Business Management BA (Hons) / FdA

University College Birmingham

Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    3 Years

In the immensely competitive business environment, corporations are constantly seeking recruits with the knowledge and skills to solve complex problems and help achieve strategic success. Our Business Management degree will equip you with all the essentials to put you in prime position for meeting this industry demand, paving your way to an accomplished career in business.

This course has been developed in close partnership with industry experts and professional bodies including the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Business Graduates Association (BGA), ensuring your learning is up-to-date and optimised for employment in the sector. You will be armed with core business management skills and an understanding of the international business environment, as well as a sound grounding in marketing, business analytics, finance, supply chain and logistics.

As part of our business degree, you will learn through a combination of real-world simulations and workshops, supported by cutting-edge practical training facilities including our Financial Trading Suite. You’ll also have the chance to gain extensive industry experience on a paid 48-week placement, while you will gain an additional CMI qualification on completion of the course. What’s more, if you have entrepreneurial ambitions, we offer a wealth of support for student start-ups to get you up and running.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Summer Row, B3 1JB

Start date

On request

About this course

Career opportunities
The example roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.

Business manager
Management consultant
Business graduate
Business owner
Sales executive
Graduate assistant

Entry requirements
Business Management BA (Hons)

A-levels: An A-level grade profile of CCC-CDD.

BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of MMM-MMP. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.

Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 96-80 UCAS Tariff points will be required.

Access to Higher Education Diploma: 96-80 UCAS Tariff points, including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.

University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organisations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognised by industry.

INDUSTRY APPROVED – Complete our CMI-accredited business management course and get a Level 5 award in Leadership, with membership of the CMI and BGA throughout your degree and access to a wealth of additional learning resources
WORK PLACEMENT – Boost your work-ready skills and industry experience on an optional 48-week paid placement, with no tuition fees during your placement year
PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Develop a variety of practical skills working and studying in our Financial Trading Suite and Digital Creative Studio on campus
ENRICHMENT – Learn from experts through real-world simulations, workshops and guest lectures

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2018

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Subjects

  • Business and Management
  • Business Environment
  • Teaching
  • Financial
  • Finance
  • International
  • Marketing
  • Supply
  • Industry
  • International Business
  • Financial Training

Course programme

Course breakdown

Students on the FdA have the option of progressing onto the final year upon completion of the foundation degree.

YEAR 1

Core Modules
  • Introduction to Business Analytics
  • International Business Environment
  • Marketing Dynamics
  • Principles of Finance
  • Essentials of Digital Marketing Communications
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management
YEAR 2

Core Modules
  • Employability and Career Planning
  • Financial Management
  • Business Communications
  • Leading People
  • Marketing Intelligence
  • Business Analytics
YEAR 3
  • Work Placement (Optional)
YEAR 3/4

Core Modules
  • Performance Management
  • International Marketing
  • Leadership and Enterprise Strategy
  • Corporate Risk Management
  • Research Project
Teaching and assessment

Note: Indicative information only – actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction.

Teaching

Example of a typical teaching week (up to 14 contact hours):
  • Large group teaching – 5 hours
  • Smaller group teaching – 7 hours
  • Tutorials – 2 hours
  • Graduate Advantage – 1 hour
  • Subject related workshops – 1 hour
  • You will also need to commit around 20 hours per week for individual study time.
Assessment

Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course:
  • Coursework – 70%
  • Practical assessment – 22%
  • Written examinations – 8%
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.

Additional information

Tuition fees

UK/EU students

If you are a UK/EU student enrolling on a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £9,250 per each full year. A half year tuition fee is £4,625. UK/EU students do not pay tuition fees for any placement periods.

International students

If you are an international student enrolling on a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £11,500 per year.

If you complete a placement year, there will be an administration fee of £500 for a full year, or £250 for a half-year placement.

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