Course summary

Do you want to face the challenges of business management with more confidence? Join our degree to develop your knowledge and professional skills in business. This course will give you an up-to-date, real-world understanding of business management to enhance your job prospects. A business management degree can lead to jobs in marketing, finance, administration and human resources. You will learn from teaching staff with high levels of expertise in a range of business sectors and benefit from our links with professional bodies. We have strong links with major professional institutes, including the Chartered Institute of Marketing, the Institute of Data and Marketing and the Chartered Institute of Personnel. Internship* course option You can choose to take this course with a one-year internship at the end of your second year (Level 5). Upon completion of your placement year, you will resume your final year of studies. The internship will give you a combination of knowledge, skills and experience that will put you in a prime position to build a successful career in business. What you'll study A BA (Hons) Business Studies Top-Up program can be a stepping stone for higher education and future growth. If you decide to pursue a master's degree or a more specialised qualification, an undergraduate degree in business studies can be beneficial. You will gain knowledge in the following; • Strategy • Innovation & CSR • Management • Entrepreneurship • Career strategic planning This program will give you a broad range of transferable skills that are highly valued in the job market. These skills include critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, data analysis, and project management. These competencies can be applied in various professional settings, making you a versatile candidate. We use a range of effective teaching methods, including: • lectures to introduce new concepts, models and theories • task-based learning to develop your problem-solving skills and help you to relate theory to practice • group work to encourage you to share ideas and experiences, discussion and reflection to encourage inquiry • seminar support, available through group and individual tutorials by arranged appointment • Blackboard, the University's online learning platform Our staff members possess extensive work experience and knowledge, which they bring into the classroom to assist you in translating theoretical concepts into practical applications.