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Business and Management at University of Lancashire - UCAS

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Course summary

Course Overview Learn the business, management and leadership skills to influence strategic change on our BA (Hons) Business and Management course, accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Our BA (Hons) Business and Management programme is co-designed with industry experts. You'll graduate with both a degree and a CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership at no extra cost. This will help you stand out to employers and improve your career prospects. On this undergraduate Business and Management course, you'll develop your leadership style and communication skills. You'll also explore key areas such as: Strategy and operations Organisational behaviour Data analysis Project management You’ll learn how businesses operate, grow, and innovate. You'll also explore how to lead teams, develop customer-focused strategies and improve workplace culture. Alongside this, you'll build commercial awareness and strengthen your strategic thinking. You'll gain the skills to solve problems and make ethical decisions. These skills will help you drive performance in a competitive, fast-changing business environment. You'll build the confidence to lead in any business environment, as you'll apply your learning through: Live projects Real-world business challenges Simulations Hands-on experiences To help get you ready for graduate jobs, you'll take part in a mock assessment centre. This will give you real experience of the recruitment process used by many graduate employers. You'll also earn digital micro-credentials from industry leaders like Microsoft, Google, and LinkedIn. This will enhance your CV and help you focus on the areas of business, management and leadership you are most interested in. Why study with us

  • You'll graduate with the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership. This is recognised by employers across sectors.
  • Earn digital micro-credentials from Microsoft, Google, and LinkedIn to enhance your CV.
  • Get exclusive access to our award-winning Centre for SME and Enterprise Development. Link with local businesses, mentors, and innovation networks.
What you’ll do
  • Apply skills in management, strategy, marketing, and leadership. You’ll do this through live projects, real-world business challenges, and hands-on experiences.
  • Gain a complete understanding of business and management. This includes topics such as strategy, operations, data analysis, and project management.
  • Take part in our Global Opportunities programme. You’ll have the chance to work with businesses in the UK and around the world through placements and internships.
Future careers This degree prepares you to shape the future of business. Whether your ambition is to lead, innovate, consult or become an entrepreneur, you will graduate with the skillset to make an impact. Career options for business and management graduates include:
  • Business analyst
  • Project or operations manager
  • Accounts, finance or client services lead
  • Innovation or change manager
  • Business consultant
  • Entrepreneur or start-up founder
  • Graduate trainee in leadership, consultancy or business development
  • Franchising
  • Retail
  • Buying
You will also benefit from career coaching, employer networking, an optional placement year and more to help you graduate with confidence.

Modules

Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Chartered Management Institute

How to apply

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


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

Student Outcomes

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67%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
82%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 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

*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index Inflation rate and increases permitted by the Government
Business and Management at University of Lancashire - UCAS