BSc (Hons) Business Management with Entrepreneurship with integrated Foundation (3-year-degree)

Program Overview

This 3-year BSc (Hons) Business Management with Entrepreneurship program combines core business principles with specialized entrepreneurship modules. Through Oxbridge-style teaching, students develop a comprehensive understanding of business management and the skills to launch and manage their own ventures. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in entrepreneurship, management, and other business-related fields.

Program Outline

BSc (Hons) Business Management with Entrepreneurship with Integrated Foundation (3-year-degree)

Degree Overview:

This program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of business management principles and practices, with a particular focus on entrepreneurship and enterprise. It combines the core elements of the University of Buckingham's unique two-year Business Management degree with a range of specialized modules designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to launch and manage their own businesses.

Key Objectives:

• Develop a thorough understanding of business management principles and practices.
• Gain practical experience through work placements and internships.
• Develop essential skills in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• Prepare students for successful careers in business or entrepreneurship.

Outline:

The program comprises a total of 30 modules, covering a wide range of business management and entrepreneurship topics.

Year 1 (Foundation):

• Academic Writing Skills
• Advanced Academic Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Digital Skills
• Enterprise in Business
• Global Perspectives
• Introduction to Financial Studies
• Introduction to Quantitative Methods
• Key Academic Skills
• Research Skills
• The Economic Environment of Business
• Understanding Business in a Global World

Year 2:

• Information-based Decision Making
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Marketing Fundamentals
• Personal Effectiveness & Communication Skills
• Psychology of Entrepreneurship
• Understanding Business and Management with Embedded Academic Skills

Year 3:

• Choice of optional modules
• Business Simulation
• Corporate Strategy and Strategic Management
• Managing People and Change
• Project
• Research Skills for Business
• Social Enterprise

Assessment:

Assessment methods vary depending on the individual modules, but typically include a combination of:

• Assessed coursework
• Presentations
• Group projects
• Individual projects
• In-class tests

Teaching:

The program employs a traditional Oxbridge-style teaching approach, with small tutorial groups and regular one-on-one interaction with faculty. Students benefit from the expertise of distinguished academics and industry professionals.

Careers:

Graduates of this program are well-prepared for careers in a variety of business-related fields, including:

• Entrepreneurship
• Management
• Marketing
• Finance
• Consulting
Many graduates choose to pursue further studies at postgraduate level, while others secure employment in leading companies around the world.

Other:

The program offers students several unique opportunities, including:

• Work placements with local entrepreneurs
• Interaction with leading entrepreneurs through the Buckingham Enterprise and Innovation Unit (BEIU)
• Opportunities to work with local businesses through the “B-Enterprising” scheme
• Collaboration with students from the University's Business Enterprise degree program
This program is ideal for students who are passionate about business and entrepreneurship, and who are seeking a high-quality education that will prepare them for success in the competitive world of business.

Start Type 1st Year Total cost Sep 2024 Full-time (3 Years) UK £9,250 £37,000 INT £14,800 £59,200 Jan 2025 Full-time (3 Years) UK £9,250 £37,000 INT £14,800 £59,200 Course fees do not include additional costs such as books, equipment, writing up fees and other ancillary charges. Where applicable, these additional costs will be made clear.