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Business Management

Entry requirements


Access to HE Diploma

M:15

Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English Language at grade C or 4 Maths at grade D or 4

UCAS Tariff

112-120

This must include at least 48 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example: BBC-BBB at A Level DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma. Merit overall from a T level qualification. A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies

About this course


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Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Other options

4 years | Sandwich | 2024

Subject

Business and management

**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**

**Course summary**
- Study the business management strategies that make iconic brands successful.

- Specialise in routes such as entrepreneurship, global business and sustainability.

- Embrace the future challenges of cultural, digital and technological change.

- Explore opportunities to learn a new language, start a venture or join a student society.

- Apply your learning to placements, internships, real-world consultancy and opportunities to study abroad.

- Join an international community of business leaders, researchers and students.

Given the fast pace of change, the course explores a wide range of modern market challenges and the strategies you’ll need to create a thriving business. You’ll learn to drive positive change in an organisation, to develop collaborative teams who optimise business performance – plus how to assess markets, analyse business performance and realise lucrative opportunities.

**How you learn**

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

You’ll study at our Sheffield Business School, rated in the top 5% globally for excellence in teaching and research. Here, you’ll join a global community where business leaders, researchers and business students all come together to solve problems and make things better.

Our academics are highly skilled professionals, bringing their cutting-edge knowledge and industry research into the classroom.

You learn through:

- On-campus lectures, seminars and tutorials

- Digital learning platforms

- Industry visits and field trips

- Independent study

- Live consultancy projects

- Practice-based learning and group work

- Simulated work environments

- Peer-to-peer feedback

- Problem-solving workshops

- Class debates

- Presentations

**Key Themes**

Throughout this course you’ll learn how to lead businesses, manage teams or hone your business specialism. You’ll innovate and make a positive impact.

You’ll study business models from a broad variety of sectors – championing environmental, social and ethical practices while exploring the future challenges posed by cultural, digital and technological change.

Real-world global application is deeply rooted throughout the course, helping you build your skills as an effective team player as you work to solve business challenges.

As the course progresses, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in an area of interest by choosing from a range of optional modules. And throughout the course, we’ll support your curiosity, courage and ambition by emphasising learning as a collaborative process – with an entrepreneurial, global and inclusive mindset, alongside the digital skills you need to get ahead.

**Course Support**

Throughout your learning journey, you’ll experience a range of dedicated support, such as:

- Access to our unique student support triangle to help with your personal, academic and career development.

- Access to our Skills Centre with one-to-ones, webinars and online resources.

- Free access to office and studio space, expert workshops, freelance opportunities and a vast business network ready for you to tap into.

- Career support for up to five years after graduating.

**Applied learning**

We think the best way to learn something is to do it in the real world. That means putting learning into practice on placements, internships and real-world consultancy projects – arranged through our global network of leading businesses.

**Placements**

You’ll have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you valuable work experience to prepare you for your future career – as well as an Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV.

Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.

You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.

**Year 1 **

**Compulsory modules **

Contemporary Business Management

Foundations Of Business

The Business Management Professional

Understanding People And Cultures

**Year 2**

**Compulsory modules**

Applied Business Management Practices

Change Management In A Global And Digital World

Managing Business And Financial Performance

**Elective modules **

Business In Emerging Markets

Developing Your Business Idea

Experiential Marketing Events

Foreign Language (French,Spanish,Italian,Chinese)

Managing And Developing People In Diverse Contexts

Managing Operations And The Supply Chain

Responsible Human Resource Management

The Corporate Customer

The Digital Customer Experience

**Year 3**

**Optional modules**

Placement Year

**Final year**

**Compulsory modules**

Consultancy Project In Business Management  

Responsible Global Business Management

Strategy In The Global And Digital Environment

**Elective modules **

Consumer Psychology

Contemporary Leadership In Context

Dynamic Issues In International Business

Employment Relations And Law

Global, Ethical And Responsible Management Approaches

Marketing In A Global Context

Assessment methods

Coursework, Practical.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£16,655
per year
International
£16,655
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

Extra funding

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

The Uni


Course location:

Sheffield Hallam University

Department:

College of Business Technology and Engineering

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

64%
Business and management

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Business and management (non-specific)

Teaching and learning

68%
Staff make the subject interesting
72%
Staff are good at explaining things
70%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
69%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

75%
Library resources
88%
IT resources
87%
Course specific equipment and facilities
55%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

95%
UK students
5%
International students
67%
Male students
33%
Female students
77%
2:1 or above
18%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
D
C

After graduation


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Average annual salary
95%
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Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

32%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
12%
Business, finance and related associate professionals
6%
Business, research and administrative professionals

As only a small number of students take courses in this subject area, there isn't much information on what graduates do when they finish, so bear that in mind when you review any stats. Management, finance and business roles are common, but it's a good idea to ask tutors what previous graduates taking specific courses went on to do when you're at an open day.

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Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Business and management (non-specific)

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