Business and Management (Law) BA (Hons)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Business and Management (Law) BA (Hons) program combines business management and legal knowledge, equipping students with a strong foundation for careers in business sectors requiring legal expertise. It emphasizes essential management skills through a CMI Diploma in Leadership and Management, preparing graduates for diverse roles in both established corporations and entrepreneurial ventures. The program's focus on practical experience and transferable skills opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities.
Program Outline
Business and Management (Law) BA (Hons)
Degree Overview
The Business and Management (Law) program equips students with knowledge and understanding of both business management and legal systems. It aims to provide a strong foundation for careers in various business sectors, particularly those requiring legal expertise and awareness. This program offers an in-depth study of legal issues applicable to business, with modules covering contract law, intellectual property rights, company formation, commercial law, employment law, and more. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal environment within which businesses operate and develop the ability to identify and address potential legal challenges. Furthermore, the program emphasizes the development of essential management skills through a Level 5 CMI Diploma in Leadership and Management. This ensures graduates are "career-ready" for diverse roles in both established corporations and entrepreneurial ventures.
Outline
The Business and Management (Law) BA (Hons) program is a full-time, three-year undergraduate degree. It follows a semester-based system, with each year comprising two semesters. The program's structure emphasizes active learning through a blend of lectures, tutorials, seminars, group exercises, case studies, industry guest lectures, live projects, and business simulations. This approach ensures students gain practical experience and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Year 1
- Focuses on foundational business and management concepts, including the global business environment, academic, personal, and professional development, enterprise and innovation, managing finance, and leadership and management in an organizational context.
- Introduces students to the English Legal System and relevant areas of business law.
- Provides a grounding in marketing principles.
Year 2
- Builds upon Year 1 knowledge and skills with modules on accounting for finance and decision-making, e-business concepts and practice, employability and entrepreneurship, creating and delivering operational plans, managing projects to achieve results, and applied management skills.
- Deepens understanding of legal issues with modules covering commercial law and digital marketing fundamentals.
Year 3
- Culminates in a "capstone" project, allowing students to independently conduct research on a self-selected topic and apply their accumulated knowledge and skills.
- Offers further specialization in chosen areas through electives like sustainable management, people management and change, leadership in global contexts, managing diversity, equality, and inclusion, company law, and employment law.
Assessment
Assessment methods vary depending on the module and may include:
- Written assignments and essays
- Individual and group presentations
- Practical exercises and simulations
- Case studies
- Examinations The emphasis is placed on a balanced approach that assesses both theoretical understanding and practical application of knowledge and skills.
Teaching
The Business and Management (Law) program boasts a dedicated team of experienced and passionate lecturers with industry expertise and a commitment to providing high-quality instruction. The program utilizes a range of teaching methods to cater to different learning styles and create an engaging and dynamic learning environment. These include:
- Interactive lectures
- Small group seminars and discussions
- Case studies and problem-solving activities
- Guest lectures and industry visits
- Student-led presentations
- Online learning resources The program also emphasizes personalized learning through individualized feedback and one-on-one consultations with faculty.
Careers
This program prepares graduates for a wide range of careers in various industries. Some potential career paths include:
- Management consultant
- Marketing manager
- Human resources manager
- Operations manager
- Project manager
- Financial analyst
- Business development manager
- Entrepreneur
- Lawyer (with further legal qualifications)
- Legal advisor
- Compliance officer The program's focus on developing transferable skills, along with the CMI Diploma in Leadership and Management, equips graduates with a competitive edge and opens doors to a diverse range of opportunities.
Other
- The program provides optional year-long placement opportunities in various industries, allowing students to gain valuable work experience and build professional networks.
- Students have access to the University's Career Service, offering support with career planning, CV writing, interview preparation, and job search assistance.
- Graduates are eligible for membership in the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), which provides professional development opportunities and access to a network of experienced managers.
- The program is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), signifying its commitment to quality and industry relevance.
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