About the course

Our BA (Hons) Business and Management degree aims to shape the next generation of
inspiring leaders. Develop your understanding of how organisations operate and the
importance of effective management.

The global business environment is everchanging. Organisations are looking for graduates with knowledge and understanding of how organisations function. You need to know how some businesses outperform their competition. You must have an appreciation of the need for an effective leadership.

This is an industry-relevant, practical and contemporary business and management programme. With close links to business and enterprise, you'll have opportunities to gain vital work experience.

On this business management degree, there's plenty of opportunity for practical learning. Develop core business and management skills such as problem-solving, decision-making, leadership and collaboration. You’ll learn about the key ideas, models and theories that underpin contemporary management. Put your skills into practice through live projects, short-term internships and volunteering. There are optional modules so you can shape your studies and specialise to suit your career aspirations.

On our Business & Management Foundation Year course, you’ll gain the awareness and
skills to succeed in the dynamic, ever-changing world of business.The foundation year degree programme is ideal if you've got the ability to study for a degree, but don't have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an Honours programme. A foundation year degree programme allows you to develop your academic skills and build confidence in your abilities. This is so you can identify your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate programme.

We focus on practical learning and you’ll develop core business skills in key areas such as problem solving, decision making, team working, communications, presenting, research and data analysis.

You’ll understand how organisations operate and the importance of effective management. By the end of the programme, you’ll be an independent learner with the skills, knowledge and experience to make informed decisions about your future career.

Start Date/s

05/09/2025

Entry Requirements

CAS: 64 points at A2

• BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP

• BTEC Diploma: MM

• Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points

• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 72 points from Higher Level subjects

• T Level: P (D or E )

• IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5

• GCSEs: 5 at C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

Modules

Year 0

Enterprise And The Entrepreneur Managing Business Information Study Skills For Success Contemporary Business In Context Essential Study Skills For Higher Education Developing Academic Knowledge Introduction To Chosen Degree Subject

Year 1

Creativity, Enterprise And Scholarship The Fundamentals Of Management Project Essentials Business Landscape

Year 2

Operations And Research Business Futures The Business Professional Depending on how many compulsory modules you take, you may be able to choose optional modules to make up your course. Developing Business Digital Marketing

Year 3

Business Strategy Leading And Learning Through Change Business And Management Project Dissertation Optional Modules Running Your Enterprise Contemporary Digital And Media Markets Talent Management And Workforce

Planning Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Assessment

Throughout the course, you’ll attend a mixture of lectures, workshops, seminars, and tutorials. You will also carry out independent study. We will assess your progress via coursework and there are no exams on the programme. You'll get assessed by essays, reports, projects, oral presentations, and collaborative work. You will also use supportive technologies to help you complete assessments.

Careers & Progression

We develop graduates to become highly employable and have strong entrepreneurial skills. With an equal focus on business and management, you’ll be ready to succeed in a range of business degree jobs. From industry, commerce, the public sector and non-profit making organisations. We have strong links with leading local and national businesses. You will get the chance to work on live projects designed at supporting real clients. We also host many guest speakers from industry and our alumni. You'll hear from graduates who have secured influential positions within industry. This gives you an insight into the various career opportunities available after graduation. O

Our business and management graduates secure employment in a wide variety of posts.

These include: Accountancy • Finance • Project management • Franchising • Retail • Buying • Graduates are also in demand in a range of business support functions such as HR, marketing, logistics and customer service

Information About Fees

Foundation Entry Year - £5670

Years 1, 2 & 3 - £9000 per year