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BA (Hons) Business Management

UCAS CODE: N202 (Full-time) or NN20 (Foundation Year)

TARIFF: 88 - 112 (Full-time) and 32 - 56 (Foundation Year)

Are you an ambitious, driven individual? Looking to kick-start your career in the business sector? Accredited by the leading professional body, our Business Management degree can help you gain the confidence and skills to become a future CEO. You’ll study a range of subject areas from global business and sustainability, to financial decision making and innovation.

No. 1 in the UK for Student Satisfaction*

*Positivity ranking amongst registered students (NSS 2024)

No. 1 Students' Union in the UK*

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Business Management - 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction*

*As an average of all NSS 2024 questions for students taught at BNU compared to other UK HEIs

Business & Management – 3rd in the UK for Student Satisfaction on our Business & Management courses*

*The Complete University Guide 2025

Why study BA (Hons) Business Management at BNU?

Professional accreditations

With BNU, you can benefit from accreditation, proven to boost employability by providing learners with the management and leadership skills needed to succeed. On completion of your degree, you will gain a CMI qualification developed in consultation with employers.

Industry insight and partnerships

Our industry-experienced academics have developed this business management degree with the latest industry insights and are here to support you to develop the knowledge and understanding of contemporary best practice in strategic international management.

You’ll gain experience of real client projects and enhance your CV, ready for graduate employability. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn how to apply practical and realistic solutions to complex business scenarios, studying subject areas that include financial decision-making, contemporary business issues, international marketing, and strategic agility. Brands previously involved in running interactive sessions have included Coca-Cola, Ryvita, and Yop, among others.

Our close relationship with the Chartered Management Institute has also lead to them regularly visiting campus to run sessions for each year group.

Supportive tutors and alumni community

Our lecturers are here to support you throughout the course and beyond. With a low staff to student ratio, your tutors are able to get to know you and your personal challenges and aspirations, meaning they can better help you to succeed. The Business School has a strong alumni community, and regular recruitment fairs frequently include alumni as employers. You'll have many opportunities to network during your time at BNU, with fellow students, staff, employers and graduates.

The School of Business and Law recently hosted a highly successful employability event, "BeyondBNU – Launching Your Career". The event provided students with a valuable platform to network with industry experts, recent alumni, and career advisors, offering invaluable insights into the professional world.

High earning potential

This degree is ranked in the top 7 in the UK for the percentage of graduates on business management courses, who were earning more than £45k within 15 months after graduation.* By studying this degree, you are investing in your future, making sure that you have the financial stability and opportunities to thrive in your future career.

_{*HESA Graduate Outcomes survey, based on 2021-22 graduates, and published in 2024.}

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What will I study?

With a BA (Hons) Business Management degree from BNU, you’ll be well-placed and well-prepared to enter the employment market.

You’ll cover diverse subject areas, including managing and engaging people, strategic marketing and global business sustainability. This will be alongside developing key skills such as understanding financial decision making, enhancing your attention to detail and analytical thinking. Studying such varied topics will help you understand how marketing impacts global businesses

One exciting part of the first year course is a visit from an established brand, who will present a challenge which students collaborate to solve. Previous brands we have worked with for this session include Coca-Cola, Ryvita and Yop.

During your second year you will study project management, sustainable operations and responsible enterprise and ethical research. Provided with live project briefs from real-life business clients, you will develop skills including working effectively in a team and pitching for business. You will be able to choose optional modules including consumer behaviour and data analytics for business decisions. As part of the consultancy module, you will work in a team with fellow students and create a pitch which you deliver to real local businesses, competing against other student teams to win the contract for the work. You will then act as a real external team for the client, with the project culminating in an exhibition to showcase the work of all students on the course. This module in particular is a great opportunity to develop your skills and get a greater sense of how consultancy projects progress, putting theory into practice.

In your final year, you will focus on preparing for your future and career after graduation. In addition to learning about macro and diverse business issues and sustainable strategic agility, you will undertake an independent professional project. This allows you to examine a contemporary business management issue, whilst using your time management, professionalism, and personal discipline skills.

Throughout the course, you will have opportunities for your LinkedIn profile and your CV to be critiqued and graded by your tutors, putting you in the best position possible when it comes to applying for future roles.

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To be honest, I believe the entire experience will be remembered fondly for the rest of my life. I met wonderful people and formed lifelong connections while studying there. The teachers were amazing, compassionate, and supportive.

Sabina Choudhry 3rd Year Student

How will I be taught and assessed?

