Business & Management

Bournemouth University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Business and management studiesEvents management

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

About this course

This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School. Fewer than 6% of Business Schools worldwide are accredited by the AACSB, and this accolade recognises our focus on excellence in all areas of learning, teaching, assessment, and the student experience.

Why study BA (Hons) Business & Management at BU?

  • Flexibility to achieve your ambitions – start with a strong foundation in business and management in your first year, then tailor your learning (depending on what your interests are) with a specialist pathway*

  • Opportunities to study abroad in your second year at one of BU’s international partner institutions in Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Turkey or the United States

  • Study a diverse subject that provides a stepping stone to work in any industry, anywhere in the world

  • Complete an optional 30-week placement, giving you invaluable opportunities to gain industry experience and build a professional network

  • Study at a university with over 35 years of teaching experience in this area, excellent industry connections and an international reputation

  • Within fifteen months of graduating, 94% of students on our Business & Management courses are in employment or further study. (Source DiscoverUni 2023)

    We offer a January intake for this course, which is specifically designed for international students, offering a unique opportunity to seamlessly join our main course while receiving tailored support to prepare you for your second year. For more information and to apply, please visit the course page on our website.

    *Depending on which options you select as you go through the course, you will eventually graduate with one of our specialist pathway awards. However, with the exception of the Economics and Finance pathways, you will not need to choose your specialism until the end of the second year. The pathways you can choose are as follows:

  • BA (Hons) Business & Management (Economics)

  • BA (Hons) Business & Management (Entrepreneurship)

  • BA (Hons) Business & Management (Finance)

  • BA (Hons) Business & Management (Global Operations)

  • BA (Hons) Business & Management (HRM)

  • BA (Hons) Business & Management (Marketing)

  • BA (Hons) Business & Management (Project Management)

  • BA (Hons) International Business & Management.
  • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Sandwich including industrial placement

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
    1139 Functional managers and directors
    2434 Business and related research professionals
    7220 Customer service supervisors

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies, Events management