Business Management and Leadership BA (Hons)
Our BA (Hons) Business Management and Leadership course is designed to help you develop key skills, from managing people, projects and resources to strategic leadership within the UK and internationally.
About The Program
The degree offers a focus on contemporary management issues, providing you with the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills essential for progressing from an operational level to a leadership role within any organisation. It also helps you build the confidence, versatility, strategic thinking, and advanced communication skills necessary for success. Additionally, you will have the chance to conduct critical research with experienced staff, learn from guest speakers, and participate in valuable practical modules.
What You'll Study
Many aspects of management and leadership, such as the introduction of new concepts and modern project management, demand that graduates possess a strong theoretical understanding alongside practical skills to effectively manage, implement, and assess new developments.
This diverse degree is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge for a successful transition into a management role. As an applied course, it embraces the multidisciplinary nature of business leadership. Throughout your studies, you will explore key areas including market operations, information technology, and leadership practices, while also demonstrating your ability to maintain clear and auditable records of your work.
Course Details
BA (Hons) Degree
Full Time
Duration 3 Years
UCAS - N20L / N20M / N20N
Start Dates:
2025
SEPTEMBER 2025
NOVEMBER 20525
2026
JANUARY 2026
MARCH 2026
MAY 2026
JUN 2026
Entry Routes
Option 1 - Academic Route
Have qualifications? You can start directly at Level 4, skipping the Foundation Year, and dive straight into core modules. This route fast-tracks your journey, helping you build advanced knowledge and leadership skills.
Option 2 - Non Academic Route
No qualifications? No problem. Start with our Foundation Year, designed to build your skills, confidence, and understanding of key business concepts. This route prepares you for success in the later stages of the degree and beyond..
Year One
In Year One, the focus is on understanding the organisational environment and decision-making processes at the junior management level. You’ll explore a wide range of topics, including key principles of modern management, organisational behaviour, and the basics of business policy, marketing, and strategy. This foundational year is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed for success in Years Two and Three. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to receive a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business Management and Leadership.
MODULES
1. The Business Environment - 30 Credits
2. Principles Of Sales and Marketing - 30 Credits
3. Communication & Collaborative Working - 30 Credits
4. Management and Leadership Perspectives - 30 Credits
Year Two
As the course progresses, you’ll be asked to build on the knowledge gained in year one to cement a solid foundation of core principles. Now that you are working to a higher level after completing the HNC, you should begin to develop a comprehensive range of skills and insights needed by operational managers to deal with complex issues. The focus of year two falls upon specialised areas such as financial management, entrepreneurship and the development of business practices. Students who successfully complete year two are eligible for a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business Management and Leadership.
MODULES
1. Economic & Financial Management - 30 Credits
2. Entrepreneurship, Enterprise and Innovation - 30 Credits
3. Project Management - 30 Credits
4. Resource Management - 30 Credits
Placement Year
There's no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement can often be beneficial. Work placements2 usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.
MODULES
1. UK Work Placement - 0 Credits
2. International Study / Work Placement - 0 Credits
Final Year
At this stage, you are dealing specifically with the challenges and opportunities faced by a strategic manager. The need to continuously assess and evaluate the business landscape is of paramount importance, along with the ability to work effectively and autonomously. This final year covers strategic leadership principles, organisational design and strategic marketing. You’ll also conduct a strategic business project on a management issue that brings together key themes from across the three years of study. Students who successfully complete year three are awarded a BA (Hons) in Business Management and Leadership.
MODULES
1. Strategy & Change Management - 30 Credits
2. International Business and Globalisation - 30 Credits
3. Contemporary Issues in Business Management - 30 Credits
4. Business Management and Leadership Project - 30 Credits