Teaching is interactive and student-focused. We blend lectures, workshops, independent study, case studies, live briefs, and guest speakers to enhance your learning experience. Our approach is to put you in the shoes of a junior executive and ask ‘what would you do? We will give you a blend of knowledge, skills and abilities, allowing you to become a day-one-ready graduate. We’ll help you to seamlessly fit into any organisation you choose to join or start as an entrepreneur.

Our assessments are heavily real world centric. With live briefs and cases that challenge you to produce a result and not simply demonstrate knowledge of a subject. We ask for management reports, business plans, people management strategies as well as marketing campaigns and digital advertising activities. These are assessed through a mixture of presentations, short films, management reports, memos and briefings.

In your final year you will undertake an independent professional project. You’ll carry out a major piece of independent research, focused on strategic business issues chosen by you. During this project, you will be supported by an academic supervisor with regular meetings throughout the academic year.

We organise industry visits so you can see how theory is applied in the real world. Our active alumni network provides guest speakers, live briefs, careers talks and job application advice across all three years of your degree. Discuss with business professionals the challenges and solutions they use. Network and gain valuable contacts. Feel prepared for your future career.

BA (Hons) Business Management Programme Specification

What are the course entry requirements?

A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 88 - 112 (Full-time) and 32 - 56 (Foundation Year)

UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application.

If you do not meet these requirements but have relevant professional experience, you may still be invited for an interview to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding for entry onto the course.

Previous study, professional, and/or vocational experiences may be recognised as equivalent learning experiences, allowing for exemptions from certain modules through our accreditation of prior learning (APL) process.

Applicants with an HNC in a business-related subject will be eligible for advanced standing entry to Level 5.
Applicants with an HND in a business-related subject will be eligible for advanced standing entry to Level 6.

Those with no previous study, work experience, or who do not meet the specified entry requirements, are welcome to apply for the 3-year BA (Hons) degree, however may be offered the 4-year programme which includes a Foundation Year.

Modules

This provides a guide of the modules that make up your course. You can find more information about how your course is structured on our Academic Advice section.

Foundation Year

Core Modules

Developing Personal Effectiveness

This module hones your study and job skills, fostering leadership and resilience. You’ll learn BNU’s values and support systems, bridging academic skills with employability to thrive at university and beyond.

Business in Practice

In this module, you’ll explore key business areas like finance, marketing, and human resources, as well as understand the business environment. You’ll gain essential knowledge and skills for business success and learn the language needed for future Business and Management studies.

Research in Practice

In Research in Practice, you’ll master key research skills, from methodologies to efficient library use. You’ll practice summarizing and critical reading, tailored to your field, through interactive workshops, setting a strong foundation for your academic and professional growth.

Business in Society

In this module, you’ll dive into social enterprise, discovering its role in business and society. You’ll learn what sets it apart, explore its drivers like social innovation and environmental care. Through case studies, you’ll grasp how these enterprises blend social, environmental, and economic goals for a better world.

Communications in Practice

This module provides you with vital workplace communication skills and professional growth. You’ll engage in group work to explore industry communications through PESTEL analysis and develop a live industry demo. You’ll gain insights via practical seminars, real-life examples, and case studies, preparing you for effective communication.

Live Learning Project

In this module, you’ll lead a mini-project. You will be taught and then use project management techniques as well as applying skills from other modules. You’ll tackle real-world problems, enhance your expertise, and gain confidence through regular tutorials and case study discussions.

Year 1

Core Modules

Credits

People Management and Employment Skills

20

Credits: 20

This module will consider the core competencies, intellectual and personal skills needed to become a successful people manager. This includes managing relationships with colleagues, subordinates and customers. You’ll also study key HR elements, development of people and sustainability employability strategies.

Global Business and Sustainability

20

Credits: 20

Business is an interconnected series of systems, networks and operations that span the globe where it is possible to conduct business at any hour of the day. You’ll learn about the impact and challenges of technology and the growth and benefits of emerging markets.

Introduction to Data and Analytics

20

Credits: 20

This module examines the importance of collecting and managing data to facilitate informed business decision making. You’ll study both qualitative and quantitative forms of data collection and use of appropriate software for the analysis and interpretation of data to provide insight into business and management research issues.

Introduction to Financial Decision Making

20

Credits: 20

Develop your understanding of the purpose of financial accounting information, the structure of main financial statements, and the influence of economic factors on decision-making. You’ll learn about the importance of finance and accounting in the world of business and economics, its value and relationship with the other business functions.

