Business Management with Digital Technologies
Solent University (Southampton)
UCAS Code: BMD1 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A minimum of 2 A Levels required if studying only A Levels, but can be used in conjunction with other qualifications
In combination with other qualifications
Access to HE Diploma
60 Credits with 45 M Level Credits and 15 P Level Credits
HNC (BTEC)
HND (BTEC)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
In combination with other qualifications
In combination with other qualifications
In combination with other qualifications
In combination with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
Or can be used in combination with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
In combination with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Or can be used in combination with other qualifications.
In combination with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In combination with other qualifications
In combination with other qualifications
T Level
UCAS Tariff
From a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Extended Diploma or OCR Extended Diploma. For detailed information on accepted qualifications, please view our Course Entry Statement (https://www.solent.ac.uk/how-to-apply/documents/course-entry-requirement-statement.pdf) Solent University is a proud champion of widening participation. For further information about our contextual offer, please visit our website (https://www.solent.ac.uk/how-to-apply/what-next/contextual-offers).
In combination with other qualifications
About this course
Develop the essential business skills for a career in management on this exciting, challenging professional degree course – blending the latest business management theory with innovations from the digital landscape.
From enquiry, analysis, evaluation and communication to knowledge of the latest business techniques and innovations, the course offers the complete package of business management skills for a great career – along with an innovative focus on digital technologies and their impact.
From blockchain to diversity, from horizon scanning to global digital solutions, you will study the latest innovations in theory and technology, learn to analyse future trends and identify the impacts on organisations and society – and recommend sustainable and ethical solutions to modern business challenges, applying your new knowledge and skills to real-world problems.
Ranked in the UK top 25% for business, management and marketing (Guardian Best UK University Guide 2021), Solent Business School delivers the skills and confidence you’ll need to progress a successful career in business and management – or even to start up your own business. Solent is fourth in UK universities for graduate start-ups, and has held a top ten spot for four years running (HE-BCI survey, 2019)
Led by a diverse teaching team with a range of business expertise and connections, you will expand your career horizons and professional network. The course is also dual accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), offering a professional leadership and management award (level 5) alongside your degree.
Dual accredited with Chartered Management Institute; on graduation, you will also receive a level 5 professional diploma in leadership and management.
**What does this course lead to?**
When you graduate from this innovative and engaging course you will have a broad range of transferable skills, allowing you to pursue careers in any of the following areas:
Business project manager
Business and risk analyst
Business planning manager
Business development manager
Business advisor
Corporate banking manager
Wealth manager
Investment manager
IT manager
Digital delivery manager
Data analyst
Financial analyst
Digital transformation project manager
Digital marketing manager
**Who is this course for?**
Business management at Solent Business School is ideally suited to students who want to lead, manage and make a difference. You want to add and create value for society the economy and yourself. You may not be sure yet which industry or organisation will suit you. You may work for a social enterprise, charity, government, big local, global business or smaller entrepreneurial firm or start-up. You may even start your own business.
Whatever your aspiration, you know you have the potential to be a creative, problem solver with determination. Our course will provide the digital business, research-informed insights and practical work skills to help you unlock that potential.
Modules
YEAR 1 - CORE MODULES
Positive Psychology for Success
Contemporary Management Theory
Data Analysis, Tools and Application
Marketing, Sales and Negotiation Skills
Business Finance for Managers
Creative Enterprise and Innovation
YEAR 2 - CORE MODULES
Project Management in Business
Operations Management
Values Driven Leadership
Community Enterprise
Analytics and Business Intelligence
Human Computer Interaction
YEAR 3 - CORE MODULES
Sustainable Strategic Management
Developing the Professional Manager
Research Methods
Final Major Project
Ecological Economics
UX Strategies
Assessment methods
The course is assessed through simulation, reports, plans, presentations, evaluation and analysis, podcasts, blogs, reflective logs, papers and coursework assessments that relate to the real-world of ‘doing’ business in a digital world.
Tuition fees
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Extra funding
Solent University offers a number of bursaries, grants and scholarships. For more information, please visit https://www.solent.ac.uk/finance/grants-bursaries-scholarships/bursaries
The Uni
Solent University (Southampton)
Department of Business and Law
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