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University of Bedfordshire

UCAS Code: N2AF | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

A level

C,C,C-B,B,B

96 - 120 UCAS Tariff points

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English and Mathematics grade C or equivalent

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMM-DDM

96 - 120 UCAS tariff points

UCAS Tariff

96-120

About this course

Course option

4years

Full-time including foundation year | 2025

Subject

Business and management

One of seven Business Management pathway options, this course merges business management with digital expertise, preparing graduates for data-driven careers. You gain a thorough training in data analysis, decision-making and real-world application from day one, exploring business management areas such as marketing and management as well as programming for data analysis; soft system analysis; and data modelling.

**Foundation Year**
In the Foundation year you will study three days per week. The focus will be on academic writing skills and numeracy, plus subject-specific content to fully prepare you for entry to an Undergraduate degree. It provides a balance between content related to your chosen subject and the range of wider skills required for undergraduate study. This is an integrated four-year degree, with the foundation year as a key part of the course. You will be required to pass the foundation year in order to progress to the first year of your degree. This course is ideal for those who do not meet our standard entry requirements or those with a non-standard educational background. It will allow you to graduate with a full undergraduate degree in your chosen subject in four years.

**Facilities and Specialist Equipment**
- New, state-of-the-art business analytics suite to support data analytics, 'big-data', data mining, digital marketing, SEO and other management skills.

- Harvard Business Publishing - international learning resources providing advanced business simulations in areas such as sustainability and digital processes.

- Our Reuters trading room, reacting to live ‘stock-market’ data.

- Software includes Microsoft Power BI and Vensim simulation.

- Access to Sage, Refinitiv Workspace and the econometrics software STATA.

**Your Student Experience**
- Become adept at facilitating data-driven solutions for today's market, developing skills that give you the edge in the fast-paced digital transformation of business.

- Benefit from a course that gives you the flexibility to change pathway option at the end of your first year.  

- Learn from research-driven academics actively involved in consultancy work.

- Take up opportunities for consultancy experience during the second year of the degree, assisting businesses – from start-ups to established corporations - to solve problems, up-skill and innovate.

- Benefit from masterclasses from industry experts so you benefit from their experience and keep at the leading edge in your field.

- Benefit from field trips to see business management and analytics in action at companies such as John Lewis, Volvo, PW Gates Logistics, Luton Recycling and RAJA Packaging.

Assessment methods

Assessment takes a variety of forms, including essays and reports, portfolios, individual and group presentations (individually assessed), research proposals and exams.

The Uni

Course location:

Luton Campus

Department:

Department of Strategy and Management

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What students say

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Business and management (non-specific)

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

68%
UK students
32%
International students
46%
Male students
54%
Female students
53%
2:1 or above
46%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

D
C
E

After graduation

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Business and management (non-specific)

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£18,000
low
Average annual salary
91%
low
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

28%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
10%
Customer service occupations
8%
Administrative occupations: finance

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.

What about your long term prospects?

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

Business and management (non-specific)

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