Business Studies

Semesters 1 and 2 are designed to provide students with a broad grounding in the subjects of Business and Management and include the history of management, management practice, organisational behaviour, decision-making for business, change and business innovation. Analytical techniques that underpin business activity and management are also introduced. Modules will also be undertaken by students from Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing and Retail Marketing.

Year 2 entry is available for suitably qualified candidates who can expect a seamless transition into Semester 3.

Semesters 3 and 4 focus on the fundamentals of Business and Management including the organisation of business, business economics and accounting and finance for business.

Year 3 entry is available for suitably qualified applicants who can expect a seamless transition into Semester 5.

From Semesters 5-8 the Business Studies Degree is structured to ensure that students follow a programme of interlinked core modules which include International Business, Entrepreneurship, Business and Ethics, Strategic Management and Business Research Methods, so providing an excellent grounding in the subject of Business. These are studied alongside a selection of elective modules which may include HRM, Project Management, Marketing, Retail Studies, Operations Management, and Public Sector Management.

You will have numerous opportunities to develop appropriate work-related skills at every stage of your studies, culminating in the Professional Development and Practice module in Semester 8 which helps you prepare for entering the workplace.