Business Management Courses

About Business Management University Courses

Take a business management degree and you’ll impress employers with your in-depth understanding of the business environment, business operations and management theory. You’ll also develop strong practical skills in areas like planning, decision making, project management, strategic management and management accounting. These will make your CV shine.

When you’re choosing between management courses, look out for networking opportunities such as work experience placements, company visits and lectures from industry experts. These will play an important part in your education, as the right connections in the business world could give your career a head start.

Entry Requirements

To apply for a BA (Hons) in Business Management, you’ll usually need GCSEs in English and maths, plus two or three A level passes (or equivalent qualifications). However, if you’re a mature student without A levels or BTECs don’t despair, as many university business schools will accept your application if you have some relevant work experience.

Funding

If this is your first undergraduate degree, you can apply for a loan that will cover all of your tuition fees, from your first year to your final year. A maintenance loan to cover additional costs is also available, although the amount you’ll receive for each academic year will depend on your household income. If you have children you may be eligible for a childcare grant, a learning allowance or an additional loan. However, you can only claim these if you’re studying full time.

You’ll still receive a tuition fee loan if you decide to study on a part-time basis, but the loan you receive for your living costs will vary, depending on your household income, your course intensity,  and where you’ll be residing while you study.

Workload & Difficulty

If you need to fit your studies around your other commitments, you’ll be glad to know that many university business schools offer full time and part-time degree programmes. Alternatively, you could opt for an online degree, which involves learning at your own pace via online lectures, interactive webinars and one-to-one tutorials.

However and wherever you decide to study, you’re likely to be assessed via a combination of coursework, essays, presentations, case studies, workshops and group projects.

Career Prospects

Once you’ve graduated, you’ll find that your business management skills are in demand across a wide range of industries, from healthcare to human resources. The financial rewards are pretty impressive too, as business managers currently earn an average of £37,500. This increases significantly with experience, and according to PayScale, a business management consultant with ten years’ experience can earn over £70,000.

Of course, you might decide to set up your own business, in which case you’ll already have the knowledge, skills and contacts you need to kickstart your career.

Are you ready to start studying? Our business management degrees are ready and waiting, so why not take a look?