BA (Hons) Business Administration

Program Overview

The BA (Hons) Business Administration program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of business principles and skills. Through flexible pathways, students can tailor their studies to their interests, such as marketing, finance, or global business. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through case studies, simulations, and industry connections, preparing graduates for diverse career paths in business and management.

Program Outline

Degree Overview: BA (Hons) Business Administration

Overview:

This flexible, practical BA (Hons) Business Administration course equips you with the skills and knowledge to operate effectively and efficiently at a high level within diverse organizations. Ideal for individuals who have a passion for business, management, and problem-solving skills, this program will expose you to a wide range of concepts in management, digital skills, marketing, and finance. Through various elective pathways, you get to personalize your degree, focusing on areas of interest such as technology, marketing, global business, critical thinking, and ethics. The assessments replicate real-world scenarios through business reports, presentations, speed pitches, online quizzes, and case study analysis, facilitating hands-on learning for different styles. Strong connections with professional entities and businesses provide opportunities to attend networking events and guest lectures with prominent figures in the industry. You can also choose a part-time study option spanning six years.

Objectives:

• Become proficient in a diverse range of in-demand business skills including administration, marketing, finance, time management, presentations, and communication.
• Engage in stimulating class discussions with international perspectives, learning from instructors and students from various backgrounds.
• Benefit from diverse connections with entrepreneurs-in-residence, business ambassadors, and industry leaders, meeting them at on-campus events.
• Explore exciting experiences, such as participating in the Enactus Society, Business Challenge, Enterprise Bootcamp, or studying abroad.
You can also choose a part-time study option spanning six years.

Outline:

Course Content:

The program begins with fundamental principles in business administration before transitioning into pathways aligned with individual interests.

First Year:

• Principles of Marketing
• Economics for Business
• Quantitative Methods for Business (UJH)
• Accounting for Managers
• People and Organisations
• The Business Professional
• The Global Business Environment
• Business Technology Trends
• Help Build Success in Business Administration

Second Year:

• Managing People
• Exploring Business Ethics
• Enterprise
• Enhancing Employability
• Digital Marketing in Practice
• Management Accounting for Business Decisions
• Cross-cultural Management
• Mobile Business Technologies
• Financial Management
• Analysing Financial Statements
• Business Operations
• Project Management in Business
• Marketing Insights, Analysis and Planning

Final Year:

• Business and Commercial Awareness
• Leadership and Organisations
• Strategic Management
• Digital Economy

Assessment:

The program employs various assessment methods such as essays, reports, exams, presentations, and group work. Assessment formats depend on the modules studied and their learning outcomes. Each module assessment may hold different weightings for calculating final grades.

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

The program utilizes a range of teaching methods, including interactive lectures, engaging seminars, individual and group projects, simulations, practical experiments, discussions, and tutorials. These diverse methods cater to varied learning styles and enhance interaction within different learning environments.

Faculty:

The program boasts an experienced team of academics and practitioners with extensive expertise in their respective fields. They bring real-world industry knowledge and perspectives into the classroom, ensuring theoretical content connects with practical applications. Students benefit from faculty with research interests at the forefront of their disciplines, keeping the program content current and relevant to contemporary business trends.

Unique Approaches:

The program fosters active learning experiences within a professional atmosphere of mutual respect and open engagement. Collaborative group work emphasizes teamwork, critical analysis, and problem-solving skills, preparing students for real-world collaboration within organizations. The curriculum integrates case studies, simulations, and industry visits, offering practical insights into the dynamics of different business scenarios.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

Graduates of this program embark on diverse career paths across various industries and organizations. Popular career pathways include:

• Human resources coordinator
• Business consultant
• Franchise manager
• Business development manager
• Sales executive

Industry Partners:

Graduates have secured positions in prominent organizations such as BMW, OPPO, MultiVision Consulting, Ford, GlaxoSmithKline, The Doctors Laboratory, KPMG, Ocado, and Tesco.

Other:

Global Perspectives:

The program incorporates a global perspective in various modules, enabling future business leaders to manage teams and navigate multicultural challenges confidently. International students contribute to fostering this diverse environment, enriching the learning experience of their peers.

Employability:

Extensive support is offered through skills workshops, CV and interview skills tutorials, and dedicated employability advisors to guide participants along their career paths. The program actively prepares students for a competitive job market by nurturing essential soft skills for workplace success. Participants develop robust written and verbal communication, persuasive argumentation, time management, and teamwork skills. Additionally, the program equips graduates with an extensive knowledge base in core business areas, making them valuable assets to potential employers.

Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students. UK students Full time £9,250 for the 2023/2024 academic year Part time £1,155 per 15 credits for the 2023/2024 academic year EU students Full time £14,750 for the 2023/2024 academic year Part time £1,845 per 15 credits for the 2023/2024 academic year International students Full time £14,750 for the 2023/2024 academic year Part time £1,845 per 15 credits for the 2023/2024 academic year