Management (Including Foundation Year) BA (HONS)
- Awarding Body: London Metropolitan University
- Duration: Three years
- Campus: London, Birmingham and Manchester
- Intakes: November, April and July
Overview
Study Business Management with the 6th ranked university for producing the highest number of CEOs and Managing Directors in the UK (Hitachi Capital, 2021).
Effective business management requires both theory and practice, and this course provides you with an opportunity to develop both your understanding of theory as well as its application in a wide variety of situations, as well as developing your practical skills. There is an emphasis on knowledge and understanding of business organisations, the business environment in which you operate and its management and the management of the people within. The course provides you with the skills and attributes that will enable you to compete and succeed in a wide range of fields that require management.
You will develop an understanding of the purposes, structures, size, scale, governance, operations and management of the functions and processes of business organisations, as well as the corporate behaviours and cultures which exist within and between different organisations. The course is designed to prepare you to deal with contemporary issues and challenges in the world of business.
The four-year Business Management (including foundation year) BA (Hons) degree has a built-in foundation year (Year 0) that provides you with an alternative route into higher education if you don’t have traditional qualifications or do not meet the entry requirements for an undergraduate degree.
This course is delivered as part of a partnership between QA Higher Education and London Metropolitan University. The programme is validated by the University and delivered by QA Higher Education.
Structure and content:
Year 0 (Foundation Year) |
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Development for Success in Business (30 credits) |
Orientation for Success in Higher Education (30 credits) |
The Context of Business (30 credits) |
Using and Managing Data and Information (30 credits) |
| Year 1 |
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| Understanding and Managing Data |
| Financial Accounting |
| Principles of Marketing |
Digital Business Management and Emerging Technologies |
Understanding the Business and Economic Environment |
Managing People in Organisations |
Principles of Management |
Professional Practice 1 (Learning Through Organisations) |
| Year 2 |
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Problem Solving: Methods and Analysis |
Leadership in Practice |
International Selling and Negotiation |
Organisation Design and Management |
Creating a Winning Business |
The Practice of Consultancy |
Developing Inclusive Organisations |
Marketing Communications |
| Year 3 |
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Dissertation (30 credits) |
Organising and Managing Across Cultures |
Practising Business Strategy (with simulation) |
The Practice of Management |
Leading Innovation |
Personal Finance |
Marketing Communications in Practice |
Teaching and assessment:
Timetable:
Full-time Schedule:
Evening and weekend students – Evening and weekend blended timetables will typically follow one of the below patterns each week:
2 evenings live online and 1 weekend day face-to-face on-campus, or
2 evenings face-to-face on-campus and 1 weekend day live online
Employability
The overall aim of the course is to deliver a contemporary and dynamic programme of study which provides you with the knowledge and skills inherent in the subject to prepare you for a career in business management by increasing your understanding of organisations, their management, the economy and the business environment.
By studying a degree in our blended learning model you will enhance your employability by demonstrating you successfully studied in a blended learning environment as part of your degree – a key requirement in today’s digitally focussed businesses
Graduates from London Metropolitan’s business degrees have gone on to develop careers in leading international corporations, management, government, consultancy and business research.
Some have also gone on to set up their own businesses or have continued their academic study through a postgraduate degree.
Course Fees:
For 2023-2024 entry, the maximum government-approved undergraduate tuition fee for home students is £9,250 per year. The University is able to charge this fee subject to an approved Access and Participation Plan for 2023-2024 and its current rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be eligible for ‘Home’ fee status.
Please read the student finance for EU students web page on https://www.gov.uk/ for information.
How to Apply?
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- We Connect
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- You Get Ready
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