BA (Hons) Business (CMI)

Bachelor's degree

Blended learning in Manchester, London and Birmingham (USA)

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Methodology

    Blended

  • Location

    At 3 venues

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Credits

    360

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Arden's BA (Hons) Degree in Business, will develop your management skills while exploring both internal and external business environments.

This Arden University Degree is taught via our Blended Learning programme, which lets you combine online study with lectures 2 days a week at one of our London, Manchester or Birmingham based study centres.

This Business Degree will not only teach you the basics of Business, but will also explore topics such as Management Skills, the Principles of Marketing, Business Analysis and Managing Change.

When you finish your Arden qualification you will be an adaptable ‘all-rounder’ in Business – essential in today's modern, ever changing business world.

Facilities

Location

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Birmingham (USA)
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London
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Manchester (Greater Manchester)
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About this course

As a Business graduate, you’ll have developed a wide range of transferable skills – and this will help you stand out in today’s competitive jobs market.

While studying you will:


Gain an in-depth understanding of business functions
Develop an analytical eye and critical thinking skills
Become an expert problem solver and confident communicator in business settings
Acquire an appreciation and understanding of organisational behaviour and structure
Start to have a strong idea of which career path you want to pursue

After graduating, you’ll be prepared for a vast range of professional roles. These could include:


Human Resources Manager
Business Development Executive
Business Performance & Transformation Consultant
Marketing Executive
Operations Manager
Financial Controller
Retail Manager

Business graduates who have studied with us (or in partnership with us) at Arden have gone on to fulfil roles such as Brand Manager, Business Analyst, Digital Marketing Specialist and Project Manager

Two subjects at GCE A-Level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent; OR
Have completed a recognised Access Programme or equivalent

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accreditation gives your Degree an added mark of quality, valued by employers across the UK.

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Subjects

  • Business Analysis
  • Marketing
  • University
  • Business
  • Environment
  • Business Environment
  • Management skills
  • Developing Personal
  • Finance
  • Introduction to Finance
  • Principles of Marketing

Course programme

Core Modules

Year 1

  • Developing Personal and Management Skills
  • Understanding the Business Environment
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Introduction to Finance
  • People in Organisations
  • Management Information Systems

Study skills

During the first 6 weeks of year 1 (Block 1) you will also attend 4 study skills workshops, providing advice and guidance to help you achieve university success. Sessions may include Reading & Note-Taking, iLearn Online Library, Referencing & Plagiarism and Approaching Assignments. This will bring your weekly class time up to 9.5 house a week for Block 1. The following study blocks will be the usual 8 hours classroom time (+ online tuition and self-guided study time).

Year 2

  • Managing Across Cultures
  • Business Processes
  • Enterprise & Entrepreneurship
  • Business Analysis
  • Managing Knowledge
  • Managing Change in Organisations

Year 3

  • Contemporary Management Issues
  • Strategic Management
  • Managing Self and Others
  • International Management
  • Research Methods and Dissertation

Please note that the modules listed are indicative and may be subject to change.

Assessments

We use a wide variety of assessment methods at Arden, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your strengths in more ways than one. These could include:

  • Assignments
  • Essays
  • Presentations
  • Case studies
  • Portfolios of work

To support your development and ensure that you’re on the right track with your Blended Learning studies, you’ll receive tutor feedback for every assessment you submit.

BA (Hons) Business (CMI)

Price on request