Course Overview
Whether you are new to the world of business management, seeking to enhance your existing experience, or aiming to progress your current career, the BSc (Hons) Business Management delivered via distance learning is an excellent choice. This programme equips you with a comprehensive range of business and management skills essential for success in today’s competitive and rapidly evolving global markets.
Studying online provides the flexibility to enhance your commercial knowledge within a supportive learning environment while accommodating your other personal and professional commitments.
The degree is designed to be completed in four years alongside employment. However, if you already hold relevant qualifications, you may be eligible for the Top-Up version of the degree: BSc (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up).
Modules and Course Content
Global Business Environment and International Strategy
This module explores external influences on business operations, including globalisation and international trade. You’ll examine Political, Economic, Social, Legal, Environmental, and Technological factors and their impact on business strategy. Topics such as sustainability and introductory economics will also be introduced.
Organisational Behaviour
You will investigate the human elements of business management, examining how organisational culture, leadership, structure, and motivation affect performance. Various perspectives including managerial, critical, and feminist approaches will be considered, helping you to build analytical skills and understand workforce dynamics.
Introduction to Business Contracts and the Law
Gain an understanding of civil legal concepts relevant to commerce and daily life. This module covers the basics of the English Legal System, the Law of Contract, and the Law of Tort, providing essential knowledge for business professionals.
Digital Business and Principles of Marketing
Learn to integrate traditional and digital marketing approaches. This module focuses on customer value, ethical considerations, and marketing strategy within various sectors. You’ll develop a strong foundation in marketing theories while examining real-world digital marketing practices.
Introduction to Financial Analysis and Management
Understand the importance of finance in organisational decision-making. Using case studies and data, you will develop skills in financial interpretation, persuasion, and negotiation through real-life business scenarios.
Understanding the Consumer
This module delves into consumer psychology and behaviour, exploring how buying decisions are influenced. You will engage in market research and use this data to develop business proposals tailored to specific customer needs.
The Entrepreneurial Journey
Experience entrepreneurship through simulations, team-based activities, and live projects. You’ll identify opportunities, create products or services, and pitch your business ideas, gaining practical insights into the entrepreneurial process.
Business Innovation
Examine how innovation drives sustainable product and service development. This module focuses on idea generation, circular economy principles, and developing consumer-centric offerings. You’ll work collaboratively to propose and present an innovative product concept.
Developing Professional Practice and Using Information in HR
Aligned with the CIPD’s HR Profession Map, this module explores the competencies required by HR professionals. You’ll reflect on your skills, develop a personal development plan, and understand the strategic role of HR within organisations.
Project Management and Implementation
Master core project management skills including stakeholder engagement, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and agile methodologies. You’ll learn to deliver projects that balance cost, time, and quality.
Strategic Management
Explore how organisations achieve sustainable competitive advantage. This module introduces strategic frameworks and tools, focusing on implementation, leadership, and the global business environment. You’ll engage in practical applications and case studies.
Sustainability and Responsible Business
Investigate the shift towards environmentally and socially responsible business practices. You’ll design and evaluate an environmental management plan while examining corporate social responsibility and ethical conduct in modern business.
Marketing Communications
Gain a thorough understanding of marketing communications and their role in business success. Learn to design integrated campaigns across online and offline platforms and pitch your ideas to industry professionals.
Business Management Undergraduate Major Project
Your final project provides an opportunity to apply your knowledge to a real-world business challenge. Working in a team, you’ll conduct research, analyse findings, and present strategic recommendations in a group report and poster presentation.
Study Mode
This degree is delivered entirely online by Anglia Ruskin University, using Canvas, a leading virtual learning environment. You will have 24/7 access to:
You can study anytime, anywhere, via computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Graduation and Award
Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a BSc (Hons) in Business Management. You will be invited to attend the graduation ceremony at the university campus. If attendance is not possible, your certificate will be posted to your address.
Tuition Fees
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