Croydon University Centre
UCAS Code: N100 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2 in English GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics Mature students who do not meet the entry criteria are encouraged to apply and will be considered on the basis of relevant work experience, passing the course entrance assessment (if deemed necessary by the course tutor) and successful interview. International applicants must satisfy the minimum English requirements as published on the College website and updated periodically (currently IELTS 6.0 or equivalent with minimum 5.5 in each of the four components).
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2 in English GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics Mature students who do not meet the entry criteria are encouraged to apply and will be considered on the basis of relevant work experience, passing the course entrance assessment (if deemed necessary by the course tutor) and successful interview. International applicants must satisfy the minimum English requirements as published on the College website and updated periodically (currently IELTS 6.0 or equivalent with minimum 5.5 in each of the four components).
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GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2 in English GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics Mature students who do not meet the entry criteria are encouraged to apply and will be considered on the basis of relevant work experience, passing the course entrance assessment (if deemed necessary by the course tutor) and successful interview. International applicants must satisfy the minimum English requirements as published on the College website and updated periodically (currently IELTS 6.0 or equivalent with minimum 5.5 in each of the four components).
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About this course
The BA (Hons) Business and Management programme is designed for those considering a career in business and management. The course aims to prepare you for the world of work. Whether you want to start your own business or are considering working for a multinational, this course aims to develop your confidence and equip you with detailed knowledge of relevant business management issues. It will give you in-depth knowledge and understanding of the business world, how to management people, and how to adapt to an ever-changing business environment.
The overall aim of the programme is to provide students with an academically challenging, integrated and intellectually stimulating suite of subjects and disciplines associated with a career in business and management. The programme has key employability and digital skills embedded within its modules designed to create employment-ready graduates.
The programme will enable graduates to progress to postgraduate study after completion. The course aims to equip and prepare graduates for the world of work. This course is will set up you to start your own business or to enter employment in the business world, from small local businesses, SME or public sector to large multinational corporations.
Modules
Students will be studying a suite of modules in each year of study including –
Year 1 (Level 4):
• Skills for Business
• Introduction to Business Law
• Organisations, Markets and the Economy
• Business Finance and Accounting
• People Management
• Principles of Marketing
Year 2 (Level 5):
• International Business and Globalisation
• Managing Process and Operations
• Entrepreneurship
• Management and Organisational Behaviour
• Marketing Management and Branding
• Management and Financial Accounting
• The Visitor Economy
Year 3 (Level 6):
• Strategy in Action
• International Marketing Strategy
• Managing Change
• Contemporary Issues in Management
• Business Project (40 credits)
Note modules are subject to approval.
Assessment methods
A variety of teaching and learning methods are used throughout to programme to engage the student. These include formal lecturers, seminars, case studies, role play, group activities and group forums. Learning outcomes for this degree programme will be assessed using different assessment methods including coursework, examinations and presentations.
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The number of business studies graduates fell significantly last year after a long period of increase. But there were still more than 14,000 degrees awarded and this is the third most popular subject for new graduates. Because so many graduates get business studies degrees, you can find them everywhere in the economy, and very few jobs are completely out of reach for a good business studies graduate. Around 40% go into jobs in finance, sales, recruitment, management (particularly retail) or marketing. There is also a small (but well paid) group who take their technical skills into computing and IT. Thousands of graduates from this subject go into professional jobs every year, and average starting salaries are above the average for all subjects and particularly healthy in London where they top £25k. Graduates with good degree grades in business studies are much more likely to get good jobs, so don’t be complacent, and keep a close eye on your grades.
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Business studies
The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
£27k
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