Course description

The highlights

• We're looking for students who want to 'do' business, as well as learn about business — is that you? From the get-go, you'll be thinking about how to apply what you're learning, through topical case studies, business simulations, real consultancy projects and work placements.
• Once you've completed your Foundation Year, you can continue on the general BA (Hons) Business Management degree or choose one of the following:
  • BA (Hons) Business Management and Entrepreneurship
  • BA (Hons) Business Management and Finance
  • BA (Hons) Business Management and Human Resource Management
  • BA (Hons) Business Management and Marketing
  • BA (Hons) Business Management, Supply Chain and Logistics
• All courses are accredited by the Chartered Management Institute, which means you gain an extra professional qualification on top of your degree as well as professional mentoring and access to CMI member benefits.

How you will learn

Our teaching methods will be varied, interactive and engaging. You will take part in:

• formal lectures, sometimes involving guest speakers
• tutor-led and student-led seminars
• one-to-one and small group tutorials
• work experience and consultancy projects
• self-directed study
• optional placement and internship opportunities
• joint projects with overseas students.

Business Consultancy Project

In your final year, you will undertake one of the most important parts of the course: the Business Consultancy Project. After learning the project management and research skills that are essential to any business professional, you will then apply these to solve a real problem for a business.

This is a fantastic opportunity to put to use all your newly-acquired knowledge and skills and prove what you can do. Not only will you gain valuable experience, you will also become much more confident in your abilities.

Optional placement year or internships

You can choose to take a placement year between years two and three of your degree, which would super-charge your employability and improve your prospects after graduation. We can help you to find a placement and provide support throughout your year away. If that's not for you, you can choose to complete internships during the summer breaks instead.