This course will equip you with the key business skills and knowledge needed to succeed in multinational organisations. We provide an in-depth understanding of all stages of the business management process, from conceptualisation to strategic evaluation.
You’ll study a broad range of fields such as economics, marketing, strategy and human resources, and get the chance to apply your theoretical knowledge to real-life, up-to-date case studies. You’ll also hear from specialist guest lecturers, visit a variety of organisations and participate in online business simulations throughout your course. The University’s business incubator, Accelerator, will prove an invaluable resource for flexing your entrepreneurial muscles. You’ll have the option to visit the Accelerator facilities and to participate in sessions and competitions.
You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in work-based learning as part of your degree. This will give you real-world experience that will set you apart from other graduates when you enter the job market, as well as giving you the chance to put your newfound knowledge to the test.
On completing the course, you’ll receive your Business Management BA (Hons) degree and a Level 5 Chartered Management Institute (CMI) diploma.
Assessment
You’ll be assessed through individual reports, business plans, group presentations and seen/unseen exams. Some modules will require you to produce an e-portfolio including real-life investigations and tasks.
The final year dissertation will allow you to utilise all previously learnt knowledge and apply it to a self-designed research study within the subject area. Throughout your study, you’ll have one-to-one support from your supervisor.
Modular structure
The modules listed below are for the academic year 2018/19 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.
Year 1 modules include:
- Business Decision Making (core, 30 credits)
- Business and Enterprise (core, 30 credits)
- Fundamentals of Management (core, 30 credits)
- Personal and Academic Development (core, 15 credits)
- The Business Environment (core, 15 credits)
Year 2 modules include:
- Business Research Methods (core, 30 credits)
- Leadership and Leading (core, 30 credits)
- Serving Customers in Global Markets (core, 30 credits)
- Creating a Winning Business 1 (alternative core, 15 credits)
- Learning through Work (alternative core, 15 credits)
- Managing Organisational Development, Performance and Reward (option, 15 credits)
- Organisation Design and Management (option, 15 credits)
- Professional Experience Year Placement (option, 30 credits)
- Resourcing, Retaining and Motivating Talent (option, 15 credits)
Year 3 modules include:
- Achieve Your Potential (core, 15 credits)
- Management Dissertation (core, 30 credits)
- Strategy: Choices and Change (core, 30 credits)
- The Practice of Management (core, 30 credits)
- Creating a Winning Business 2 (alternative core, 15 credits)
- Learning through Work 2 (alternative core, 15 credits)
- Business Writing and Communication (option, 15 credits)
- Economics of Multinational Business (option, 15 credits)
- Financial Decision Making for Managers (option, 15 credits)
- Managing Corporate Reputation (option, 15 credits)
- Professional Experience Year Placement (option, 30 credits)
- Project Management (option, 15 credits)
- Quantitative Data Analysis (option, 15 credits)
What our students say
„I have truly enjoyed my course. Each module is taught in a particular way that makes it interesting and that helps students improve the skills they already have whilst developing new skills as well.”
„The quality of teaching is amazing, the modules are intellectually stimulating and the environment is so welcoming!”
“Lecturers are really engaged and create a good environment in the classes. There is a very good mix of practical and theory in the course.”
National Student Survey 2015 comments from London Met students studying management courses
After the course
This course will give you the skills you need to pursue a career as an entrepreneur or to work in business management as part of a national or multinational organisation. Previous graduates have gone on to work at organisations such as Coca-Cola, the Royal Bank of Scotland and even London Metropolitan University.
The knowledge base, transferable skills and hands-on work experience you’ll gain throughout the course will place you in an advantageous position once you enter the job market.
This course is also excellent preparation for postgraduate study or a graduate training scheme.