Principles of Marketing

20

Credits: 20

This module will cover fundamental concepts and functions of marketing within a commercial business activity. You’ll explore the marketing planning process: segmentation, targeting and positioning of a brand offering with respect to the competition. You’ll also cover topics including, context, market research and decisions.

Year 2

Core Modules

Credits

Consultancy in Practice

20

Credits: 20

This module will explore the role of a business consultant and the realities of undertaking live projects. You’ll develop skills include working effectively in a team and pitching for business. You’ll be provided with live project briefs from real-life business clients and will relate your skills and knowledge to the requirements of the client.

Responsible Enterprise and Ethical Research

20

Credits: 20

This module will equip you with the necessary tools and knowledge to start your own business venture whether a competitor to Alphabet and Amazon or an SME or as a side-hustle to supplement your income. You will also examine the environmental sustainability, social and ethical aspects of the business venture.

Project Management and Sustainable Operations

20

Credits: 20

Project management ensures that the associated risks are identified and managed and objectives and benefits are achieved. You’ll gain experience of project management techniques using industry standard methodologies. You’ll focus on the design and management of products, processes, services and supply chains for sustainable operations management.

Strategic Marketing

20

Credits: 20

This module outlines the importance of all the key stages within the marketing planning process, from the audit, through strategic decision making, to the implementation of plans. You’ll study the importance of managing resources and employing monitoring and measurement techniques to enable the achievement of strategic marketing objectives.

Optional Modules

Credits

Consumer Behaviour

20

Credits: 20

This module covers the importance of the individual customer in the practice of marketing. You’ll study how to profile the end consumer to gain customer insights, a central function of marketing in the strategic planning process. This module will consider both psychological and sociological factors affecting the consumer’s decision-making process.

Data Analytics for Business Decisions

20

Credits: 20

Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Technology and Augmented Reality are providing real-time data insights for decision making in business operations. This module examines how data analytics can be used to inform audience communications across marketing, e-commerce and partnerships, operations and logistics, business strategy, HRM and finance...

What are the tuition fees

Home

Home Foundation Year, Academic Year 2025 - 2026: £5,760 *
Home, Academic Year 2025 - 2026: £9,535 per year *

International

Overseas/International Foundation Year, Academic Year 2025 - 2026: £15,150 *
Overseas/International, Academic Year 2025 - 2026: £15,150 per year *

Following the Government’s announcement of 4 November 2024, we will be increasing our full-time undergraduate tuition fees for UK students to £9,535 per year from the start of the 2025/26 academic year. Our part-time fees for UK undergraduate students will increase to £7,145 per annum. Please visit , on the Government’s website, for more information about the changes.

Tuition fees for Home undergraduate students (including with foundation year) may increase in subsequent years for both new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by the Government.  

Tuition fees for both new and continuing international students may be subject to an inflationary increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 12-month period to 31 January each year.  

Tuition fees for postgraduate courses and CPD may be subject to an inflationary increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 12-month period to 31 January each year. This increase will apply to both new and continuing students.  

We understand, and really appreciate, the significant financial commitment our students make when they choose to study at BNU. We take our responsibilities to our students very seriously, and are ambitious for each to reach their full potential and succeed in their chosen career. Our fees help us to continue providing our students with a high-quality education, and to invest in the services and facilities which create an excellent student experience at BNU.

The following factors will be considered by the University when we set the annual fees: measures of inflation such as the retail price indices; projected increases in University costs; and any changes in the level of funding for teaching received from the Government.

Additional course costs and financial support

Most courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees.
You could benefit from financial support through a bursary or scholarship during your time as a student. For more details visit our financial support, bursaries and scholarships section.

What are my career prospects?

We see your journey with us as much more than a degree. We are committed to supporting you to carve out the route to your chosen career and life beyond BNU. We’ll help you to develop crucial skills, encouraging you to become enterprising, employable and good business leaders.

Once you have completed your degree, you will be fully equipped to begin a career in a range of industries, in general management or to develop your own business. Working closely with the means that you are well placed to become Chartered Managers once you start work.

You will have gained a wide range of knowledge and skills, so that you can pursue a career in any profession or business role, such as:

Operations and Service Management
Customer Management
Project Management
Retail Management
Graduate Academy Executive
Legal Recruitment Consultant
Client Liaison Executive.

Recent graduates from BNU's Business School have gone on to work for a wide variety of companies, including:

Amazon
Dreams
McClaren
General Mills
Softcat
Tata Consultancy services
Pixi Inc
Invesco
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Red Kite Housing
Snyk

This programme offers the opportunity to go on to postgraduate study, either on a full-time basis or part-time whilst working. You may choose to study for the International MBA offered by the University.