Our BA Business Management degree is rated 3rd in London for student satisfaction.
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Duration
3-years
Study mode
Full-time, Lectures, seminars and workshops 3 days per week
Start date
Apply now to start in October 2024
Awarding Body
Wrexham University
Fees year 1
Home: £9,250
International: £12,000
Location
Taught at our Central London campus
UCAS code
BM03
Entry Requirements
112 UCAS tariff points
What’s it like studying business management
I knew I could grow my skillset in this institute. Through my years of study here, I have learned a lot of things about Business Management, they are really rich modules. Bloomsbury changed my mindset massively, and helped me understand exactly what I wanted to do with my future.
Course Modules
Each module is worth 30 credits and all Level 4 modules are mandatory. There are four Level 4 modules and you will complete two modules in your first term of Year 1, and two in your second term of Year 1.
You’ll learn to identify and describe the internal organisational structures, functions and processes of businesses in this module. This will help you to explain and analyse the risks and opportunities that internal and external factors have on contemporary organisations.
Assessment
Portfolio | 40% |
Poster presentation | 60% |
Marketing is the practice of promoting businesses and their products. This module considers how you can apply and adapt a range of marketing concepts and tools to satisfy both customer needs and business goals in various scenarios. You will discuss the concepts of marketing and the principles that underpin marketing techniques as well as analyse the latest marketing trends.
Assessment
Portfolio | 50% |
Group project | 50% |
This module focuses on the role of Human Resources and People Development. Using the Employee Life Cycle model, you will analyse different approaches to how people are valued in the workplace. You’ll also learn how to apply appropriate techniques to resolve issues, or promote best practice in various scenarios, and reflect on their effectiveness.
Assessment
In-class test | 50% |
Simulation | 50% |
Common financial terms used in modern business are examined in this module; how to interpret basic financial statements, make recommendations for financial planning, and prepare a financial budget, are all covered. You will be able to complete basic financial tasks using technological solutions where appropriate, discuss trends in financial services and analyse their impact on modern businesses after successfully completing the Financial Knowledge and Skills for Modern Business module.
Assessment
Portfolio | 70% |
Report | 30% |
Each module is worth 30 credits and all Level 5 modules are mandatory. There are four Level 5 modules and you will complete two modules in Term 1 of Year 2, and two modules in Term 2 of Year 2.
This module considers organisational behaviour concepts which inform practice so that you can confidently explain how leadership and culture influence each other and organisations as a whole. You’ll also analyse and evaluate your own capabilities to comsider how you can manage yourself and lead others in a professional context by creating a personal development plan.
Assessment
Case study | 70% |
Reflective practice | 30% |
How Business Intelligence (BI) supports businesses’ decision-making and evaluating the suitability of BI technology is examined in this module. You’ll uncover how to interpret data and information as well as how to visualise it in order to help others interpret it.
Assessment
Report | 50% |
Presentation | 50% |
Key principles, models and approaches for project and operations management are considered in this module. You will learn how to design a comprehensive project plan using suitable software and how to make recommendations.
Assessment
In-class test | 50% |
Project | 50% |
In the modern-day, all businesses and organisations must consider their environmental consequences and the social impact of their operations. This module will help you to identify and discuss the significant ethical and sustainability-focused issues confronting contemporary organisations. Using the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Agenda as a framework, this module will enable you to provide solutions to ethical issues arising in business.
Assessment
Portfolio | 70% |
Project | 30% |
Each module is worth 30 credits and only the Applied Business Strategy module is mandatory at Level 6. You must complete four Level 6 modules and can select your other three Level 6 modules to specialise your degree. The Applied Business Strategy module and one optional module will take place in Term 1 of Year 3 and your remaining two optional modules will take place in Term 2 of Year 3.
All optional modules are delivered subject to sufficient student demand.
This module hones in on business strategy, management theories and concepts so that you can apply a range of tools to conduct strategic audits of organisations and their environment. How to justify sustainable strategies for organisations and produce an implementation plan are all covered in the Applied Business Strategy module.
