Blackburn College
UCAS Code: N101 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
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All applicants must show that they have a good level of spoken or written English, and if English is not your first language you'll need to demonstrate the ability to study in English. Applicants who do not meet the standard entry criteria but have relevant work / life experience will be considered on an individual basis and may be invited to interview.
About this course
The BA (Hons) Business with Management route does not focus on one narrow area of a business, but instead allows you to study a wider range of business practices, including marketing, finance, human resources and operations.
The Business with Management degree is designed for students who want to work in the fast-paced global world of private and public organisations, coordinating teams and using resources efficiently, or perhaps establishing and running their own business.
You will develop powers of analysis, problem solving skills, research skills, critical thinking, team work and interpersonal skills.
The degree is a modular programme which enables you to study a wide range of business-related topics. Our supportive, qualified and experienced staff, together with accessible and interactive lecture/seminar formats, all help to ensure you will have a rewarding academic experience.
We also offer a Foundation Entry option for this course:
Modules
All students take a total of 120 credits per level.
Level 4 Modules (all modules are mandatory) include: Introduction to the Business Environment, Principles of Human Resource Management, Understanding Organisations, Introduction to Finance, Business Study Skills, Career Planning and Personal Development, Business Environment : Economic Context and Business Environment : Integrated Perspectives
Level 5 Modules (all modules are mandatory) include: Information Analysis and Decision making, Understanding and Managing People, Operations and Quality, Research Methods, European and International Dimensions of Business, Business Marketing and Promotions
Level 6 Modules (there are 5 mandatory modules and 3 optional modules as indicated by *) include: Strategy, Business Operations, and Change, Research Development and Planning, Enterprise, Advanced Leadership and Management, Development and Evaluation (case study) Project*, Business Project*, Dissertation Project*
Assessment methods
Throughout the course a full range of assessment techniques will be used. You will be assessed by: Individual and group, Assignments, Presentations, Time constraint assessments, Examinations, Professional dialogue and Projects
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Blackburn College
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