BA (Hons) Business Management with Law

Program Overview

The BA (Hons) Business Management with Law program at Abertay University combines business fundamentals with legal principles, preparing students to navigate the legal complexities of business operations. With a flexible curriculum, industry collaborations, and international opportunities, graduates gain the knowledge and skills to excel in diverse work environments. The program's focus on employability ensures that students are equipped with the expertise and experience to succeed in their chosen careers.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overall program: Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Management with Law
• Focus: Applying legal principles to business operations
• Key Highlights:
• Learning from experienced tutors and industry guest speakers
• Employability focus: work on projects like IBM Business Challenge, work placements, and study abroad opportunities
• Graduates equipped with the knowledge and skills to succeed in various work environments
• Flexible degree: tailor studies to your interests and career goals
• Accreditations:
• Top 3 in Scotland for overall student satisfaction (Business Management, NSS 2023)
• UK University of the Year 2021 - Teaching Quality (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide)
• UK Top 10 - Student Satisfaction & Teaching (Guardian Good University Guide 2021)
• University Ranking:
• UK University of the Year 2021 - Teaching Quality (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide)
• UK Top 10 - Student Satisfaction & Teaching (Guardian Good University Guide 2021)

Outline:

• Duration: 4 years (full-time)
• Start Date: September
• Award Title: BA (Hons) Business Management with Law
• UCAS Code: N2M1
• Structure:
• Flexible degree: Can specialize in different areas like Business Management, Business Management with People Management, Business Management with Law, Business Management with Events Management, Business Management with Analytics
• First two years: Common curriculum including business basics, accounting, and marketing
• Choice to specialize or remain in general business management
• Transferring between courses is straightforward
• International partner institutions available for studying abroad
• Modules:
• Year 1:
• Core: Introduction to Accounting, Managing People and Ideas, Business Economics, Legal Systems and Methods, Abertay 101 - Being Successful at Abertay
• Option: Introduction to Marketing, Nature of Management, Introduction to HR (Term 1, choose one); Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing Principles, Event Budgeting and Finance, Cases in Events Management (Term 2, choose one)
• Year 2:
• Core: Business Analytics, Business Transactions, Law
• Option: Theory and Practice in HRM, People, Planet, Profit (Term 1, choose one); Project Management, Researching Business and Innovation, Events Budgeting and Finance, Cases in Events Management, Digital Marketing Principles, Digital Marketing Campaigns (Term 2, choose one)
• Year 3:
• Core: Employment Law, Digital Business Strategy, Ethical Business in Society, Business Organisations
• Option: Business and Environmental Sustainability, Public Policy and its Effect on Organisations, Customer Relationship Management (Term 1, choose one); Work Placement, Entrepreneurship and Business Start-Up, Manging Across Cultures, Future of Work (Term 2, choose one)
• Year 4:
• Core: Strategic and Operations Management, Advanced Professional Practice, World Trade and Export, Innovating for Growth
• Option: Employee Relations, Intellectual Property Law, Strategic Marketing (Term 1, choose one); Contemporary Issues, International Business and Management (Term 2, choose one)

Assessment:

• Varies by module:
• Portfolios, presentations, examinations, group work, simulations, work assessments
• Industry-focused projects to apply knowledge

Teaching:

• Emphasis on employability: Work on real-world business problems, projects like IBM Business Challenge, work placements, study abroad
• Experienced tutors with industry background
• Industry guest speakers
• Flexible learning: Choose to specialize in different areas of business management
• International partner institutions for studying abroad

Careers:

• Graduates in business school work for organizations like Rolls Royce, Alliance Trust, Scottish Government, NCR, Atlas Copco, and SSE
• Roles include HR Manager, Project Planning and Risk Officer, Business Analyst, CEO
• Skills and expertise relevant worldwide

Other:

• Excellent industry links: Collaboration with companies like Heineken, NCR, The Eden Project, RBS, and more
• Entrepreneurship: Opportunities to gain experience in team work and industry exposure
• Social/economic challenges: Teams compete against other universities to find solutions to simulations
• "Shape your own learning journey": Choose modules to match your interests and career aspirations
• International opportunities: Study abroad to gain experience and enhance your CV
• "Outstanding business links": The school has a rich history of working with employers at all levels
• Innovation for Global Growth: Event to test your skills with major companies and organizations

Additional Notes:

• Entry requirements:
• A-Level: CCC in Literate subject
• BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM in Business (all pathways), Enterprise & Entrepreneurship, IT (Business), Travel & Tourism
• SQA HNC: B in our College Qualifications pages
• Higher: BBC in Literate subject
• IB: 27 Points in Literate subject
• Scottish Highers: BBBC in Literate subject
• Fees and funding: Vary depending on nationality, location, personal circumstances, and course
• Scholarships available

Overall Summary:

This program is an excellent choice for students who want to study business management with a focus on law. It offers a flexible curriculum, industry-focused projects, work placements, and study abroad opportunities. Graduates are well-equipped to succeed in various career paths.