Develop your entrepreneurial know-how and business knowledge and gain skills that are highly valued in the competitive employment market, from team project planning to launching a business. Whether you dream of your own startup or want to bring your out-of-the-box thinking to a mulitnational, you’ll be prepared to excel in diverse career areas, including investor relations, startup consulting, strategic management and management consultancy.

• Create innovative business ventures
• Manage operations & supply chains efficiently
• Foster a sustainable & responsible enterprise
• Develop entrepreneurial leadership & management skills
• Navigate global business strategies effectively

This is a six-semester, three-year program (180 ECTS). The core courses taught during the first year will give you a solid grounding in all essential business disciplines, while the second and third years incorporate your chosen pathway, in addition to the core courses. 

In your final year, you will undertake a year-long Business Consultancy Project designed to integrate knowledge gained throughout the program. Interacting with a real-world company, you will conduct a situational analysis and then apply your research insights to develop solutions for actual business challenges or problems.

As the BA (Hons) in Business Management is a full-franchised program offered by the University of Derby, the selection criteria for admission is fully aligned with their Admissions Policy.

Semester 1 (30 ECTS)

• Understanding People in Organizations
• Operations, Supply Chain & IT
• Business Economics

Semester 2 (30 ECTS)

• Finance & Business Performance
• Developing an Enterprising Mindset
• Marketing Fundamentals

Semester 3 (30 ECTS)

• Quantitative Skills for Business
• Sustainability & Responsible Management
• Social and Sustainable Enterprise

Semester 4 (30 ECTS)

• Applied Operations Management
• Managing Performance Through People
• Innovation & Implementation

Semester 5 (30 ECTS)

• Global Business & Strategy
• The Business Consultancy Project Part I
• Freelancing Skills & Working for Yourself

Semester 6 (30 ECTS)

• Developing Leadership & Management
• The Business Consultancy Project Part II
• Developing a Global Enterprise

The BA (Hons) in Business Management (Enterprise) provides students with key competencies in core business areas and a specialized skill set in their chosen pathway. 

They will acquire practical skills with direct application to real-world business scenarios and develop the agile, innovative thinking essential for success in a global business environment.

Objectives include:

• Apply decision-making processes and problem-solving within a global corporate environment.
• Apply enterprise activities across global boundaries.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills required for a global business environment.
• Treat all aspects of business as a whole rather than as separate disciplines.

On successful completion of this program, you will earn:

A U.K. state-recognized BA (Hons) in Business Management (Enterprise) degree from University of Derby, U.K.

This BA (Hons) program is additionally accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), which gives students the possibility of achieving an extra international qualification: CMI's Diploma in Management and Leadership.

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Entrepreneur

Builds businesses from the ground up by spotting gaps, taking risks & turning bold ideas into reality.

Startup Founder

Leads agile ventures with vision & acumen by shaping products, securing funding & scaling fast in new markets.

Startup Operations Analyst

Support daily startup operations, analyze performance metrics, & assist in scaling processes & business models.

Innovation Analyst

Research trends, evaluate emerging technologies, & support innovation initiatives to drive forward-thinking business solutions.

Business Developer

Identify prospects, support sales strategies, & assist in expanding markets & revenue opportunities.

These are the admission requirements for this BA (Hons) program. If you're not sure if you meet our requirements, contact us for a personalized assessment. Our team is here to help!

Academic requirements:

One certified copy of high school diploma and transcripts; or equivalent

Proof of English level: 

Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component; native speaker of English or equivalent.