Are you looking to hone your skills across the many facets of business? Do you want to discover how to shape yourself into a leader in order to kick-start your dream career?
This hands-on programme uses collaborative methods to ensure you graduate with all the skills to reach the top, giving you a real-world insight to the many strands of business, from marketing and project management to people management and consultancy. We are ranked top in the North West for producing entrepreneurs (Novuna 2023)
Designed in consultation with leading employers and organisations, our ...
Are you looking to hone your skills across the many facets of business? Do you want to discover how to shape yourself into a leader in order to kick-start your dream career?<br/><br/>This hands-on programme uses collaborative methods to ensure you graduate with all the skills to reach the top, giving you a real-world insight to the many strands of business, from marketing and project management to people management and consultancy. We are ranked top in the North West for producing entrepreneurs (Novuna 2023)<br/>Designed in consultation with leading employers and organisations, our BSc (Hons) Business Management degree focuses on creating forward-thinking, agile business leaders that are ready for the workplace upon graduating.<br/><br/>**Course Overview**<br/>If you’re looking for a foundation course in business that will enable you to discover your own personal leadership skills and those of others around you, then this course is for you.Your introductory year has been designed to support you in developing essential university skills and the confidence needed to progress on to our degree level programme.You will study management from a range of perspectives and address the big issues facing modern business. Industry-active tutors and resources will ensure learning stays current. You’ll become business-ready through access to the latest technology. Classroom activities, including leading lectures and mock office environments, will build managerial confidence. Our employer network will provide a strong practical insight, while challenge and creativity will develop your problem-solving, decision-making and team-working skills.<br/><br/>**On this Course**<br/>- Immerse yourself in practical experiential learning. Enhance your skills through applied learning and gain confidence in the workplace with engaging business simulations.<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from Cumbria’s strong industry connections with global enterprises and local employers, grow your network and discover the many opportunities that await you.<br/><br/><br/>- Discover a global perspective and develop a robust skill set across the many elements of business, giving you the tools to start your own business, or to be a stand-out candidate on the journey to your dream career.<br/><br/><br/>- Shape yourself as a professional within the business space. You will learn the fundamentals of business, and how to present yourself as a leader.<br/><br/><br/>**What You WIll Learn**<br/>We’ll provide you with a firm grasp of operations management, economics and business management, while enabling you to develop core skills in problem-solving, decision-making, team-working and communications.<br/><br/>But you won’t just learn theoretically about business management - you’ll be doing it, thanks to our innovative teaching. From leading a lecture to turning the classroom into an office, you’ll get every opportunity to become the confident and effective manager that employers demand in today’s dynamic business environment.<br/><br/>Year One<br/>Essential University Skills 1<br/>Contemporary Issues and the Media<br/>Business Innovation<br/>Essential University Skills 2<br/>Leading and Managing Individuals and Organisations<br/>Individual Case Study<br/><br/>Year Two <br/>Understanding Self and Others<br/>Exploring Business Contexts<br/>Measuring What Matters<br/>Fundamentals of Business<br/>Principles of Marketing<br/>Leading Teams and Managing Others<br/><br/>Year Three <br/>Human Resource Management, Theory and Practice<br/>Environmental, Social and Governance Issues in Organisations<br/>Applying Strategic Analysis<br/>Services Marketing and Customer Experience<br/>Managing Operations<br/>International Human Relations Management<br/>Digital Communications and Content Marketing<br/><br/>Year Four <br/>Coaching, Mentoring and Empowering<br/>International Marketing<br/>Career Management<br/>Global to Local Business Futures<br/>Applied Digital Marketing<br/>Capstone Project<br/>Business Psychology
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Lancaster
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N334
Institution Code
C99
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS Tariff48 Scottish HigherD,D,D,D Access to HE DiplomaP:45 60 credits with 45 graded at level 3 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)PPP A levelA T LevelPass (D or E) |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £5,760 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
International | £14,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |