Business Management
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    Business Management

    University of Bolton
    University of Bolton
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Bolton
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 12,950 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 19, 2022

    Business Management

    About

    Course Details

    Business management qualifications open doors and are considered essential whether you are looking to pursue a career in business or achieve higher levels of responsibility in your current work.

    The University of Bolton's BSc (Hons) in Business Management offers a strong grounding in an essential range of contemporary business management subjects combined with the opportunity to focus your studies in the final year. You can graduate with a general BSc (Hons) in Business Management or transfer to one of our named pathways: Information Systems, Enterprise, Finance, Supply Chain Management, People Management, Marketing or Retail. Graduates of all these pathways will also receive the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, and some of the pathway options offer you the chance to gain exemptions from further professional qualifications from institutes such as ACCA and CIM.

    Developing your employability is a key focus of this dynamic and flexible programme. Real-life case studies, guest speakers and industry visits are designed to help you to understand the business environment and the needs of employers in local, national and international contexts. We'll support you in developing sought-after skills such as communication, data analysis, time management, teamwork, and problem-solving.

    We also aim to help you develop lifelong learning skills empowering you to take ownership of your professional development for the future and maximising your potential for success.

    From the humble corner shop to multi-national corporations, local government to global charities, every organisation needs effective, knowledgeable and skilled managers. Graduates of our BSc (Hons) Business Management degree also receive the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management. This impressive dual-award offers an excellent start to a career with global opportunities.

    • You'll study in our vibrant Institute of Management environment in Bolton town centre.
    • We use small group and tutorial teaching, so you can benefit from the excellent support offered by our teaching staff.
    • We regularly invite guest speakers who hold senior positions in industry and practice, enabling you to benefit from their knowledge and advice.
    • Course materials are available online, allowing you to prepare work at home and make the most of the highly interactive in-class tuition.
    • We weave contemporary research findings into our teaching, ensuring a robust academic base underpins your business management studies.
    • Our dedicated team will support you as you develop critical thinking and research skills and apply these during your final year dissertation.
    • By choosing to study with us, you'll have the chance to enjoy Bolton's many shops, bars, restaurants and leisure facilities. Nearby Manchester is one of the UK's most multicultural and lively cities, and the Northwest of England is renowned for its beautiful countryside, coastline, and heritage.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Jordan

    Undergraduate entry to year 1

    Completion of Diploma from a Community College.

    We accept applications for entry to year 2 & 3; however these are assessed on a case by case basis.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Career

    Our dual award BSc (Hons) Business Management course is designed to provide a broad understanding of business functions in the business and commercial world. You'll have the opportunity to transfer to individual pathways in specific areas of business if you wish.

    The course offers you a route into general management and specialist areas. With modules covering areas such as business accounting and finance, enterprise, human resource management, company law, information systems, marketing, retail or supply chain management, you can tailor your skills and knowledge to pursue your chosen career. The dual qualification gained on successfully completing this course is designed to enhance your employability in your preferred field of management.

    In addition to nurturing academic and sector-specific knowledge, the programme supports your development of key employability skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving and data analysis. Overall, the course aims to give you an essential appreciation of the skills needed to thrive and adapt in the changing world of work.

    What can I do with this qualification?

    Graduates with specialist knowledge underpinned by a broader understanding of how businesses and managers operate have a competitive advantage when entering employment or self-employment. As a graduate of this course, you'll be well-equipped to enter a wide range of business and management roles in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Some typical employment opportunities could include retail management, human resources, marketing, customer service management, advertising, merchandising, logistics and supply chain management, accountancy and law.

    You may also choose to undertake further study in subjects such as marketing, finance, human resources, data analysis, and international business management to develop your expertise in a particular area of business. Studying for an MBA is also another option.

    Alternative career options

    Graduates can also use the qualification as a stepping stone into a range of other careers, bearing in mind that some of these roles may require relevant experience and/or postgraduate study. Some possibilities include:

    • Hotel and leisure management
    • Public relations
    • Financial management
    • Information systems
    • Market research analysis
    • Product management
    • Health policy and information
    • Purchasing
    • Teaching and education
    • Media (TV, film, online, newspaper, magazine)
    • Self-employment
    • Banking
    • Auditing and quality assurance
    • Project management
    • Risk and insurance

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    How to apply

    The University welcomes applications from international students from all over the world. We try to make the application process as simple and as fast as possible for our international applicants.

    How you apply is determined by your current location and what you are choosing to study:

    1. Apply direct to the University. Links for the next available intakes of this course are shown below. Please click the link which will direct you to the online application form. Please read the user guidance before completing this.
    2. Apply via one of our approved in-country referral partners. A list of our partners may be found on the International pages of this website.
    3. Apply via UCAS for courses starting in September only – visit www.ucas.com.

    Should you have any queries please contact the International Team on +44 (0) 1204 903110 or email [email protected]

    Business Management

    University of Bolton

    University of Bolton

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Bolton

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