BSc (Hons) Business Management

Learn how to become an organisation’s best asset by successfully coordinating people, projects and resources.

Course details

Acquire the skills to become an effective manager, while learning about management in the context of economics, marketing, entrepreneurship, sustainability, ethics, corporate social responsibility and globalisation.

Mode of study: 3-4 days a week
Intake: Intakes: September
Course length: 3-4 years
Course fee: 9250 per year
Location: Plymouth campus

Plymouth University

Course overview

Graduates follow careers in a wide range of sectors including investment and finance, technology, health, utilities, manufacturing, media, and in management roles including: human resources, marketing, operations, supply chain and procurement, and project management.

Benefits

Active collaborative learning
Face-to-face discussion
Outstanding student support
Learn from experienced tutors
Make full use of facilities
Access support
Careers advice

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff
104 – 120 A level: 104-120 points from a minimum of 2 A levels. This course considers general studies.
BTEC: 18 Unit BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in any subject.
BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
Access: Pass a named Access to HE Diploma in any subject with at least 33 credits at merit/distinction.
T levels: Merit in any subject.
IB: 26 – 30 overall to include 4 at any subject at Higher Level.
English and Maths accepted within: Higher Level = 4 Standard Level = 5
All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) mathematics and English at grade 4/C or above.

Careers

As well as expert-led teaching, all undergraduate modules within Plymouth Business School have integrated CV building activity, for example, through micro-credentialing, problem-based learning, or embedded direct employer activity.

We work with employers to develop our assessments and to ensure that you have the opportunity to work on real world problem-based exercises. You will also experience regular employer engagement, such as guest speakers, throughout your degree.

Modules

Gain a solid understanding of management in a business and enterprise context. Learn about the the ethical and sustainability issues of businesses from a global perspective, while developing your understanding of leadership, marketing and the digital economy. Throughout your degree you have the opportunity to work on live case studies and with businesses to develop your learning and apply theory to practice.

Year one

Developing Management and Leadership Competencies (HRL4001)
Business and Management Internal Setting (HRL4002)
Marketing, Enterprise and the Digital Economy (MKT4003)
Business and Management External Environment (STO4001)

Year two

Managing People, Productivity and Operations (HRL5001)
Careers and Professional Development (PBS500CPD)
Challenge Module (HRL5008)
Economic and Financial Data for Business Decision Making (ECN5009)

Optional modules

Contemporary HRM (HRL5002)
Human Resource Management in a Global Context (HRL5003)
Managing Change (HRL5004)
Marketing for a Digital World (MKT5003)
Strategic Marketing Management (MKT5004)
Project Management (STO5001)
Responsible Global Enterprise (STO5002)

Year Three

Honours Project (PBS6000)
Continued Careers and Professional Development (PBS600CPD)
Strategy and Leadership (STO6003)
Enterprise, Innovation and Creativity (STO6004)

Optional modules

Contemporary HRM (HRL6002)
Human Resource Management in a Global Context (HRL6003)
Managing Change (HRL6004)
Experiential Practice (HRL6010)
Marketing for a Digital World (MKT6003)
Strategic Marketing Management (MKT6004)
Project Management (STO6001)
Responsible Global Enterprise (STO6002)
Business Consultancy (STO6005)