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Business & Management

Croydon University Centre

UCAS Code: N100 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Entry requirements


A level

C,D,D

GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2 in English GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics Mature students who do not meet the entry criteria are encouraged to apply and will be considered on the basis of relevant work experience, passing the course entrance assessment (if deemed necessary by the course tutor) and successful interview. International applicants must satisfy the minimum English requirements as published on the College website and updated periodically (currently IELTS 6.0 or equivalent with minimum 5.5 in each of the four components).

Access to HE Diploma

M:30,P:15

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMP

GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2 in English GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics Mature students who do not meet the entry criteria are encouraged to apply and will be considered on the basis of relevant work experience, passing the course entrance assessment (if deemed necessary by the course tutor) and successful interview. International applicants must satisfy the minimum English requirements as published on the College website and updated periodically (currently IELTS 6.0 or equivalent with minimum 5.5 in each of the four components).

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GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2 in English GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics Mature students who do not meet the entry criteria are encouraged to apply and will be considered on the basis of relevant work experience, passing the course entrance assessment (if deemed necessary by the course tutor) and successful interview. International applicants must satisfy the minimum English requirements as published on the College website and updated periodically (currently IELTS 6.0 or equivalent with minimum 5.5 in each of the four components).

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About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Business studies

The BA (Hons) Business and Management programme is designed for those considering a career in business and management. The course aims to prepare you for the world of work. Whether you want to start your own business or are considering working for a multinational, this course aims to develop your confidence and equip you with detailed knowledge of relevant business management issues. It will give you in-depth knowledge and understanding of the business world, how to management people, and how to adapt to an ever-changing business environment.

The overall aim of the programme is to provide students with an academically challenging, integrated and intellectually stimulating suite of subjects and disciplines associated with a career in business and management. The programme has key employability and digital skills embedded within its modules designed to create employment-ready graduates.

The programme will enable graduates to progress to postgraduate study after completion. The course aims to equip and prepare graduates for the world of work. This course is will set up you to start your own business or to enter employment in the business world, from small local businesses, SME or public sector to large multinational corporations.

Modules

Students will be studying a suite of modules in each year of study including –

Year 1 (Level 4):

• Skills for Business
• Introduction to Business Law
• Organisations, Markets and the Economy
• Business Finance and Accounting
• People Management
• Principles of Marketing

Year 2 (Level 5):

• International Business and Globalisation
• Managing Process and Operations
• Entrepreneurship
• Management and Organisational Behaviour
• Marketing Management and Branding
• Management and Financial Accounting
• The Visitor Economy

Year 3 (Level 6):

• Strategy in Action
• International Marketing Strategy
• Managing Change
• Contemporary Issues in Management
• Business Project (40 credits)

Note modules are subject to approval.

Assessment methods

A variety of teaching and learning methods are used throughout to programme to engage the student. These include formal lecturers, seminars, case studies, role play, group activities and group forums. Learning outcomes for this degree programme will be assessed using different assessment methods including coursework, examinations and presentations.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£6,000
per year
England
£6,000
per year
EU
£6,000
per year
International
£7,500
per year
Northern Ireland
£6,000
per year
Scotland
£6,000
per year
Wales
£6,000
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Croydon University Centre

Department:

Business

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