BSc (Hons) Business Management
The University of Law Business School Undergraduate
Key Information
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Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 9,250 *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* 2023/24: UK - £9,250; International - £16,700 London, £15,900 non-London. Please note the fee for the Placement Year is 20% of the usual tuition fee, i.e. £1,850 Home and £3,350 International - London, £3,200 International - non-London
Introduction
The BSc (Hons) Business Management is aimed at students who have an interest in developing knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of business and management, and in particular, who are looking to pursue a career in business management. It seeks to give students a learning experience that allows them to develop proficiencies that create effective managerial behaviour in different organisations in today’s changing business environment.
The curriculum and learning and teaching strategy are complemented by guest lectures and ‘live’ workshops to promote independent learning and increase their employability skills for the future. Year 1 covers the foundation elements of business management. Years 2 and 3 cover the area in more depth and in particular develops your employability skills.
The programme provides the intellectual underpinnings required for a career in a rapidly changing work environment, a rigorous approach to self-awareness and personal development and significant exposure to the world of work and its current demands through work experience opportunities. This degree is ideal for those interested in a future professional career in business and management, through the learning experiences offered, many of the skills and competencies enabled, thus have effective managerial behaviour developed in today’s complex organizations and turbulent business environments.
Students will have an opportunity to qualify for the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership (5D1V2) or the Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management (5C1V2) dependent on the successful completion of modules which are mapped to one of these CMI awards. This is a good opportunity to develop the skills that are required to become ready for the workplace while gaining a formal qualification and building a skills portfolio that you can show to future employers.
*Subject to approval
BSc Business Management
Do you aspire to succeed in business?
This comprehensive undergraduate degree delivers a full range of business knowledge and skills, taught by professionals with real-world experience and expertise. Including marketing, human resources, accounting, leadership and management with the option to specialise as you study, this flexible degree is designed with a focus on what is most important - your employability.
Students will also have an opportunity to qualify for the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership (5D1V2) or the Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management (5C1V2) dependent on the successful completion of relevant modules.
Free Master's
On successful completion of an undergraduate degree, our Business School students can progress onto a business Master's with us for free. T&C's apply.
Leadership Summer School
Students can choose to attend our International Leadership Summer School in Berlin at the end of the second year to boost leadership skills and sample Berlin.
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Course Requirements
- BBC at A Level and Grade C/4 or above in GCSE Maths and English Language, or equivalent qualifications.
- Applicants with Professional Body Qualifications (Papers):
- ACCA F1 - F4 = Direct entry to L5
- CIMA BA1 - BA4 = Direct entry to L5
- ACCA F1 - F9 = Direct entry to L6
Course Details
BSc (Hons) Business Management
The BSc (Hons) Business Management degree is ideal for those interested in a future professional career in business and management. The course offers an excellent grounding in key aspects of business management and will equip you for a wide variety of career options including operations, HR, project management, business analytics, business consultancy as well as setting up your own venture. Throughout the course, you’ll get to develop key employability skills such as research, presentation, critical analysis, problem-solving, teamwork and entrepreneurship.
The course programme includes regular talks from guest lecturers and speakers as well as ‘live’ workshops to promote independent learning. Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and professional skills required to add immediate value to any organisation. If you would like to further your studies after graduating, you may wish to consider studying a postgraduate course in:
- MSc Strategic Business Management
- MSc Corporate Financial Management
- MSc Project Management
Course Structure
Year 1: 31 study weeks
- Essentials of Management
- Academic and Employability Skills
- Principles of Marketing
- Accounting and Finance
- Quantitative Methods for Business
- Managing and Leading People
Year 2: 30 study weeks
Compulsory Modules
- Ethics and Law in the Gig Economy
- Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
- Economics for Business
Elective modules (choose 3)*
- Strategic Brand Management and Social Media
- International Human Resources Management
- Marketing and Sales in a Digital World
- Consumer Psychology and Behaviour
- Introduction to Digital Marketing
- Principles of Entrepreneurship
- Creativity and Innovation in the Digital World
- Project Management
- Contract Law
- Company Law
- Business Law 1
- Data and Intellectual Property Protection
- Ethics and Regulations in Finance and Accounting
- Introduction to Taxation
- Management Accounting for Business
- Financial Markets and Instruments
*Subject to minimum student numbers
Placement Year Optional
- Students have the option to undertake a paid Placement Year with a business employer.
Year 4: 30 study weeks
Compulsory Modules
- Global Leadership and Change Management
- International Strategic Management
- Creativity Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Elective modules (choose 2 or 3)
- Sector Specific Project or Dissertation and/or
- International Commercial Law
- Cases in International Strategy
- International Business and Global Trade
- Digital Marketing Strategies
- Market Research and Digital Marketing Analytics
- Digital Sales Management
- Regulations and Accountability of the Entrepreneur
- Forming and Financing the Enterprise
- Personal Finance
- Employment Law
- International Commercial Law
- Business Law 2
- Competition Law
- Portfolio and Risk Management
- Financial Reporting
- Advanced Taxation
- Auditing (or Audit)
- Advanced Financial Reporting
- Introduction to FinTech
- Corporate Finance
- Mergers and Acquisition
- Trading
Course Information
Assessment
Assessments may consist of individual in-class tests, individual reports, in-class group presentations, group projects and exams.
Structure
This course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.
How to Apply
Applications for all our undergraduate Business courses are now open.
Fees
2022/23:
- UK - £9,250
- International - £14,750 (London), £13,750 (non-London)
Please note the fee for the Placement Year is 20% of the usual tuition fee i.e. £1,850 (Home) and £2,950 (International - London), £2,750 (International - non-London).
2023/24:
- UK - £9,250 per annum
- International - £16,700 per annum (London), £15,900 per annum (non-London)
Please note the fee for the Placement Year is 20% of the usual tuition fee i.e. £1,850 (Home) and £3,350 (International - London), £3,200 (International - non-London).