Course summary
All organisations need people with strong business skills. At the end of your course, you’ll be equipped with the skills they need – a business professional with a global mind-set, confident, able to lead teams, managing operations, develop strategies, aware of key sustainability challenges and making leadership decisions. You will learn how to spot opportunities, adapt to change, assess impact on stakeholders, and understand when and how to take risks. You’ll gain a broad understanding of the business world, together with fundamental skills like team-working and problem-solving. Later, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in areas that interest you most. In your second year you have the opportunity to specialise with 30 credits worth of units in either Management, Human Resource Management or Marketing.
Modules
Examples of current modules- Year 1 Modules: Global Concerns in Sustainable Development Innovation and Creativity Skills for Business Accounting and FinTech for Managers Understanding the Customer Experience Managing People in a Contemporary Economy Digital Awareness & Professional Development Introduction to Human Resource Management Introduction to Technology and Big Data The core units that you will take at level 5 are below with the option to specialise in either Marketing, Management and Human Resource Management by choosing 2 x 15 credit electives Business Operations Management Work Based Learning: Procedures, Policy and Practice Employability Skills and Managing Your Digital Footprint Social Innovation through Entrepreneurship Investigating Responsible Enterprise in a Global Context Principles of Strategic Management Electives (Choose 2) Marketing Communications Sales & Marketing Management Studies in Context Managing with a Legal Framework Performance and Reward Managing Across Cultural Boundaries
Assessment method
Level 4 90% Assignment 10% Examination Level 5 85% Assignment 15% Examination
How to apply
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:
- NN12
- Institution code:
- M10
- Campus name:
- Shena Simon Campus
- Campus code:
- 8
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
UCEN Manchester is unable to consider international applications due to UKVI regulations.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
We strongly recommend that all applicants have GCSE English Language and Mathematics grades A*-C or level 9-4. Applicants with no formal academic qualifications may be considered for entry. All nonstandard entry applicants will be interviewed by the programme team to assess suitability.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £8000 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £8000 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £8000 | Year 1 |
Wales | £8000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
UCEN Manchester
Ashton Old Road
Openshaw
Manchester
M11 2WH