Sheffield Hallam University
UCAS Code: BB10 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
An access to HE Diploma, with at least 45 level 3 credits.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language at grade C or 4 or equivalent; Maths at grade C or 4 or equivalent.
UCAS Tariff
This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications excluding general studies For example: CC at A Level MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma. Pass overall from a T level qualification with D or E from core A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.
About this course
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**Course summary**
- Gain knowledge of core business areas, such as strategy, leadership, management and financial performance.
- Develop the skills you need for the business career you want.
- Learn how to lead change and innovation ethically and responsibly.
- Gain real-world experience in a diverse and exciting range of roles and sectors.
- Join a global community where business leaders, researchers and students network and collaborate.
Our course produces talented business leaders, influencers and organisational change agents who can make a real difference in organisations. You will study at one of the few UK Universities with direct links to the Institute of Leadership and Management. Not only can you access a vast range of learning resources, but you will also gain Professional Membership status on top of your degree.
If you don't meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) course, or you’d like extra preparation before starting degree-level study, we recommend you join the foundation course – which has been designed to encourage exploration and experimentation.
**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.
The course is delivered by a combination of experienced and active professionals and researchers. They create a rich, supportive and inclusive learning environment.
You can access placements, volunteering opportunities, training schemes, internships and work experience through our network of industry professionals and business leaders, such as IBM.
You learn through:
- On campus lectures and interactive seminars
- One-to-one tutor support
- Experiential learning in industry
- Real-world business change and consultancy projects
- Reflective practice and career planning
- Digital platforms and resources
- Opportunities for work-based placements and projects
**Key Themes**
Learn how to adapt quickly to dynamic, versatile, and fast-paced working environments. Find out what it means to instil a culture of innovation and creativity within teams. And understand what it means to launch and maintain a successful enterprise.
We will explore the significance of ethical, sustainable and responsible management practices to help us respond to contemporary business challenges. You will be encouraged to develop your network in our global community – where business leaders, researchers and students come together to solve problems.
As the course progresses, you will have the opportunity to choose your own learning pathway, picking from a range of modules to shape your future. These will help you develop the skills you’re interested in and prepare for a career that’s right for you.
**Applied learning**
We think the best way to learn something is to do it in the real world. That means putting learning into practice through placements, internships and consultancy projects through our global network of leading businesses.
**Placements**
You can undertake a year-long placement nationally or internationally – preparing you for your future career while gaining industry contacts and an applied professional diploma to add to your CV. Previous placement years have taken place at organisations such as Microsoft, Enterprise Cars, Bosch, 3M and E-on.
You can also study a language and potentially study at a European University for one semester – through the Turing Scheme.
**Live Projects**
A range of projects, business simulations and client-led tasks mean you can apply your knowledge to real-life scenarios, improving your analytical mindset, learning agility and critical thinking.
Modules
Year 1
Compulsory modules
Going Global
People, Decisions And Behaviours
Preparing For Success
Sustainable Innovation
Year 2
Compulsory modules
Business Innovation And Creativity
Contemporary Business
Foundations Of Business
Understanding People And Cultures
Year 3
Compulsory modules
Developing Your Impact As A Business Leader
Leading And Managing Organisational Change
Managing Business And Financial Performance
Elective modules
Business In Emerging Markets
Developing Your Business Idea
Experiential Marketing Events
Foreign Language (French, Spanish, Italian)
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 4
Optional modules
Placement Year
Year 5
Compulsory modules
Consultancy Project In Business Studies
Responsible And Ethical Business Practice
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 and practicals
Tuition fees
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Extra funding
Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.
The Uni
Sheffield Hallam University
College of Business Technology and Engineering
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Top job areas of graduates
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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