Business and Management

UCAS code: N200

Here's what Loughborough College says about its Business and Management course.

Unlocking the potential and nurturing the next generation of business leaders, our BA (Hons) Business and Management Degree offers a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic world of business. The course is designed to ignite curiosity, foster critical thinking, and cultivate the skills, knowledge and insights necessary for success in a variety of industries.

From multinational corporations to small startups, effective management is essential for success in any organisation. By studying business and management, students gain a deep understanding of how businesses operate, how markets function, and how to lead teams to achieve organisational goals. This program combines academic rigour with practical application to real-world scenarios, preparing students for the world of work in a range of settings.

Course content During the three-year course, students gain a deep understanding of how businesses operate, how to enter and be successful in new markets, as well as how to lead teams to effectively achieve organisational goals. An emphasis is placed upon enterprise and entrepreneurship, with students learning the knowledge and skills to develop and grow a business idea, whilst being part of the internationally recognised Young Enterprise Start-Up Competition.

Progression Opportunities Graduates of our BA (Hons) Business and Management program are well-equipped for a wide range of career opportunities across various industries and sectors. Our alumni possess the skills and knowledge to excel in their chosen fields and have moved into areas such as sales and marketing, management and financial management as well as starting their own businesses. Achievement of this degree qualification also provides you with the platform for postgraduate study.

Year 1 (Level 4) modules include:

• Research and Academic Skills (RAS)
• Introduction to the Business Environment
• Principles of Marketing
• Leading and Managing People
• Effective Communication and Developing Collaborative Relationships
• Introduction to Financial Accounting
• Introduction to Entrepreneurship
• Operations Management

Year 2 (Level 5) modules include:

• Research Methods for Business
• Critical Perspectives in Management and Leadership
• Managing Human Resources and Equality and Diversity
• Business Law
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Leading Change
• Employability and Career Skills
• Essential Economics

Year 3 (Level 6) modules include:

• Research Project
• Business Enterprise
• Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility
• Contingency Planning and Crisis Management
• Strategic Management
• Digital Marketing

A mixture of traditional and innovative assessment methods will be used, including individual and group presentations, discussions, report writing, case studies, presentations, research and project work, examinations, reflective journals and work-based projects.