Business Management

University of Bedfordshire
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Business and management studiesEvents management

A-Level Entry

CCC

UCAS Points

96 points

About this course

This course equips you with the knowledge, skills and professional competency to work confidently as a manager in a digitally dependent business environment. It builds your understanding and practical skills in general business management subjects such as strategy, policy design, innovation and entrepreneurship while exploring the business practices reshaping current business models.

Facilities and Specialist Equipment

  • New, state-of-the-art business analytics suite to support data analytics, 'big-data', data mining, digital marketing, SEO and other management skills.

  • Harvard Business Publishing - international learning resources providing advanced business simulations in areas such as sustainability and digital processes.

  • Our Reuters trading room, reacting to live ‘stock-market’ data.

  • Software includes Microsoft Power BI and Vensim simulation, for analysing complex and messy business problems, plus VR immersive skills practice.

  • Access to Sage, Refinitiv Workspace and the econometrics software STATA.

    Your Student Experience

  • Gain a sought-after specialism on a course that gives you the flexibility to change pathway option at the end of your first year.

  • Learn from research-driven academics actively involved in consultancy work.

  • Take up opportunities for consultancy experience during the second year of the degree, assisting businesses – from start-ups to established corporations - to solve problems, up-skill and innovate.

  • Benefit from masterclasses from industry experts so you benefit from their experience and keep at the leading edge in your field.

  • Access virtual business-management simulation software that allows you to participate in running a business and experience collaborative working.

  • Benefit from field trips to see business management and analytics in action at companies such as John Lewis, Volvo, PW Gates Logistics, Luton Recycling and RAJA Packaging.
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades CCC
    UCAS Tariff Points 96 points
    BTEC MMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Bedford

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Luton

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    7220 Customer service supervisors
    1139 Functional managers and directors
    2432 Marketing and commercial managers
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale

    Course Details

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