BA (Hons) Business Studies (Sandwich)

In preparation for your placement you'll be provided with a thorough grounding in key disciplines, and business processes and functions. The analytical and problem solving skills you'll develop will allow you to produce business plans, carry out market analysis and provide you with other key competencies which employers seek. You'll also expand your learning with a chance to study abroad for one trimester. You'll develop excellent transferable skills in communication, presentation, group working and analysis. All of which will prepare you for a number of careers in business. This is a full-time course studied over four years. You’ll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials and through independent study. What you study Year 1 Principles of Economics Accounting for Business Research and Study Skills Behavioural Studies Marketing One option module Year 2 Business and Management Challenges Introduction to Human Resource Management Strategic Appraisal World Economy Two option modules Year 3 Work-based Learning (-week placement) Year 4 Leadership in a Changing Environment Business Strategy and Sustainable Development International Business Dissertation One option module Work placement: A compulsory approved work placement in Year 3. Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study. You can view a list of all current modules in our module catalogue.