Assessment
Literature review | 40% |
Report | 60% |
(Marketing Specialisation)
Critical evaluation of digital technologies’ and digital marketing tools’ impact on business activities form the basis of this module. You will learn how to examine and critically evaluate the importance of digital analytics in business performance and apply various tools to develop responsible, sustainable and ethical digital marketing campaigns. Evaluating the effectiveness of digital marketing campaigns is also covered in this module.
Assessment
Written assignment | 40% |
Simulation | 60% |
(Human Resource Management Specialisation)
This module considers the relationship between Human Resources and organisations’ business goals and objectives. You will discuss and critically evaluate Human Resources’ role in leading change within a business. Workforce planning and development practices are explored in the module, as are critically evaluating the appropriateness of HR policies and strategies within a changing environment and how this meets the interests of a range of stakeholders.
Assessment
Portfolio | 70% |
Presentation | 30% |
(Entrepreneurship Specialisation)
For this module, you will evaluate the feasibility of a business idea by developing a business plan for a start-up venture. You will select and apply appropriate techniques to deliver an effective business pitch.
Assessment
Portfolio | 50% |
Report | 50% |
(Marketing specialisation)
This module equips you with a powerful set of tools to take your marketing prowess to the next level. You will explore the latest in marketing and consumer research, as well as delve into consumer behaviour concepts. You’ll be able to skillfully critique and dissect the intricacies of strategic marketing decisions, and emerge with the ability to craft sustainable and effective marketing recommendations.
Assessment
Portfolio | 50% |
Group project | 50% |
(Human Resource Management specialisation)
By the end of this module, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of the crucial role HR plays in business success. You will learn:
- How to skillfully navigate the most pressing issues facing modern businesses
- Critical techniques to evaluate management practices and find innovative solutions to improve performance.
- How to weigh up societal and environmental developments and their impact on the workplace and its people.
With a wide range of practical tools and techniques at your disposal, you’ll be equipped to tackle real-world HR challenges with confidence and promote best practices in any situation.
Assessment
Portfolio | 50% |
Coursework | 50% |
(Entrepreneurship specialisation)
This module provides the skills and knowledge to take organisations to new heights. You’ll learn how to evaluate different approaches to achieving growth and discover how to identify sustainable opportunities for development. You’ll also consider how to achieve this growth by assessing the resources you need, and managing the risks associated with growing a business. You will then amalgamate all of this into your own business growth plan.
Assessment
Portfolio | 50% |
Report | 50% |
For this module, you will put your degree to the test by diving into a complex business management investigative project of your choice. You’ll have the opportunity to showcase your skills and apply everything you’ve learned to analyse your topic from every angle. From choosing the best research methods to justifying your strategy, you’ll need to apply the right methodology for the job.
With your arsenal of theoretical frameworks, you’ll critically evaluate all the information you have gathered to draw powerful conclusions and propose feasible solutions to business problems.
Assessment
Research proposal | 10% |
Project | 90% |
Jumpstart your career and gain practical, real-life experience in the business world. You’ll have the chance to identify and tackle relevant, real-life business issues and expand your knowledge and understanding through the practical application of business theory on your Internship module.
With your academic knowledge and understanding, you’ll be able to transfer your skills to real-life situations, critically evaluate, and apply your newfound knowledge to produce a project report. As you reflect on your work-based business practice, you’ll see how academic knowledge and understanding underpin everything you do.
Assessment
Written assignment | 70% |
Reflective practice | 30% |
Take the reins of your own learning journey, in this module, you’ll have the freedom to explore a topic of your choice. You’ll learn how to negotiate, plan, and conduct a comprehensive study and assignment in your area of interest. With your newfound skills, you’ll become a critical thinker, able to identify and evaluate complex issues from multiple perspectives and synthesise compelling arguments to support your conclusions, solutions, or recommendations. This module proves your ability to evaluate and apply knowledge so that you’re able to communicate your findings with confidence and impact.
