BA (Hons) Business Management and Leadership

• GCSE: For all applicants, Grade C or above, or Grade 4 under newly reformed GCSE grading, in English Language and Mathematics, or equivalent. Please note the University does not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as suitable alternatives to GCSEs.
• A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.
• EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.
• Access: Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma; to include 30 level 3 credits at merit.
• Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.

English Language Requirement:

• If English is not your first language, you will be required to meet the UK Border Agency and Universities minimum English Language requirements such as the International English Language Test (IELTS) overall score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component.

Year 0 (Foundation Year)

• Becoming a Professional
• Introduction to Organisations, Enterprise and Management 
• Economics and Accounting for the Real World
• Introduction to Law in a Social, Business and Global Context

Year one

The first year provides a foundation for the development of the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary for future success.

• Meeting the Management Challenge
• Understanding Business and Financial Information
• Understanding the Market Process
• Understanding Organisations and People
• Engaging in Critical Business Enquiry
• Understanding the Business and Economic Environment

Year two

In the second year, you will study modules relating to the main functional areas of business, alongside specialist management modules, and you will develop your research and enquiry skills.

• Managing People
• Accounting Information for Business
• The Experience and Practice of Organisations
• Methods of Enquiry
• Managing Business Processes
• Organisational Leadership

All students are encouraged to spend their third year on placement and the curriculum in the second year provides support in securing this placement.

Final year

The final year will include a major project, along with modules which require the integration of the knowledge gained in the earlier years of study and a number of advanced management module options which allow you to further develop your specific interests.The final year curriculum also includes a focus on managing change, both in organisational terms and in terms of your own career.

• Final Year Project - Work-based Enquiry Project or Critical Business Enquiry Project or Enterprise Project or Business Project (International Direct Entrants Only)
• Strategic Management
• Coaching in Organisations
• Leadership and Organisation Development
• Advances in Leadership