Business Studies (Year 3, Direct Entry), BA Hons

This general business programme enables students who have previously completed a foundation degree, a HND, or two years of higher education in business or management to "top up" to a business studies honours degree. The programme is aligned to a general business curriculum and is academically informed and well regarded by industry. This programme is suited for home, EU and international students.

Aims of the programme:

To prepare students for careers in business and management by developing in them a systematic, broad, analytical and integrated understanding of key aspects of business.
To study organisations, business and management and the changing external environment in which organisations operate.
To equip students with both practical skills that enhance their employability in business, and with broader cognitive, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills which provide the foundation for lifelong learning.

UCAS code

N100 G BA/BS

School

Business

Location

Greenwich Campus

Attendance

1 year full-time
2 years part-time

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

EITHER a foundation degree or HND in business or management

OR two years' successful study of business and management at an accredited and approved provider of higher education.

– Applicants must be competent in English with an IELTS score of 5.5 or above.

Assessment

Students are assessed through coursework, exams, presentations, simulations and tests.

Professional recognition

This programme allows associate membership of the Chartered Management Institute diploma examinations to holders of these degrees who have completed the appropriate final-year marketing options.

Career options

Graduates may pursue opportunities in small business ownership and in human resource management, operations and logistics, advertising and marketing, finance and general management.

Managing Strategy (30 credits)
Leadership (15 credits)
Consultancy Project OR Thematic Independent Studies(30 credits)
Two or three options chosen from: Small Business Development (30); International Business Management (30); Human Resource Management (30); Contemporary Issues in Marketing (30); Advanced Project Management(15); Innovation in Action (15); Contemporary Issues in Management (15); E-Business (15) (45 credits)

Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

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Business General

We offer a wide range of career paths in the private or public sectors. We have strong links with industry and our students have the opportunity to undertake a consultancy project with an employer.