Assessment
Written assignment | 20% |
Written assignment | 80% |
Should you wish to do so, you can graduate with BA (Hons) Business Management (Marketing), BA (Hons) Business Management (Entrepreneurship) or BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management) by selecting relevant Level 6 modules.
To receive BA (Hons) Business Management (Marketing), you must complete the following two Level 6 modules:
- Digital Marketing
- Advanced Marketing with Consumer Behaviour
If you wish to graduate with BA (Hons) Business Management (Entrepreneurship), you must complete the following two Level 6 modules:
- Innovation and Business Planning for Entrepreneurs
- Business Development for Entrepreneurs
You can graduate with BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management), by completing the following two Level 6 modules:
- Human Resource and the Business
- Applied Human Resource Management
We use oral assessments, presentations, simulations, group, and individual, projects in addition to traditional assessment methods (examinations and coursework) so that you can explore and express your abilities in different ways. Assessments are not just a way of assessing whether something has been learned, but an opportunity to develop skills that will equip you in your future life and career.
When you graduate, you also receive a CMI Level 5 qualification and can apply for Chartered Manager status, the highest status that can be achieved in the management and leadership profession.
You can complete an internship module as part of this course and expand your knowledge through the practical application of business theory. Our Careers Hub also helps students to take part in paid and voluntary positions.
- 112 UCAS tariff points
- If you do not meet these requirements, you may be considered as a non-standard applicant.
- Diploma / Technical Diploma / Grade 14
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Brevet de Technicie Supérieur
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- TÃtulo de Técnico Profesional
- TÃtulo de / TÃtulo de Técnico Superior
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Diploma
- Associate Degree
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Bachelor Degree (when studied for 2 or 3 years)
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Indian School Certificate (Year 12)
- Diploma (from a TVET Institution)
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- TÃtulo de Auxiliar Técnico
- TÃtulo de Técnico (Ensino Médio)
- Curso Superior de Formação EspecifÃca
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Técnico Superior
- Técnico Universitario
- Grado de Bachiller (when studied for 2 years)
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Técnico Profesional
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Diplomado
- Técnico Superior
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Al-Azhar Training Diploma
- Diploma from Technical / Commercial / Industrial / Health institutes
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Técnico en [Subject Area]
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Ghana Education Service: Diploma in Business Studies
- University Certificate or Diploma
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Técnico (Universitario) / Diplomado
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
- Diploma in General Studies
- Foundation Diploma / Diploma of Foundation Studies
- Professional Diploma (from the Vocational Training Council)
- Diploma (from the Vocational Training Council or a Polytechnic)
- Diploma Yi Jin
- Advanced Diploma
- Higher Certificate
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- India Standard XII Central Government Boards: 65%
- Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE)
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)India Standard XII State Boards: 70%
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Ijazah – Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan / Madrasah Aliyah Kejuruan (when studied for 4 years or more)
- Diploma I (D1)
- Diploma II (D2)
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- High School Diploma – Theoretical Stream
- High School Diploma – Technical and Vocational Stream
- High School Diploma – Work and Knowledge Stream
- First Degree Technician’s Certificate
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Diploma of Technician
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Community College Diploma
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Diploma / Certificate from PAAET College
- Diploma / Certificate from PAAET Institute
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Diplôme de Technicien Supérieur
- Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Certificate
- Diploma
- DVM
- Foundation in [Subject Area]
- Matrikulasi
- STPM
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- International Advanced (A) Level / Higher Secondary School Certificate
- Diploma / Advanced Diploma
- Foundation Studies Level II
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- International Advanced (A) Level / Higher Secondary School Certificate
- Diploma / Advanced Diploma
- Foundation Studies Level II
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Diplome du Baccalauréat Technique with a minimum of 10 points (out of 20)
- Attestation du Baccalauréat with a minimum of 14 points (out of 20)
