Applied Business (Management) (Full-time) (BA Hons)
The Applied Business (Management) degree offers you the chance to study key management principles and see how they apply in today’s fast-moving, digital world. As businesses operate in a globalised and digitised environment, you will learn to identify and tackle challenges, while spotting new opportunities in a modern, diverse business setting.
This programme is designed to help you develop essential entrepreneurial skills for managing in the digital economy. These skills will enable you to lead in both start-ups and established companies, as you learn how to foster enterprise and innovation.
Completing this course will give you the tools to create and use management frameworks and strategies that fit a range of unique business situations. Whatever the organisation, you’ll be equipped to adapt and apply your knowledge to real-world challenges.
You will also develop vital skills in communication, managing employee relations, and leading diverse workplaces. The course will help you manage organisational change effectively, ensuring that you’re ready for any career move.
Throughout the course, you’ll deepen your understanding of how businesses work, including how they relate to the wider economy and the broader business environment. You’ll be encouraged to think critically about change, develop a positive approach to new ideas, and build the skills you need to become an effective leader in a sustainable economy.
Delivered online, the programme offers a flexible and engaging learning experience. You’ll have access to tailored learning activities and exclusive video content, all while being supported by industry experts. This approach ensures you graduate with both the academic and practical skills to succeed.
The course content is industry-led, developed in partnership with major employers to reflect the skills and knowledge needed in today’s job market.
You will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts, whose real-world insights will boost your career-focused development and provide you with career enhancement opportunities.
Delivered through the Wales-Ducere Office, this programme utilises the expertise of the Ducere Global Leaders Faculty.
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Course details
- Distance Learning
- Full-time
- English
Tuition Fees 24/25
Home (Full-time): £9,000 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £13,500 per year
This programme is subject to revalidation.
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
The Applied Business (Management) programme is designed with a focus on real-world experience and enquiry-based learning. By encouraging students to actively explore and engage with contemporary business challenges, the course equips them with essential skills for critical thinking, collaboration, and adaptability in a rapidly evolving business environment.
In the first year, you will develop a strong foundation in business management principles. Core modules include the fundamentals of marketing, management, and finance. You’ll learn how to apply these concepts in real-world contexts, exploring key areas like project management, entrepreneurship, and business model development, helping you build essential analytical and problem-solving skills.
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The second year focuses on professional practice, enabling you to apply business theories to real-world scenarios. You will delve into key topics such as managing employee relations, social enterprise, and digital marketing. This year is designed to enhance your understanding of professional environments while honing decision-making and leadership skills crucial for career development.
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In the final year, the focus shifts to strategic application. You will study modules like applied leadership, big data, and global economy. These areas will help you build advanced strategic thinking skills necessary for managing diverse workplaces and tackling global business challenges. By the end of the year, you will be able to design and implement business strategies for diverse, modern organisations.
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Disclaimer
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We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals.
For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.
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Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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88 UCAS points plus 2 UK GCSE/GCE O level passes at Grade A–C in Maths and English; or significant work experience* plus 2 UK GCSE/GCE O level passes at Grade A–C in Maths and English.
*Work experience will be considered on an individual basis.
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Assessment methods vary from module to module but you can expect a range of assessments including, reports, presentations and analyses. Assessments combine academic rigour with authentic “real-world†tasks that demonstrate a student’s ability to meaningfully apply their knowledge and skills.
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There are no additional costs to this course.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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Graduates will develop capabilities including:
- Identifying opportunities for business improvement
- Designing strategies to leverage diverse teams from diverse backgrounds
- Utilising modern technologies to maximise effectiveness of organisations
- Through big data and other modern data services, identifying trends set to affect organisations
Implementing entrepreneurial approaches and skillsets within established organisations to assist companies in innovation efforts. Career opportunities include:
- Project Manager
- Strategy Specialist
- Operations Manager
- Business Owner