Bachelor Business Management

Programme Overview

BA(Hons) – Business Management (Top-up) – BABM equips students with the strategic, operational, and leadership skills needed to thrive in today’s dynamic business world. The University of Derby has a strong track record of delivering impactful business education, and its curriculum has been refined to reflect the demands of modern industries. The course covers key areas such as strategic management, entrepreneurship, innovation, digital transformation, and sustainability, helping students become future-ready business leaders who are confident in driving change and making data-informed decisions.

In BABM, students will explore a broad spectrum of contemporary business management topics. They will learn to critically analyse business problems, adapt to global economic changes, develop innovative business strategies, and lead teams effectively. The course also integrates practical projects and the use of digital tools to prepare graduates for real-world business challenges.

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Duration

12 months

Programme Objectives

BA(Hons) Business Management aims to:

Apply decision-making processes and problem-solving skills within a global business environment.
Analyse the planning and optimisation of resources to achieve organisational goals.
Demonstrate problem identification, analysis, solution generation and impact consideration within real life scenarios.
Critically evaluate different models of leadership and apply leadership strategies to organisational objectives.
Critically evaluate theories, strategies and plans.
Reflect on the effectiveness and efficiency of business evaluation and how this relates to the development of self-reliance, self-efficacy and self-confidence.
Critically evaluate the balance between the demands of leadership and the demands of management.
Independently produce creative and innovative business solutions that acknowledge the holistic nature of business disciplines
Articulate critical understanding of global business issues both orally and in writing.

IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas); OR
Pearson Test of Academic English: 56; OR
Cambridge English Scale: B2; OR
London Tests of English: level 4 for undergraduate courses; OR
GCE' O' level English (grade C6) or equivalent

If the medium of instruction in Diploma/Advanced Diploma in English, the student may get a waiver for English proficiency requirement subject to UoD's approval on a case by case basis

Career opportunities may include roles in:

Business Management and Administration
Project Management
Business Analysis
Management Consultancy
Human Resource Management
Marketing and Digital Marketing
Sales and Business Development
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Logistics and Procurement
Finance and Banking
Customer Relationship Management
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Retail and Commercial Management
Corporate Communications
International Business and Trade

Graduates may pursue positions such as Business Executive, Project Coordinator, Business Analyst, Marketing Executive, Human Resource Officer, Operations Executive, Sales Manager, Logistics Coordinator, Management Trainee, Customer Success Manager, Procurement Officer, or Entrepreneur