BA (Hons) Business Management
Key Information
- Course Title: Business Management
- Award: Bachelor of Arts
- Levels: 4, 5 and 6
- Awarding Body: University of Derby
- UCAS Code: N200
- Start Dates: September (Year 1, 2 and 3), January (Year 3 only)
- Direct Entry: You can transfer to this course at Year 2 (Level 5) or Year 3 (Level 6)
- Study Mode: Full-time (3 years)
- Fees: £6,355
- Delivery: Weekdays, weekends or evenings
You can complete the full degree from Year 1, or fast-track your studies by joining directly in Year 2 or 3 (please see 'Entry and Visa Requirements' section for more information).
Course Overview
Fast-track your future with a Business Management degree that stands out.
Combine a prestigious BA (Hons) Business Management with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership – an internationally recognised professional qualification that sets you apart in the global job market.
This course is designed to shape the next generation of responsible, forward-thinking leaders – individuals who make decisions that balance profit with purpose. You’ll explore the role of business in society, tackling vital issues such as environmental sustainability, ethical governance, child labour, and responsible innovation.
Developed in close partnership with the CMI, this degree provides the perfect blend of academic insight and practical leadership skills. On graduation, you’ll hold two respected qualifications that showcase your readiness for senior management and rapid career progression.
The CMI Diploma – the benchmark for full CMI membership – also brings you a step closer to achieving Chartered Manager status, the ultimate recognition of management excellence. Best of all, you’ll earn it seamlessly through your course assessments, with no need for extra exams or additional work.
When you complete your course, you’ll have the opportunity to celebrate your achievement at a prestigious graduation ceremony held at the University of Derby.
Take the lead. Build a career that makes a difference and a name that commands respect.
Teaching
Our teaching is dynamic, interactive, and designed to keep you engaged.
You’ll learn through a blend of on-campus and live online lectures, tutorials, and academic support sessions, supported by extensive digital resources and access to our physical and online libraries.
Independent study is central to your success, involving research, reading, and preparing reports, presentations, and projects
Assessment
Assessment focuses on practical, career-relevant coursework. You’ll complete individual and group tasks that reflect real workplace challenges – from essays and reports to consultancy projects, research assignments, presentations, and digital content creation.
Modules
Year 1 (Level 4)
- Business Economics
- Developing an Enterprising Mindset
- Finance and Business Performance
- Marketing Fundamentals
- Operations, Supply Chain and IT
- Understanding People in Organisations
Year 2 (Level 5)
- Applied Operations Management
- Digital and Social Media
- Managing Financial Resources
- Managing People
- Quantitative Skills for Business
- Sustainability and Responsible Management
Year 3 (Level 6)
- Business Consultancy Project
- Developing Leadership and Management
- Global Business and Strategy
- International Entrepreneurship
- Marketing Across Cultures
Careers
When you graduate, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of all key business disciplines, ready to launch a successful career in business management, finance, marketing, banking, or retail.
The BA (Hons) Business Management degree strengthens your grasp of business theory and research, providing the perfect foundation for professional success. Developed in partnership with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) – the leading body for managers – it puts you on the fast track to career advancement.
This powerful combination of academic excellence and professional recognition gives you a competitive edge when applying for graduate training schemes or leadership roles with major employers.
Our graduates from the University of Derby Business School are now excelling in consultancy and client-facing roles across sectors such as accounting and finance, human resource management, marketing, project management, and retail leadership.
Entry and Visa Requirements
Entry Requirements
You are expected to hold at least one of the following:
- UCAS points: 112
- Three A-Levels with grades BBC
- A BTEC Level 3 qualification in a related subject
- Foundation Diploma
- Higher National Certificate (120 credits)
- An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by a recognised institution.
- A UK or international equivalent of any of the above.
Additional Requirements
You should also hold at least one of the following:
- Maths and English Language GCSEs at grade C / 4 or above (equivalent qualifications, such as Key Skills or a Higher Diploma, are also accepted)
- Functional Skills Level 2 (Maths and English)
- IELTS: 6.0 (or equivalent).
If you do not hold any of the above, you will be required to successfully complete an English and/or Maths test at The London College.
Year 2 Direct Entry
You are expected to hold at least one of the following:
- Successfully completed your first year (Level 4) in similar programme at an approved university
- Higher National Certificate (120 credits)
- A UK or international equivalent of any of the above.
Year 3 Direct Entry
You are expected to hold at least one of the following:
- Successfully completed your second year (Level 5) in similar programme at an approved university
- Higher National Diploma (240 credits)
- A UK or international equivalent of any of the above.
Immigration / Visa Requirements
You must hold one of the following:
- UK or Irish citizenship
- EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status
- Non-EU passport with ILR, LLR, or DLR
- Valid work visa (additional residency and immigration requirements apply)
- Refugee status, or be the child or spouse of someone with refugee status
- Humanitarian Protection.
Other exceptional circumstances may apply. Please contact us for further details.
Next Steps
Apply Now
- Full degree (years 1 to 3): Click here to apply via UCAS.
- Year 2 or 3 Direct Entry: Email admissions@lcuck.ac.uk for more information.