BA (Hons) Business (CMI)
Bachelor's degree
Blended learning in Manchester, London and Birmingham (USA)
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Methodology
Blended
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Duration
3 Years
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Credits
360
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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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.
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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)