Course summary
The BSc (Hons) Business Management, Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship pathway is delivered by Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), one of Europe’s leading business schools. Part of City, University of London, Bayes is ranked amongst the top 6 business schools in the UK* and 4th best in London for Business and Management Studies**. The BSc (Hons) Business Management, Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship pathway explores technological and innovation trends and their impact on organisations. This degree is right for you if you want to gain a broad understanding of business with a strong emphasis on transformation, technology and new venture creation . You will explore the processes in creating digital start-ups from inception to launch and learn about technological and innovation trends and their impact on the operations of organisations. You will study the exceptional challenges associated with innovations that can trigger massive changes in what is possible within a business. You will gain a sound knowledge of the business models adopted by such organisations, of the economics surrounding the technology sector and of the different techniques and approaches which can contribute to the success of start-up businesses. The Business Management, Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship pathway will prepare you for working for a large organisation, identifying and reacting to threats of technology-based disruptive innovation, but will also be in a position to launch a digital start-up. At Bayes we value sustainable, ethical business and we embed it into our curriculum. That's why we are also a member of the United Nation’s Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative, meaning we are well placed to train the next generation of business leaders capable of managing the complex demands faced by business and society in the 21st century. Our entire suite of undergraduate business management programmes have been created to ensure ethical, social, environmental, cultural, and economic considerations are central to your preparation as future leaders in business. All Bayes undergraduate students will also choose from a range of professional experience modules so that when you graduate you are equipped with the knowledge and experience to make you an attractive candidate to employers. You will also take a career-focused module suitable for your chosen course to help you prepare for entering the job market. This degree is available as a three-year degree, or four-year degree for those who wish to take up a one-year work placement sandwich option or to take a sandwich year studying abroad. The four-year degree offers excellent opportunities to gain relevant work experience to prepare you for your career, and to make contacts in the world of business. You also have the option to apply for a study abroad sandwich year at one of our highly-respected partner institutions across the world. In an increasingly globalised business environment this is excellent preparation. There are six BSc Business Management degree pathways taught at Bayes: BSc Business Management, BSc Business with Finance, BSc Business with Marketing, BSc Business Management with Social Purpose, BSc Business Management, Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship and BSc International Business. At any time during the first-one-and-a-half years of the degree, students can switch to a different pathway, subject to the availability of places. Some restrictions may apply if the student is spending part of the second year on a study abroad scheme. *Financial Times European Business School Ranking 2022 **Complete University Guide 2023
Modules
Year one Core modules:
- Introduction to management
- Business economics
- Critical analysis for business
- Quantitative methods and analytics
- Operations and supply chain management
- Finance and management accounting 1
- Fundamentals of marketing
- Management lab and business skills.
- Technology and innovation management
- Introduction to entrepreneurship
- Introduction to finance
- Human resources management
- Business strategy analysis.
- Digital business
- Economics for digital business.
- Econometrics
- Financial and Management Accounting 2
- International Business Environment
- International Marketing
- Asset Management
- Economics for Business 2
- Financial Markets
- Intellectual Property Management
- Introduction to Business Law
- Management of the Public Sector
- Management Science
- Managing for Social Purpose
- Marketing Strategy
- Mentoring & Coaching for Leadership
- Final-year project
- Research methods and data analysis
- Business in society
- New venture creation.
- Corporate Finance
- International Business Strategy
- Advanced Management Practice
- Bank Strategy & Management
- Behavioural Decision Making
- Change Management
- Climate Change and its impact on the World Economy
- Corporate Governance
- Corporate Strategy
- Creativity and Innovation
- Design Thinking
- Digital & Social Media Marketing
- Emerging Markets
- Financial Services Regulation
- International HR Management
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- New Product Development
- Social Enterprise
- Strategy 2
- Technical Analysis
- Virtual Organisations
Assessment method
Most modules are assessed by a combination of exams and coursework. The balance of assessment by coursework (assessed essays and assignments) unseen examinations and a final year project will to some extent depend on the optional modules you choose. The first year of your programme contributes 10% to your final degree classification, the second year 30% and the final year 60%. Percentage of the course assessed by coursework The approximate percentage of the course assessment, is as follows: Year 1 49% written, 0% practical, 51% coursework Year 2 56% written, 2% practical, 42% coursework Year 3 53% written, 0% practical, 47% coursework.
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:
- N113
- Institution code:
- C60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAA
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
Scottish Higher - AAAAB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 35 points
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, D3
T Level - D
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £27000 | Year 1 |
International | £27000 | 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
Sponsorship information
As a global institution, Bayes Business School aims to foster greater racial diversity in business. Therefore Bayes has launched a new scholarship for undergraduate black British students. We are offering ten scholarships for Black UK-domiciled undergraduate students from lower than average income households. Each scholarship covers the full tuition fee (at home-fee level) and a £6,000 annual stipend for three years. Scholarship holders will also be offered mentoring and support. The Bayes International Scholarship is awarded to students who achieve exceptional grades. The scholarship will be awarded as a discount in the fee amount due in the first year of their study only. City, University of London also offers scholarships for UK students who achieve exceptional grades. The scholarship will likely be awarded as a discount in the fee amount due in the first year of their study only. Please visit www.bayes.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/application-and-funding/scholarships for further information about scholarships including eligibility criteria. Eligibility criteria for students starting their studies in September 2024 will be updated in September 2023. Conditions are subject to annual change.
Provider information
City, University of London
Northampton Square
City of London
EC1V 0HB