BA (Hons) Business and Management

Business and related subjects such as Finance, Accounting, Management and Economics are among the most popular fields of study at university. There is a high demand for business graduates worldwide.

The programme has a strong emphasis on preparing students for the job market. It covers business functions, fundamental theories and issues related to leadership and management, business law and ethics organisational analysis. The student will learn how products and services are created, marketed and sold, how to manage people and resources and the impact of the entire business environment.

The programme has a strong emphasis on enhancing your employability skills through workshops, events, and individual and groups work projects designed by our expert teaching staff.

Note: The Bachelor’s degree courses are dual qualifications consisting of Level 4 & 5 Diploma (OFQUAL certificates) + Top-up programme awarded by partner universities.

Students who choose to study business management at university graduate with highly desirable transferable skills and strong business knowledge, two things that are sought after by potential employers. As you progress through your business management degree you will be able to shape the direction of your career, choosing a specialist area of business that interests you such as entrepreneurship or human resource management. Graduates of business management are presented with a variety of job opportunities in:

• Management
• Consultancy
• Marketing and advertising
• Human resources
• Retail and sales
• Finance

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key business foundation disciplines, such as business environment, accounting and finance, operations, marketing, business information systems, people and organisation behaviour and research
• Evaluate and critique the range of activities within the key business functional areas and their interrelationship and interconnectedness
• Analyse theories and concepts of strategic management, leadership and innovation within a changing environment
• Create, evaluate and assess options to enable effective problem solving and decision-making, using appropriate qualitative, quantitative and ICT techniques and skills
• Deal critically with organisational issues and be able to produce solutions and action plans
• Actively engage in business and marketing briefs and activities that encourage enterprise and entrepreneurial capability
• Develop appropriate research skills using qualitative and quantitative and ICT techniques and skills
• Critically evaluate information, arguments and concepts
• Display a range of personal and interpersonal skills, such as continuous learning, time management, teamwork, and effective communication. These skills are beneficial for a professional career as well as further studies

Jobs directly related to your degree:

• Business Analyst
• Risk Manager
• Chartered Management Accountant
• Project Manager

• Actuarial Analyst
• Corporate Investment Banker
• Business Adviser
• Arbitrator
• Business Development Manager
• Data analyst
• Management Consultant
• Forensic Accountant
• Stockbroker
• Supply chain manager

After the completion of this BA (HONS.) Business & Management graduates can apply for postgraduate programs or globally they can pursue their career in business management sector.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by Ofqual Awarding body ATHE

We accept candidates who have achieved a wide range of credentials, including any post-16 qualification in the UK. Functional, Vocational and other essential skills are recognised and taken from all around the world. Please get in touch with us to discuss the specific requirements for your country. Please get in touch with us to discuss the specific requirements for your country. If you do not meet the entry requirements as mentioned above, please contact us to find out other possible entry routes.

Assessment is by completing assignments and meeting the criteria for each of the modules. These assignments are meant to demonstrate your achievement of learning objectives. All units within this qualification are internally assessed via exams and jobs, which the awarding organisation externally verifies.

The assignments submitted by learners must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by the assessment criteria for the unit. Learners can make pass, merit or distinction grade depending on the quality of assignments and questions attempted. To achieve a merit or distinction grade, the learners must demonstrate that they have met all the criteria set for these grades.