Business and Management BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Business and Management BA (Hons)
Course Overview
Learn the business, management and leadership skills to influence strategic change on our BA (Hons) Business and Management course, accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Our BA (Hons) Business and Management programme is co-designed with industry experts. Youll graduate with both a degree and a CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership at no extra cost. This will help you stand out to employers and improve your career prospects.
On this undergraduate Business and Management course, youll develop you...
<strong>Course Overview</strong><br/><br/>Learn the business, management and leadership skills to influence strategic change on our BA (Hons) Business and Management course, accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).<br/><br/>Our BA (Hons) Business and Management programme is co-designed with industry experts. Youll graduate with both a degree and a CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership at no extra cost. This will help you stand out to employers and improve your career prospects.<br/><br/>On this undergraduate Business and Management course, youll develop your leadership style and communication skills. Youll also explore key areas such as:<br/><br/>Strategy and operations<br/>Organisational behaviour<br/>Data analysis<br/>Project management<br/><br/>You’ll learn how businesses operate, grow, and innovate. Youll also explore how to lead teams, develop customer-focused strategies and improve workplace culture. Alongside this, youll build commercial awareness and strengthen your strategic thinking. Youll gain the skills to solve problems and make ethical decisions. These skills will help you drive performance in a competitive, fast-changing business environment.<br/><br/>Youll build the confidence to lead in any business environment, as youll apply your learning through:<br/><br/>Live projects<br/>Real-world business challenges<br/>Simulations<br/>Hands-on experiences<br/><br/>To help get you ready for graduate jobs, youll take part in a mock assessment centre. This will give you real experience of the recruitment process used by many graduate employers. Youll also earn digital micro-credentials from industry leaders like Microsoft, Google, and LinkedIn. This will enhance your CV and help you focus on the areas of business, management and leadership you are most interested in.<br/><br/><strong>Why study with us</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Youll graduate with the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership. This is recognised by employers across sectors. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Earn digital micro-credentials from Microsoft, Google, and LinkedIn to enhance your CV.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Get exclusive access to our award-winning Centre for SME and Enterprise Development. Link with local businesses, mentors, and innovation networks.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>What you’ll do</strong> <br/><br/><br/>• Apply skills in management, strategy, marketing, and leadership. You’ll do this through live projects, real-world business challenges, and hands-on experiences.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain a complete understanding of business and management. This includes topics such as strategy, operations, data analysis, and project management. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Take part in our Global Opportunities programme. You’ll have the chance to work with businesses in the UK and around the world through placements and internships.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Future careers</strong><br/><br/>This degree prepares you to shape the future of business. Whether your ambition is to lead, innovate, consult or become an entrepreneur, you will graduate with the skillset to make an impact.<br/><br/>Career options for business and management graduates include:<br/><br/><br/>• Business analyst<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Project or operations manager<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Accounts, finance or client services lead<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Innovation or change manager<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Business consultant<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Entrepreneur or start-up founder<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Graduate trainee in leadership, consultancy or business development<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Franchising<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Retail<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Buying<br/><br/><br/><br/>You will also benefit from career coaching, employer networking, an optional placement year and more to help you graduate with confidence.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Preston Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N202
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
104 to 112 UCAS points
Access to HE Diploma
104 to 112 UCAS points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
104 to 112 UCAS points at Higher Level subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
AS
Not Accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DMM
Scottish Advanced Higher
104 to 112 UCAS points
A level
104 to 112 UCAS points at A2
T Level
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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