Business Administration BBA (Hons)

Course overview

This Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) course aims to deliver teaching and learning which is active, applied, social and inclusive in approach. Modules are global in nature and make use of case studies that broaden your understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of business administration.

The January start for this course is condensed in Year 1. Please see the ‘How you’ll learn’ section below for more details.

Why you should study this course

This course offers you the opportunity to:

• develop a solid foundation in all the key components of business administration, management, and organisation within a global context
• explore and enhance your understanding of the key functional aspects of business administration, including accounting, people management, data analytics, marketing, project management, and strategic planning
• study supply chain management in a global context; thus, gaining relevant knowledge and skills, and consequently enhancing your employability
• learn from experienced professionals about cutting-edge business technologies and practices²
• explore a range of relevant and contemporary business concepts and technologies, such as Disruptive Technologies, Data Analytics, Ideation and Entrepreneurship.

If you choose to start this course in January you will study exactly the same course but over a slightly shorter timescale in Year 1. This is ideal if you missed the September start, want to transfer from a different university or course or just need a bit more time to prepare for life at university.

Careers and opportunities

Extensive support is in place from the Talent Team for students wanting to undertake a work placement as part of their degree and in finding suitable graduate-level jobs upon completion².

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be knowledgeable in business administration, management, and organisation. You will also have relevant knowledge about business analytics and decision-making, entrepreneurship, ideation, project management, and supply chain. You should also have acquired the requisite people, marketing, and project management skills.

This valuable and contemporary business knowledge and skills are expected:

• to increase your employability by preparing you for a wide range of potential future career options in the competitive local, national, or international business environment.
• enable you to set up and run your personal or family business.
• pave the way for you to pursue higher education, e.g. an MBA if you choose.