BA (Hons) Business Management

A Business Management degree provides a broad and practical understanding of how organisations operate, prepare students for managerial roles, and develop skills that are highly valuable in today’s global workplace. It combines academic theory with real-world applications to help you understand business functions and how they contribute to organisational success.

Overview
Requirements
Assessment

The BA Business Management degree is designed to prepare students for a wide range of careers in today’s business world. The course develops practical knowledge of how organisations operate, with a strong focus on leadership, management, and decision-making skills.

Students gain an understanding of key business areas including management, marketing, finance, human resources, and operations. Emphasis is placed on real-world application, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving to ensure graduates are workplace-ready.


Career Opportunities

Graduates of this course can progress into roles such as:

  • Business or operations manager

  • Marketing or sales executive

  • Human resources assistant

  • Project coordinator

  • Entrepreneur or small business owner

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years or older and meet one of the following criteria:

  • Level 3 qualification, such as A-Levels (at least one pass) or a BTEC National/Extended Diploma in Business or a related subject

  • An Access to Higher Education Certificate from a recognised institution (accepted in place of A-Levels)

  • Other relevant Level 3 qualifications or equivalent international qualification

Mature applicants (21+)

Applicants aged 21 and over may be considered without standard academic qualifications if they can demonstrate course commitment. 

All applicants must:

  • Pass an academic interview

  • Demonstrate English language proficiency or complete an English assessment on campus

Assessment of Bachelor programmes is continuous and practical rather than based on a single final exam. Typical assessment methods include:

  • Written reports and essays

  • Class presentations

  • Project work and case studies

  • Group assignments

  • Portfolios and reflective journals

  • In-class activities and practical tasks

This course is structured around units or modules, where students are assessed as they complete each topic — often through a combination of assignments and project work rather than only exams.

Intake

January, May, September

Location

Manchester, London, Birmingham, Leeds, Derby, Sunderland, and Newcastle

University Fee

£9,535 Year

Duration

3 Or 4 Years With Foundation

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