Birmingham City University is a dynamic and forward-thinking institution located in Birmingham, England. With a rich history dating back to 1843, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, business, computing, education, engineering, health, and social sciences. Known for its industry connections and practical approach to education, Birmingham City University provides students with real-world experiences, internships, and placements to enhance their employability. The university's commitment to innovation and research contributes to its reputation as a hub for creativity, entrepreneurship, and academic excellence. With a diverse and inclusive community, Birmingham City University is dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential and make a positive impact in their chosen fields.

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The Business Management course will offer you a practical based degree applicable to a wide range of sectors. You will be able to contribute to critical debates on industry related contemporary issues and understand the dynamic needs of business managers in the 21st century to reflect current knowledge and best practices. You will gain specialist knowledge on a number of core functions of management, building your self-confidence to prepare you for a progressive and successful career in management. Exciting opportunities including integrated work projects and business placements in the UK or abroad are all featured in your course, therefore your career can start whilst achieving your qualification. You will have the benefit of renowned industry speakers and live projects to inspire and help you to develop. The international focus of the course is derived through a variety of means including the student body, the teaching team and the use of international teaching materials. Moreover, you can choose to spend a year or a full semester studying your modules overseas at a partner institution. Similarly, the Business Management course embeds the UN Sustainable Development Goals as an integral part of the course. Show less

First Year
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).

Insights into Management
20 credits
Principles of Marketing
20 credits
Developing your Personal Brand
20 credits
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
20 credits
Operations Management
20 credits
Finance for Managers
20 credits

Second Year
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits).

Supply Chain Management
20 credits
One Planet Issues
20 credits
Management Development
20 credits
Data Analytics for Business Optimisation
20 credits
The Global Manager
20 credits

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules.

Entrepreneurship in Action
20 credits
Cross Cultural Management
20 credits
Introduction to Consultancy
20 credits
Study Abroad
20 credits

All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.

Final Year
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits).

Leading and Managing Change
20 credits
Continuous Innovation
20 credits
Strategic Management
20 credits
Business Research Methodology and Practice
20 credits
Business Research Project
20 credits

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following indicative list of OPTIONAL modules.

Strategic Supply Chain Management
20 credits
Growing the Enterprise
20 credits
One Planet Business
20 credits

All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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