BSc Management
This degree programme offers you the opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of the functions and processes for managing organisations. Covering the core concepts, practices and techniques of management, this programme also develops analytical, quantitative, computing, presentation and other transferable skills required by the business world and employers in both the private and public sectors. On completion of this programme, students will have acquired the intellectual base necessary for understanding and managing complex organisational systems.
The business school is a top institution whilst the city is modern and accommodating to students. The diverse teaching methods at the University encouraged us to voice our own opinions and hold debates which were very enjoyable.
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You will study some compulsory core modules in your subject and also have the opportunity to choose elective modules from a vast range of subjects offered by other Schools within the University. You will also choose modules from available specialised option subjects. These help you develop a deeper appreciation of Management but in areas which are of particular interest to you. Modules are subject to change.
- The BSc Management is an academically-oriented general business programme, which aims to provide you with a broad understanding of key managerial functions.
- International students on this programme will have extra support in the form of English for Business classes.
- Management graduates have found employment with a range of organisations in marketing and sales, management consultancy, finance, and administration.
- Take a look at the employment statistics for this subject area at www.unistats.com .
| Compulsory Modules | Elective Modules |
|---|---|
| Information Technology and Communication Skills 1 | Chosen from another subject area |
| Management Accounting for Managers | |
| Business Practice | |
| Organisational Behaviour | |
| Personal Tutorials for Management | |
| Economics for Management | |
| Financial Accounting for Managers |
| Compulsory Modules | Elective Modules |
|---|---|
| How Managers Make Decisions | Labour Economics |
| Statistics for Managers | From Study to Work |
| Corporate Responsibility | Industrial Economics |
| Marketing | Contemporary Industrial Relations |
| Organisation and the Human Resource | Business Economics |
| Information in Organisations | |
| Mathematics for Business | |
| Research Methods |
You can apply in your second year to spend your third year either in industry or studying abroad.
Find out more about our Year in Industry and Year Abroad options.
| Compulsory Modules | Optional Modules A (40 Credits) | Optional Modules B (20 Credits) |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Management | Current Issues in Decision Making | Diversity Management |
| Operations Management | Managing Innovation and Technology | International Business Management |
| Dissertation in Management | Business Ethics | Gender and Equality at Work in Comparative Perspective |
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation | ||
| International Banking and Finance 1 | ||
| Employment Law | ||
| International Marketing | ||
| Advertising and Promotional Management | ||
| Physical Distribution and Logistics | ||
| Marketing Strategy | ||
| Strategic Human Resource Management | ||
| Transition Economies in the New International Business Environment | ||
| Management Decision Making |
Academic Qualifications
- GCSE English Language, grade B or better
- GCSE Mathematics, grade B or better
- Typically grades AAA at A Level, excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking
- Not a UK student? Find out about equivalent qualifications
English Language Requirements:
If English is not your first language you need a recognised English language qualification such as:
- IELTS with an overall score of 6.5, with no less than 6 in listening, speaking, reading or writing
- TOEFL iBT with an overall score of 94, with no less than 20 in listening, 23 in reading, 23 in speaking and 24 in writing.
- Tom Reynolds, BA Management alumnus
Tom Reynolds
Tell us about your work placement year:
I worked for Epson Europe in Marketing Communications. Brilliant experience working on a whole host of projects that were visible in the market. Provided skills and knowledge I could take back to my studies in the fourth year.
Related courses: BSc Economics and Management, BA Human Resource Management, and BA Management with Marketing, You can also look at the degree programmes offered at the Centre for Joint Honours.