Business Management
Entry requirements
A level
Required subjects and grades: GCSE Mathematics at grade 5/B and English at grade 6/B General Studies is not accepted as one of three A2s, but a good performance may be taken into account if you fail to meet the conditions of the offer and have General Studies as a fourth A2.
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
6,6,5 at Higher Level accepted with a minimum of 32 points overall.
BTEC Extended Diploma - Only the following subjects can be considered: Applied Science, Business, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. BTEC Diploma - Only the following subjects can be considered in combination with 1 A level): Applied Science, Business, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma - Only the following subjects can be considered (in combination with 2 A Levels): Agriculture, Applied Human Biology, Applied Law, Applied Psychology, Applied Science, Business, Computing, Construction and the Built Environment, Countryside Management, Creative Digital Media Production, Creative Media Production, Engineering, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Environmental Sustainabilty, Forensic and Criminal Investigation, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Information Technology, Land-based Technology, Music, Music Technology, Operations and Maintenance Engineering, Performing Arts, Personal and Business Finance, Pharmaceutical Science, Production Arts, Public Services, Sport, Sport and Exercise Science, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Sports Coaching and Development, Travel and TourismSports Coaching and Development, Travel And Tourism
Only the following subjects can be considered: Management and Administration; Accounting; Finance.
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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About this course
Our BSc Business Management programme equips you with the expertise to understand the changing world of business on a national and global scale. Our graduates are highly sought after by diverse employers for their critical and analytical skills, as well as their in-depth knowledge of current business practices.
**Why study this course**
The BSc Business Management degree at Birmingham is constantly evolving to reflect the changing world of business. Combining academic theory and practical teaching, we focus on developing your knowledge and understanding of Business Management while providing you with a range of practical skills to enable you to succeed in the workplace.
-We are ranked 19th in the Complete University Guide (Complete University Guide, 2024).
-You will study at one of the handful of business schools in the UK that holds the prestigious ‘triple-crown’ accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).
-Your employability options are vast and varied, our strong links with industry mean that rigorous undergraduate academic study is combined with a real practical focus, leading to excellent job opportunities.
-We are the 3rd most targeted university of top UK employers (High Fliers Research 2023).
**Your programme of study**
Your first year is a compulsory foundation year, introducing you to key areas in the study of business. In your second and final years you will have the freedom to explore the themes of the programme. The modules offered may change from time to time to better reflect developments in the world of business. In your final year you also have the opportunity to take a work experience module in a charity or not-for-profit organisation.
Depending on the options you choose you may be able to gain partial exemption from the examinations of professional bodies such as ICAEW, CIMA and ACCA.
Modules
Please see the course page on our website for a full list and detailed description of modules on offer: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/business/business-management.aspx.
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University of Birmingham
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