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‘ I enjoyed being able to tailor the course to what suits me best . Learning such a variety of subjects . The course provides great insights to all elements of business , with fully supported placement process which helps with employment after university . ’
James Finlayson
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BA ( Hons ) Business Management and Entrepreneurship
UCAS code N100
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB-BBB , BTEC : DDM , Tariff points : 120-128 points from 3 A levels or equivalent .
Accredited course
European Foundation for Management Development ( EFMD ) Programme Accreditation System ( EPAS )
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What ' s this course about ?
● Learn how to think like an entrepreneur
● Unlock your potential to create and innovate
● Discover how to bring innovative ideas to life in established organisations , helping them launch new products and stay ahead of the competition
● Gain the commercial insight and business communication techniques to become a successful entrepreneur , independently or in a large organisation
Example placements
● Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
● Fujitsu
● IBM
Example topics
● Managing product portfolios
● Contemporary issues in entrepreneurship
● Innovation management
● Business venturing
● Strategic management
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Course highlights
● Develop innovative ideas and learn to take them from inception to implementation as new products or services
● With a shared first year with other courses in the Business School , you ' ll have the option to transfer to a related degree
● Optional international study – complete your secondyear credits at one of our partner universities around the world , in locations like Canada , Japan and Europe
● Gain valuable hands-on experience with an optional one-year self-employed work placement or paid full-time role
● Flexibility to choose from a wide range of modules in year two and three
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‘ My favourite part of the course is the reallife experience gained working with clients , instead of just working from textbooks and case studies . ’
Benjamin Thompson
Future opportunities
The skills acquired on this course not only prepare you for launching your own business , they ’ re also a great asset for a range of careers . Opportunities include new project development , sales and marketing , business development and consultancy , recruitment , digital marketing and publicity .
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BA ( Hons ) Business and Management
UCAS code NN21
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : ABB-BBB , BTEC : DDM , Tariff points : 120-128 points from 3 A levels or equivalent .
Accredited course
European Foundation for Management Development ( EFMD ) Programme Accreditation System ( EPAS )
Shares a first year with similar courses
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What ' s this course about ?
● Discover how businesses really work and get an inside look at diverse business functions
● Learn management and leadership principles and practices
● Explore marketing , international business ethics and sustainability
Example placements
● IBM
● Bosch
● Self-employed placement
Example topics
● Business accounting
● Business operations and systems management
● Business innovation and development project
● Leadership , ethics , governance and sustainability
● Business analysis and decision-making
● Strategic management
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Course highlights
● Flexibility to choose from a wide range of modules across the Business School
● Opportunity to learn another language – options include French , German , Italian , Spanish , Mandarin or sign language
● Optional international study for your second-year credits at a partner university such as San Jose State University California or the University of Iceland
● Hone your entrepreneurial skills by collaborating with local businesses on ‘ real-life ’ projects
● Gain valuable work experience with an optional one-year placement in a paid full-time role
● With a shared first year with other courses in the Business School , you ' ll have the option to transfer to a related degree
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‘ I chose my course because I liked the flexibility of the first year . Doing a common first year allows you to gain an insight in all business areas . ’
Dione Vengai
Future opportunities
This course is a great springboard to a successful career in business . Our graduates work in fields including : business development and consultancy , recruitment , emarketing , publicity , and financial and risk analysis .
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BSc ( Hons ) Business and Supply Chain Management
UCAS code J9N1
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : BBB-BBC , BTEC : DDM- DMM , Tariff points : 112-120 points from 3 A levels or equivalent .
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What ' s this course about ?
● Gain insight into how organisations work with partners and suppliers to streamline operations and increase access to markets
● Understand the tools and techniques used to manage complex business networks
● Learn about procurement , supply chain management , risk management , and enterprise systems and processes
Example placements
● Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
● Nissan
● L ' Oréal
Example topics
● Procurement and supply
● Risk management and supply chain vulnerability
● Business intelligence
● Economics for business
● International business
● Operations strategy and the supply chain
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Course highlights
● Opportunity to use our excellent facilities , such as the Business Simulation Suite
● Acquire hands-on experience of SAP systems , used by professionals for managing aspects of the supply chain
● Gain valuable experience with a year-long industry work placement in a business-related environment
● Flexibility to choose from a wide range of modules in year two and three
● International study opportunity – study for your second-year credits at one of our partner universities in locations such as Canada , Japan and Europe
● Expand your network through meeting industry practitioners and visiting companies
● With a shared first year with other courses in the Business School , you ' ll have the option to transfer to a related degree
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‘ The modules are all really fun and interesting and the staff are all great and know their subjects really well . ’
Georgia Meredrew
Future opportunities
You ’ ll gain a combination of skills and experience useful for a wide choice of careers . Our graduates are working in supply chain management , procurement management , logistics analysis , distribution management , supply coordination and company buying .
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