aware graduates with the potential to make positive organizational change.

Course Overview

The course offers a variety of options, allowing students to explore different business areas. Broader management modules include marketing, finance strategy, organizational behavior, and HR. Students also have the opportunity to choose specialist modules that suit their interests and intended career.

Why Choose Northumbria to Study Business Management?

• Top School: Business Studies at Northumbria is ranked 8th in the UK (Daily Mail University Guide, 2026)
• Research Powerhouse: Business and Management is ranked 9th in the UK for research power (REF, 2021)
• Experiential Learning: At Northumbria, every undergraduate course guarantees real-world experience
• Accredited Degree: Newcastle Business School holds accreditation from the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing it in an elite group of business schools globally

Course Information

• UCAS Code: N205
• Level of Study: Undergraduate
• Mode of Study: 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad
• School: Newcastle Business School
• Location: City Campus, Northumbria University
• City: Newcastle
• Start: September 2026

Entry Requirements

• Standard Entry: 96 to 112 Tariff Points
• Subject Requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course
• GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or equivalents
• Additional Requirements: There are no additional requirements for this course
• International Qualifications: We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above
• English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*)

Fees and Funding

• UK Fee in Year 1: TBC (Government has yet to announce 26/27 tuition fee levels)
• International Fee in Year 1: £21,500
• Discover More: about Fees, Scholarships, and other Funding options available for UK and International applicants for 26/27 entry

Modules Overview

The course is structured over four years, with various modules offered each year. These include:

• Year One: Financial Decision Making, Business Analysis for Decision Making, Academic Language Skills for Newcastle Business School, Preparing for Professional Practice, Business, Economy and Society, People, Management and Organisations, Introduction to Marketing
• Year Two: Financial Markets and Institutions, Applied Taxation, Human Resource Management Essentials, Responsible Business, Resourcing and Development for Diversity, HR Analytics and the Labour Market, Reward and Performance, Management Research and Analysis, Employment Law, Progressing Professional Practice, Market Research and Planning, Retail and Multichannel Marketing, Customer Experience Marketing, Communications and Content Marketing, Applied Logistics and Supply Chain Management, International Operations Management, Newcastle Business School Study Abroad Semester
• Year Three: Newcastle Business School Work Placement Year, Newcastle Business School Study Abroad Year, Newcastle Business School Blended Placement Year: Work Placement Semester, Newcastle Business School Blended Placement Year: Study Abroad Semester
• Year Four: International Finance and Responsible Financial Management, Contemporary Corporate Reporting, Project Management, Strategic Leadership for Responsible Organisational Change, Transforming Self and Organisations, Employment Relations, Contemporary issues in Business and Management, Futures of Work, Fiction and Organisation, Ethics in Business, Digital and Data Driven Marketing, B2B Marketing and Sales Management, Supply Networks, Management Enquiry, Dissertation, Undergraduate Consultancy Project, International Business and Innovation, Emerging Economies

How Will I Learn During the Business Management BA (Hons) Degree Course?

Our BA (Hons) Business Management program features research-rich, but practice-led, teaching that develops your cultural, contextual, and ethical professional understanding. Alongside conventional approaches, we also embrace student-led, experiential, problem-based learning for which you’re supported to work interactively and collaboratively.

Who Teaches the BA Business Management Course?

Our academic teaching teams comprise experienced management practitioners and researchers who continue to be actively engaged in professional practice. To maintain their professional profile, our staff are actively engaged in consultancy, enterprise, organizational consultancy, and research in areas such as supporting workforces through global crises, financial crime, aging workforce, organizational psychology, social entrepreneurship, business ethics, and corporate social responsibility.

Where Will I Learn Throughout My Business Degree?

At Newcastle Business School, you’ll experience a first-class education in a world-class environment. From our social spaces and hub areas to lecture theaters and exhibition spaces, our facilities are exceptional. We’re also committed to helping you make the most of Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) by embedding it throughout the course.

How Is Research Applied to Teaching Throughout My Degree?

Northumbria University is a research-rich, business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence. This ethos underpins the problem-based, experiential learning approaches embedded within our research-rich curriculum. This approach will equip you to apply and develop knowledge in ‘real-world’ situations, mindful of the cultural context and able to act ethically with integrity.

How Will My BA (Hons) Business Management Degree Provide Me With the Skills Needed for My Career?

At Newcastle Business School, we’re committed to preparing you for your future career and helping you compete in the graduate job market. So we’ve designed the BA Business Management program to support you in developing the key competencies, skills, and attitude that graduates need. Developing leadership, enterprise, and employability capabilities is at the heart of all module learning experiences and assessment.

Careers and Employment

We have a fantastic service for students to use to gain advice and tips on furthering careers and enhancing their employability. Our Careers and Employment Services are here to help.

Book an Open Day / Experience Business Management BA (Hons)

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