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Course summary
Develop your knowledge of business and management Our practical and creative BA (Hons) Business Management degree allows you to explore current business challenges from both a strategic, operational level and a theoretical perspective, as you gain the knowledge and skills to fully prepare you for a successful career. The course provides you with a strong foundation in business and management and develops your confidence, entrepreneurial mindset, and employability skills to allow you to successfully pursue the career that interests you. Work on live projects You will have opportunities to work on live business projects with real-world clients, as you apply your knowledge to produce creative solutions and develop your confidence, business knowledge, critical thinking, and resilience to prepare you for the world of business. Dedicated work placement options Our varied work placement opportunities help develop your confidence, experience, and your ability to stand out from the crowd in a competitive job market. These placements will improve your employability further and act as a fantastic way to put theory into practice. Supportive and interactive classes Our interactive seminars mean you are seen as an individual, not just another face in the crowd. This approach provides you with opportunities to develop and express your opinions relating to today’s business issues and inspire curiosity into the business world. Our lecturers get to know you and can reflect on how best to develop your academic and personal development whilst on your journey with us. Accreditation Our Business Management degrees are accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), a professional management body who are the only organisation that can award Chartered Manager status – the ultimate management accolade. This means your degree matches what employers are currently looking for in aspiring managers. You could also be eligible for the additional Level 5 Diploma in Management at no extra cost or assignment work. With a good degree accredited by CMI, plus this professional management qualification, your chances of securing employability increase, and you can accelerate your entry into management. On this course you will:
- Explore various business, management leadership topics and the strategies, tactics, challenges, and solutions businesses are faced with.
- Complete projects with real clients.
- Complete a 20-week part-time placement.
- Develop valuable soft skills like confidence, teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking, communication, time management and resilience.
- Have the opportunity to take part in events and activities including trips, events, and business guest speakers.
- Have the option to do a 1-year placement.
Modules
Learn a broad range of business fundamentals Year One In your first year, you will explore the fundamentals of business management, as you develop your knowledge of management, leadership, strategy, marketing, sustainability, entrepreneurship and consumer psychology. This degree provides you with a variety of subjects that prepare you for entry level management and opportunities to explore a range of optional modules. Year Two In your second year, you will begin to focus on your chosen areas of interest, with modules acrossleadership, human resource management, finance, project management, sustainability, and data analysis and research You will be able to apply for an industrial placement year before the final year, or continue straight onto year three. Year Three In your final year, the final research project and short part-time placement will be your main focus. Explore a range of topics such as: • Strategic management • Business ethics • Global business • Entrepreneurship. • International strategic HRM or Marketing • Work placements in 1) industry 2) as a consultant or 3) as an entrepreneur
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Extended Project
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
The University welcomes mature applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements listed here. As an alternative, a 'non-standard entry portfolio' may be set for the applicant to complete in order to demonstrate their readiness for higher education.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | No component less than 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 50 | 50-57 and no lower than 50-57 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | At least: 18 in Reading 17 in Listening 20 in Speaking 17 in Writing |
Qualifications recognised for English language proficiency
https://www.chi.ac.uk/study/international/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £16344 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Chichester
Bishop Otter Campus
College Lane
Chichester
PO19 6PE