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How do you start out in business and oversee a project successfully? What skills do you need to be an effective manager or leader?
BBA Business Administration is a broad business and management degree, where you gain comprehensive knowledge of the main functional areas of an organisation. You study a wide range of subjects and develop your practical managerial skills to prepare you for a successful career in any aspect of business.
You are encouraged to undertake a paid placement year to further develop your business connections and practical skills whilst working ...
How do you start out in business and oversee a project successfully? What skills do you need to be an effective manager or leader?<br/><br/>BBA Business Administration is a broad business and management degree, where you gain comprehensive knowledge of the main functional areas of an organisation. You study a wide range of subjects and develop your practical managerial skills to prepare you for a successful career in any aspect of business.<br/><br/>You are encouraged to undertake a paid placement year to further develop your business connections and practical skills whilst working for real-world organisation.<br/><br/>Study areas include:<br/><br/><br/>- business strategy<br/><br/><br/>- business creation and growth<br/><br/><br/>- organisational behaviour and management<br/><br/><br/>- supply chain management<br/><br/><br/>- marketing and marketing communications<br/><br/><br/>- accounting and finance<br/><br/><br/>- management and entrepreneurial theory<br/><br/><br/>Group work tasks develop your team working skills and our business simulation project puts you in charge of your own virtual venture. In competition with other students, you develop your skills in problem solving, analysis and creativity as you make decisions to optimise your business’ performance.<br/><br/>In your final year, youll put your knowledge into practice by producing a business plan, industry report or dissertation in an area of your choice. As well as developing the research and analytical skills needed for the workplace, you can benefit from the opportunity to make valuable business connections by gathering case studies and interviews.<br/><br/>This course also gives you the option to follow a specialised pathway in Applied Quantitative Methods (AQM).<br/><br/>With employers looking for graduates with data analysis skills, The University of Essex is one of just three UK universities to have received Q-Step Affiliate status. By completing necessary AQM modules, your quantitative skills are evidenced on your transcript to give you the competitive edge in the jobs market. We can also provide work placement bursaries to develop your skills in evaluating numerical evidence, analysing data and designing research.<br/><br/>This course is taught at Essex Business School. We’re an international school which places a strong emphasis on responsible management, ethics and sustainable business practice. We encourage our students to think strategically, act responsibly and have the confidence to innovate to make positive change in turbulent economic environments.
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Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Southend Campus
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Course Code
N100
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS TariffAccess to HE DiplomaInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme29 30 Or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. We are happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM Offers will be made in the range of DDM to DMM or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels Entry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on subjects studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis. A levelB,B,B Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBC or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels |
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