- International Baccalaureate with a minimum of 24 points
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Associate Degree / Diploma (when studied for 2 years or more)
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Diploma (CTEVT)
- Diploma (Tribhuvan University)
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- National Diploma
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Post School Diploma
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor Degree (when studied for 2 or 3 years)
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Técnico (Superior) en [Subject Area]
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Diploma / Associate (when studied for 2 years or more)
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Associate Degree
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Diploma from a Technical College / Vocational Institute
- Diploma from a Health College / Institute
- Associate Degree
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- NUS High School Diploma
- Singapore / Cambridge GCE A Level
- Higher National ITE Certificate (Higher NITEC)
- Polytechnic Certificate
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
- Advanced Certificate
- Higher Certificate (Level 5)
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Associate Degree / Junior College Diploma (when studied for 2 years)
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level)
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Diploma from a Higher Institution
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Vocational High School Diploma
- Associate Degree / Junior College Diploma
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Certificate of Vocational Education (Paw Waw Chaw)
- Certificate of Higher Vocational Education (Paw Waw Saw)
- Associate Degree / Diploma
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Diplôme d’Études Supérieures de Technologie (DEST)
- Brevet de Technicien Supérieur
- Diplôme Universitaire d’Études Littéraires (DUEL) / Scientifiques (DUES)
- Diplôme d’Études Universitaire de Premier Cycle (DEUPC)
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Associate Degree (Ön-Lisans Diplomasi)
- Master Trainer Certificate (Usta Öğreticilik Belgesi)
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Higher College of Technology Diploma
- Higher College of Technology Advanced Diploma
- University Diploma
- Associate Degree
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Intermediate Professional Education Diploma
- Vocational Intermediate Diploma
- Associate Degree
- Vocational College Diploma / Vocational Associate Degree
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
- Diploma (from a University)
- Higher Diploma (from a Community College)
- Certificate in Technical Education
- International applicants for whom English is a second language require IELTS for UKVI Academic at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each skill sub-set). We also accept the Password Skills Plus Test.
How the application process works
Complete the application form to let us know which course you would like to study and your existing qualifications.
Apply for Student Finance as soon as you have submitted your application to avoid delays.
You will be offered a place if you meet the entry requirements, or, invited to an Admissions Assessment.
International applicants are issued a CAS or may take a Pre-CAS Interview in order to gain a Student visa.
Welcome to Bloomsbury Institute! Enrolment and Induction take place the week before your studies begin.
We pride ourselves on supporting each and every student on an individual basis. Disabilities, long-term medical conditions, or specific learning difficulties are never barriers to success at Bloomsbury Institute.
This course is accredited by the CMI. Accreditations and body memberships increase the value of your degree and in turn your employment prospects.
Our Student Guild is here to support you, enhance your experience and represent your views. The Guild is student-led so get involved and help improve the Bloomsbury experience for you and fellow students.
Don’t let the cost of travel prevent you from success in your studies. Travel Bursaries (covering Transport for London’s Zones 1 – 6) are available to all students funded through the Student Loans Company.
Home student fees apply to students who do not require a Student Visa to study in the UK (e.g. UK and Irish citizens; EU citizens with settled or pre-settled status).
International fees apply to students who need a Student Visa to study in the UK.
The Bloomsbury Institute difference
Students build up their hours on course, for example via Bloomsbury Law Clinic.
Upon graduation, all of our International Graduates receive £1,000. We also offer a £1,500 Entry Scholarship to our new MSc Accounting and Finance and MSc Finance and Wealth Management international students for the June and October 2024 intakes.
In the heart of London’s education quarter, with access to Birkbeck’s vast library and resources.
As soon as international students are issued their CAS, they will have access to Student Circus, providing a wealth of vacancies, support, employability courses and resources.
The Student visa entitles students to work 20 hours per week, full-time during vacation, and on graduation they receive a further two-year Graduate visa.
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