Business and Management
University of Portsmouth
UCAS Code: NN22 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
112-120 points from 3 A levels.
112-122 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma.
Cambridge Pre-U score of 54-56.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or higher including English Language or Literature
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29 points from the IB Diploma. 655/754 at Higher Level - 29 points from the IB Diploma. 664 at Higher Level.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H4-H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112-120 Tariff points.
T Level
UCAS Tariff
112-120 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent.
112-120 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 2 A levels, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
About this course
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**Overview**
Get a head start on the job market by studying in one of the business capitals of the world on this BA (Hons) Business and Management degree. Develop your entrepreneurial creativity through collaboration with our local business community and build a strong skillset in management, marketing, finance and sustainability.
You'll engage with real London-based businesses, learning from the challenges they face to test theories and solve problems with expert academics and your fellow students, and have the chance to make connections with business leaders at UoP London networking events.
You'll also have the option to gain invaluable work experience on a placement year in an industry and business type of your choice, from start-ups to multi-national corporations such as IBM or Goldman Sachs.
With a focus on all key business areas - from accounting to operations, international business to cross cultural awareness - you'll graduate with the skills to start a successful career in any commercial arena.
- Study business and management in London, surrounded by world-leading start-ups, enterprises and companies large and small
- Gain a well-rounded understanding of business and management today, covering marketing, leadership, economics, global business, sustainability and more
- Work collaboratively to enrich your learning and apply new skills to the management of real businesses in the local community
- Build industry connections by attending networking events and presentations alongside London-based business leaders
- Take an optional placement year or summer internship with a business such as L'Oreal or BAE Systems
- Learn from an expert team in our purpose-built, tech-rich flexible learning spaces
**Careers and opportunities**
With its emphasis on key business areas and analysis of real London-based business scenarios, this BA (Hons) Business and Management degree will prepare you to climb the career ladder in any sector that appeals to you.
You could also progress on to postgraduate study in a business-related area such as project management, digital marketing or human resource management, or choose to set up your own business.
**Graduates of this course from the University of Portsmouth have secured jobs as:**
- HR manager
- business transformation consultant
- marketing manager
- project manager
- army officer - squadron operations
- business development executive
- product marketing executive
- account manager
- personal banker
- compliance analyst
- supply chain manager
Modules
Year 1
Core modules in this year include:
- Business Accounting – 20 credits
- Business Operations and Systems Management – 20 credits
- Economics for Business – 20 credits
- Managing People in Organisations – 20 credits
- Marketing Principles and Practice – 20 credits
- Academic and Professional Skills for Success - 20 credits
There are no optional modules in this year.
Year 2
Core modules in this year include:
- Employability, Research Professional Development – 20 credits
- Leadership, Ethics, Governance and Sustainability – 20 credits
- Business Venturing – 20 credits
- Business Analysis and Decision Making – 20 credits
- International Business – 20 credits
Optional modules in this year include:
- Managing Product Portfolios - 20 credits
- People Resourcing and Talent Management - 20 credits
Year 3
Core modules in this year include:
- Cross Cultural Awareness – 20 credits
- Transformative Marketing – 20 credits
- Developing your Research Skills – 20 credits
- Independent Study Project – 20 credits
- Strategic Management – 20 credits
Optional modules in this year include:
- Responsible and Sustainable Business - 20 credits
- Business Improvement and Creativity - 20 credits
- International Financial Management - 120 credits
Changes to course content
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry. If a module doesn't run, we'll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
Assessment methods
Your assessment will depend on which modules you take. Assessment methods are likely to include:
- written reports
- oral presentations
- portfolios
- exams
- dissertation
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