Business Management (Shrewsbury) (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-04-24 | 2023-02-10 |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-01-27 |
| 2024-01-03 | 2023-11-25 |
Program Overview
Course overview
4th in the North West, 33rd in the UK - Guardian League Table 2021
Business management degrees open doors to more careers than other undergraduate degrees (Hackett,
The Independent
, 2016). So choosing to study Business Management makes sense for your future career. We aim to develop resourceful and responsive managers capable of meeting the challenges of today’s business world.Our BA Single Honours Business Management course also offers options in Marketing, Finance and Human Resource Management.
Why study this course with us?
We bring Business and Management to life with inspiring and real experiences. This means that we develop outstanding business professionals so that you can progress to a great career.
Our business campus is both state of the art and welcoming. This is a special and unique place that will enable you to grow to be a confident business professional.
You are a name here. We value your uniqueness. Throughout your course, you will be mentored and supported by a Personal Tutor. These are people who will support you through life’s challenges. You will also benefit from our Student Experience Representatives who make sure that your voice is heard.
It’s a really competitive world in business today. We will equip you with much more than business knowledge. Your future employers are seeking skills that we develop with you. This means you leave us with experiences that should give you an edge at interview and in the workplace.
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Program Outline
Teaching methods
During the course, you will be working on practical projects and finding solutions to real challenges. Your learning will develop through many different activities, such as lectures, seminars, case studies, discussions, presentations and online learning.
Assessment
Assessments will drive you towards becoming a professional manager who excels – via reports, essays, pitches, exams, and more research-informed and critical analyses at the end of your studies.
Work based learning
Applying your skills and knowledge is explored in
Work Based Learning
in Year 2, giving you the chance to hone your abilities in a contemporary environment.
Job prospects
A Business Management degree opens a multitude of career doors – from public sector, private and commercial, through to tertiary and charity work. It's a great springboard to further your goals.
Careers service
The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.
Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.
We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.
Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.
