Business & Management courses

A Foundation Year is available on these courses. See page 64 for more information

Key Information

Accreditations:

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Marketing pathway only: Institute of Data & Marketing (IDM) and Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM).

Finance pathway only: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Duration and delivery:

3 years full-time, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement

Entry requirements: 104 - 120 tariff points

Required subjects: None

If English is not your first language:

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent

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Entry requirements, contact hours and course costs

This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Bournemouth University Business School, an accreditation attained by fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide. It recognises our focus on excellence in all areas, while giving you the flexibility to tailor your studies to your own area of interest.

Stepping stone

A degree in this area will act as a stepping stone for you to work in any industry, anywhere in the world. There’s the possibility of travel in year two, as you can study the second semester at one of our international partner institutions, as well as the opportunity to undertake a 30-week placement to enhance your CV and graduate employability.

Not only will you gain an in-depth academic understanding of business and management, but you will also enhance your teamworking, independent learning, communication and problem-solving skills, your awareness of responsible business practice, as well as the digital competencies and cultural intelligence required to work in an increasingly globalised and digitised economy.

One of the most popular aspects of this course is its flexibility, giving you the opportunity to gradually tailor your course according to your particular interests. The first year will give you a strong foundation in business and management and help you identify which areas you’re most passionate about, and which of our specialist pathways you wish to follow.

Placement opportunities

In your third year, you can undertake a 30-week placement, giving you the opportunity to enhance your CV and graduate employability, and put into practice what you have learned about areas such as marketing, accounting, operations and project management, international business and human resources. Among the companies that offer placements to our students are Motorola, Sony Mobile, IBM, PWC, Apple, Siemens and Nintendo.

Key areas of study

Developing Management Competencies | Global Business Environment | Introduction to Accounting | Marketing | Organisational Behaviour & Responsible Management | Recruiting, Selecting & Retaining Talent | Strategic Management | Research in Business & Management | Organisational Leadership

BA (Hons) Business & Management (Economics)

You’ll develop a good understanding of the economic, qualitative and quantitative techniques and ideas used to analyse and solve business problems in a global marketplace. You’ll also be encouraged to explore alternative theories concerning the working of micro- and macroeconomies, alternative economic systems and alternative economic policy strategies.

BA (Hons) Business & Management (Entrepreneurship)

If you are harbouring ambitions of starting and managing your own business, this is the perfect pathway for you. You’ll develop a critical appreciation of issues related to intrapreneurial and entrepreneurial activity, whilst equipping yourself with the necessary skillset to start and manage your own business.

BA (Hons) Business & Management (Finance)

Financial, accounting and reporting skills are becoming increasingly valued in a wide variety of business and organisational contexts. On this pathway, you’ll develop a good understanding of the economic, qualitative and quantitative techniques and ideas used to analyse and solve business problems in a global marketplace.

BA (Hons) Business & Management (Global Operations)

You’ll develop understanding and skills in operations management, operations strategy and supply chain management in a global context. You’ll learn about the roles and impact of operations and supply chain management on the success and growth of an organisation, as well as how global operations and supply chain can achieve competitive advantages for firms.

BA (Hons) Business & Management (HRM)

Behind every strong business is a highly skilled team of people, and knowing how to manage a workforce in the modern business environment is critical to an organisation’s success. Human resource management ties into every aspect of an organisation and you’ll explore the main issues in employment relations, learning and development, as well as people resourcing, and how these relate to the wider HRM function.

BA (Hons) Business & Management (Marketing)

You’ll gain an understanding of various marketing functions, as well as examine concepts, principles and activities related to strategic and digital marketing. You will also learn how to analyse marketing activities and develop marketing plans for a range of domestic and international settings.

BA (Hons) Business & Management (Project Management)

You’ll learn about the processes, systems and practices that contribute to effective project management, including stakeholder engagement, individual and corporate behaviours, sustainable development, cultural and ethical dimensions, analysis and decision-making.

BA (Hons) International Business & Management

This pathway will help you to develop the knowledge, understanding, skills and behaviours that will enable you to conduct yourself professionally, credibly and responsibly in an international working environment. You’ll explore subjects such as the differing concepts of international business etiquette and protocol, ethical dilemmas in international management and the impact of convergence, as well as develop a critical understanding of responsible business practice.

* Please note that for the Economics or Finance pathway, you must select this pathway at the point of application