Business and Marketing BA (Hons)

This course will help you to develop a wide knowledge of the range of business and marketing disciplines, the relationships between them and their application to practice.<br/><br/>Through specific modules you’ll be taught how to determine the impact of organisational, political, social, technological, cultural and ethical factors on the business and marketing environment.<br/><br/>You’ll examine and prioritise issues associated with management of business and marketing activities in a range of global business, industry and social contexts which allows you to understand a wide spectrum of opportunities both within the marketing and business world.<br/><br/>Thus, allowing you to enhance your knowledge on the methods and techniques that are used to develop evidence-based solutions to contemporary business and marketing challenges.<br/><br/>With that knowledge you’ll be able to critically interpret business intelligence and apply knowledge of enterprise management, brands and markets to propose, justify and implement effective business and marketing solutions.<br/><br/>Modules such as the Business Ethics and Social Responsibility will help you develop and apply values, skills, knowledge and behaviours that will enable you to contribute to the development of a just, peaceful and sustainable world.<br/><br/>**Key features:**<br/><br/><br/>- This course is designed with employability in the centre of the curriculum. Placements are integrated into module assessments; learners will have two short term placement opportunities.<br/><br/><br/>- By integrating the two disciplines of business and marketing, you will learn about both marketing and business subjects giving you an advantage in the global markets.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn in innovative ways through our contemporary content and assessment strategy that aim to increase learners digital and employability skills (such as from infographics to simulations, TED talks, consultancy reports, and group debates).<br/><br/><br/>- The core modules cover a range of business disciplines necessary to provide the knowledge required to succeed in business.<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from placement opportunities with local, national and global companies. You’ll be fully supported on your placement applications and during your placement year. Previous students have landed roles in brand marketing at Goodyear Dunlop and Puma, as a sales intern with Tata Technologies and in product marketing at Vauxhall.<br/><br/><br/>- DMU is a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Accredited Study Centre and an Institute of Data & Marketing (IDM) Key Educational Partner, meaning you can earn exemptions from CIM and IDM professional qualifications in addition to your degree.<br/><br/><br/>**For further information on the advanced entry options for this course please visit the DMU website:** https://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/pre-edu-2030/business-and-marketing-ba-degree/business-and-marketing-ba-hons.aspx

DMU are committed to helping every student reach their potential, whatever that might be.<br/><br/>At DMU, you'll be part of a diverse and welcoming student community. You'll also study and live at their city centre campus with everything on your doorstep. DMU is situated in the heart of Leicester, a student city rich in culture, diversity and named sixth most vibrant city in the UK (Top Cities Vibrancy Report, 2023).<br/><br/>DMU understand that university is just the beginning, and strive to empower you in your future career. With guaranteed work experience opportunities, their award-winning careers and employability team is on-hand to give you the support and guidance you need to pursue your dream career.<br/><br/>It's a great time to be at DMU. You can experience their innovative new block teaching and learning delivery that allows students to focus on one subject at a time, instead of several at once, with more regular assessments and a better study‑life balance.