Business Management - Weekend Delivery (Full-time) (BA Hons)
This Business Management course provides a perfect opportunity to explore the fast-moving world of business and develop the skills you need to succeed across a range of sectors. Whether you’re interested in working in the public, private, or third sector, this course gives you the knowledge to make an impact.
The course is suitable for students from various academic backgrounds, not just business management. If you prefer to learn a broad range of business skills, rather than focusing on a single area, this programme is an ideal fit. You’ll gain core knowledge in areas such as marketing, human resources, information systems, accounting, and finance, which will help you understand how different parts of a business function.
Key themes of the course include leadership, strategy, innovation, and sustainability, all of which are vital in today’s business world. You’ll also develop essential problem-solving skills, allowing you to tackle real business challenges with confidence. The course offers a strong focus on ethical business practices, ensuring you understand the importance of responsible business in today’s global market. Additionally, the growing role of digital business is covered, helping you stay ahead in an increasingly technological environment.
This course offers practical learning experiences, preparing you for real-world business scenarios. You’ll work on a variety of tasks and enjoy developing sophisticated solutions to business problems and opportunities. Whether you’re interested in corporate management, starting your own venture, or exploring global business, you’ll be equipped to succeed.
Graduates of this programme have many career opportunities across different sectors and roles, including marketing, HR, and project management. The broad skill set makes this course ideal for those looking to enter various business roles, or even those interested in self-employment. If you decide to specialise after completing your degree, there are several pathway options available at Level 6, including Accounting & Finance, Marketing, Business Analytics, and Human Resources.
This course can also be a stepping stone for further study, such as an MBA. It is available for both home and international students, with flexible weekday or weekend study options to suit your needs.
Course details
- On-campus
- Full-time
- English
Tuition Fees 24/25
Home (Full-time): £9,000 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £13,500 per year
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
At the core of our Business Management course is a commitment to blending academic theory with practical application. We aim to cultivate critical thinking and hands-on problem-solving, ensuring students gain the skills necessary to thrive in the dynamic world of business. Our teaching focuses on preparing you for real-world challenges across diverse business environments.
Specialist pathway options available at level 6 include:
- BA (Hons) Business Management (Accounting & Finance)
- BA (Hons) Business Management (Marketing)
- BA (Hons) Business Management (Business Analytics)
- BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resources)
This course is available to apply as a weekday or weekend study option.
Those who successfully complete this programme are welcome to continue to study with us on one of our MBA Pathways.
This programme is available to Home and International applicants.
In your first year, you’ll build a strong foundation in business through modules like Introduction to Business, Global Business Environment, and Understanding Organisational Structure and Culture. You’ll also develop crucial academic skills and begin learning about leadership and stakeholder engagement, setting the groundwork for understanding how businesses operate and interact within wider environments.
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Your second year shifts focus to core business functions, including marketing, accounting, and human resource management. You’ll also explore entrepreneurship, develop skills in data handling and business intelligence, and learn how to make informed financial decisions with management accounting. These modules offer practical insights and strengthen your problem-solving abilities as you deepen your business expertise.
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In your final year, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise through pathways such as marketing, human resources, business analytics, or accounting & finance. You’ll also undertake a major project, allowing you to apply your knowledge in a practical setting. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the strategic thinking and management skills necessary to excel in a range of business roles.
All pathways:
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BA Business Management pathway
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Business Management (Accounting & Finance) pathway
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BA Business Management (Business Analytics) pathway
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BA Business Management (Marketing) pathway
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BA Business Management (Human Resources) pathway
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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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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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This programme is available to Home and International applicants.
A wide range of international qualifications which are equivalent to two A-Level passes, including International Baccalaureate and European Baccalaureate are recognised. The University will normally accept students who have completed a recognised International Foundation Programme, for example, those offered by UK Further Education Colleges, Universities, and Colleges of Higher Education.
English language proficiency at or exceeding an average IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent in any other approved test), with no score less than 5.5 in any components of the test.
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This programme offers an academically challenging, vocational experience which incorporates innovative teaching and assessment methods. Students will be expected to be active in managing their learning experience, to be creative and to take initiatives to develop themselves. The modules undertaken by our students within this programme are assessed formatively and summatively in line with the specific module assessment strategy.
The assessments vary but are not limited to the following: assignments, presentations, discussions, workshops, multiple-choice questions, online discussions, wikis, blogs, and a written research project. Students will receive feedback on all assessments undertaken which will come in the form of oral and/or written feedback.
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There will be no mandatory additional costs to study beyond the payment of tuition. Students should be prepared to incur the basic costs associated with study such as transport and may wish to purchase coffees, snacks or other sundry items on campus.
Many students also choose to invest in study support tools such as laptops over the course of their study, though this is not a programme requirement. Any activities related to study or student life which bear a cost beyond tuition will be optional, and the expense shall be clearly communicated to students at the time of registration.
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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 section.
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The programme boasts a high employability rate for graduating students who are in work within six months of completing the degree. A significant number of graduates also progress to postgraduate studies at this and other universities. Graduates will apply their knowledge and skills in the following fields:
- Human Resources
- Marketing and Sales
- Financial Services
- Public, private or third sector management
- Business Consultancy
- Postgraduate study/research