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UndergraduateCourse summary
The business environment is continually changing. Management and leadership skills are essential for driving businesses forward. The BA (Hons) Business and Management programme will equip you with the knowledge, skills and experience that will enable you to be ‘professionally ready’ on graduation. You will appreciate the importance of the social, political, ethical, technological, environmental, and global contexts in which business organisations operate. You will develop your own leadership skills as well as your analytical, communication, creativity, and problem-solving skills relevant to modern business and professional contexts. Contemporary issues including sustainability, financial management and the global supply chain will raise your awareness of challenges faced and a range of business organisations will support your professional development. You will be provided with opportunities to develop your professional network and career opportunities within the ever-changing business environment.
Modules
Semester 1 Year 1 L4 Business and the contemporary business environment Marketing processes and planning Business economics and data analysis Semester 2 Year 1 L4 Managing people and organisations Introduction to financial management Essentials of small business development Semester 1 Year 2 L5 Project Management Managing operations and organisational change Financial management and reporting for decision making Semester 2 Year 2 L5 Law for business Research methods Business sustainability Semester 1 Year 3 L6 Globalisation and management Responsibility, ethics, and sustainability Major Project (40 credits Semester 1 & 2) Semester 2 Year 3 L6 Procurement and the international supply chain Strategic management Major project (40 credits Sem1/2)
Assessment method
A range of assessment methods are used including presentations, reports, time constrained assessments, examinations and essays.
How to apply
25Jan
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
- Course code:
- B010
- Institution code:
- W46
- Campus name:
- University Studies and Professional Development Centre
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
GCSE minimum Grade C/4 in English and Maths
Additional entry requirements
Other
Non-standard applicants who do not meet the published entry requirements maybe considered on an individual basis and we encourage such applicants to contact [email protected] for further guidance.
English language requirements
Grade C/4or equivalent in English and Maths English language requirements: IELTS (Academic) Garde 6 IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the student’s first language.
Unistats information
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Course books and materials £100 approx. per annum.
Provider information
West Suffolk College
Out Risbygate
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 3RL
Clearing contact details
Enquiry formHE Officers
01284 716341
Additional information
Monday to Thursday 9.00 to 16.30 Friday 9.00 to 16.00