BA (Hons) in Business Management

Introduction

The course will provide you with a strong foundation in the family of subjects which are brought together to form the Business Management discipline. As well as studying core modules, you will be able to pick option modules from a variety disciplines (including Human Resource Management, Marketing and Tourism) in each year of study.

The course will challenge you to develop and apply a broad range of skills in a progressive learning environment. You will develop a capacity for critical reasoning and analysis, synthesis of data and interpretation of findings, application of concepts, and identification and solving of problems. Practical and transferable skills include the use of quantitative and qualitative research methods, communication, teamwork, organisation and time management, numerical skills and the competent use of information technology.

Entry Requirements

Candidates must have attained one of the following entry requirements:

  • Leaving Certificate
  • Two or three GCE A2-level passes with the relevant UCAS points
  • Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education (AVCE) double award (12 units) or two AVCE single awards (2 x 6 units) with the relevant UCAS points
  • Edexcel/BTEC National Diploma (18 units)/Certificate (12 units) with grades equivalent to the relevant UCAS points. The BTEC National Award (6 units) should be combined with GCE A2-level or equivalent qualifications
  • Other equivalent qualifications, such as Scottish Highers, International Baccalaureate
  • Pass in Kitemarked Access to Higher Education course

Special consideration is given to applicants without the above qualifications who have relevant work/life experience.

Overseas candidates must have completed High School or equivalent and have English language proficiency of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. 

Subjects to Study

Level 1 :

Core modules:

  • Elements of Marketing
  • Business Environment
  • Managing Finance
  • Introduction to HRM
  • Management Skills and Personal Development

Choose one option module from the subject areas of HRM, Tourism, Entrepreneurship, Languages and Marketing.

Level 2

Core modules:

  • Organisational Management
  • Research Methods
  • Managing Finance and Operations
  • Work Experience

Choose two option modules from the subject areas of HRM, Tourism, Entrepreneurship, Languages and Marketing.

Level 3

Core modules:

  • Management Challenges
  • Strategic Management
  • Business Management Project

Choose two option modules from the subject areas of HRM, Tourism, Entrepreneurship, Languages and Marketing.

Awarding Body

BA (Hons) in Business Management is awarded by the University of Bolton.

Duration

3 years

Study Mode

This course is undertaken full time

Progress to Further Study

The course will provide you with a clear indication of your ability. You will be encouraged to apply skills and special abilities and interests to the world of work.

Our graduates find employment in many different industries, both in the public and private sector, such as local and central government, teaching, insurance, banking, retail, leisure, tourism, manufacturing, charities, nursing, and the police and fire services.

 
TESTIMONIAL
  • Testimonial
  • What a great experience! Great lecturer and chance to meet so many new people! A great choice!

    - Bernard Yemoh Odoi Ashford
    - Ghanaian. ID: 50312
 
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