Programme Overview

The programme is designed for students who see themselves as future business professionals in any industry (private/public/voluntary). The programme provides various opportunities to develop knowledge and expertise required to be a successful manager.

The BA (Hons) Business Management blends both  academic study and skills development in order to enhance your employability. In order to enable you to develop broad knowledge in the desired area, the course has an emphasis on applying the knowledge developed in real life situations through case studies or working in and with real organizations.

Additionally, you acquire a wide range of skills and competencies useful for dealing competently with real-life practical problems. The course will focus on the ability to think critically and will, therefore, enable you to analyse and evaluate solutions to complex, real-life problems.

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Course Content

Level 4 Modules

BUS401 - Communications in Organisations ( 20 Credits )

Communication is the key to effective operations and working effectively with others. Throughout this module, learners will grasp a range of communication techniques used for a variety of commercial purposes.

BUS402 - Leadership and the Organisation (20 Credits)

To look at the important function of management which helps to maximize efficiency and to achieve organizational goals.

BUS403 - Financial Awareness (20 Credits)

In this module, learners will compare and contrast some examples of good and bad financial decision making and the impact on the business.

BUS404 - Managing Change (20 Credits)

To provide the learner with an understanding of the key concepts of managing change and knowledge in a business setting.

BUS405 - Business Operations (20 Credits)

This module looks at the administration of business practices to create the highest level of efficiency possible within an organization.

BUS406 - Developing Teams (20 Credits)

This module aims to develop project management skills for a work-based team project by implementing the different stages of project development, implementation and review.

Level 5 Modules

BUS501 - Customer Management (20 Credits)

This module looks on the systems, processes and applications needed to manage the customer relationship.

BUS502 - Business Development (20 Credits)

This module focuses on the creation of long-term value for an organization from customers, markets, and relationships.

BUS503 - Effective Decision Making (20 Credits)

Learners will complete exercises in effective decision making throughout this module to equip with the right skills to make good decisions as the leaders.

BUS504 - Responding to the Changing Business Environment (20 Credits)

The aim of this module is to enable learners to understand the range of performance measures needed to analyse and determine business environment, and the change processes that can then be used to improve organisational performance.

BUS505 - Risk Management and Organisations (20 Credits)

This module focuses on the process of identifying, assessing and controlling threats to an organization's capital and earnings and to prepare for the unexpected by minimizing risks and extra costs before they happen.

BUS506 - Business Models and Growing Organisations (20 Credits)

This module looks at the business models to create the growth of the organisatons and rationalizing of how organisations create, deliver, and capture values, in economic, social, cultural or other contexts.

Final Year Modules

Strategic Marketing (30 credits)

Managing Innovation in Business (30 credits)

Leading and Managing change (30 credits)

Corporate Strategy & Governance (30 credits)

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Entry Requirements

Entry to Level 4 Diploma in Business Management

Learners who have demonstrated some ability and possess qualifications at Level 3 or high school equivalent award

Should be at least 18 years old

Entry to Level 5 Diploma in Business Management

Completion of Level 4

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How will I be assessed?

Assessment is through coursework.

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Course Duration

The BA (Hons) Business Management course can be completed in 9 to 12 months.

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Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning is the recognition of non-certified learning towards a full unit or a qualification. You are able to gain credits using your previous regulated or unregulated qualifications or work experience. You can submit your CV for an evaluation of the RPL eligibility here.

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Tuition Fee

Total Programme Fee
Please contact admissions office to get details on the latest tuition fee.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the cost of my programme?

• All course material, including online modules and written assignments
• Personal tutor support with online sessions
• Dedicated student support
• Access to an online community learning forum
• Assignment marking and feedback

Am I eligible for this programme?

You are eligible if you meet our stipulated entry requirements.

Will there be an interview?

There is no interview process. Your application will be submitted to Bucks University via Magna Carta College.