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Why should I do the BA (Hons) Applied Business Studies degree?
The Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Business Studies (subject to validation by the University of Lincoln) is designed to develop you into skilled and qualified leaders, as demanded by today’s employment market.
The BA (Hons) Applied Business Studies is an intellectually challenging degree which develops the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to create versatile, forward thinking, critical thinking, academically prepared, employable graduates.
The programme develops a comprehensive understanding of contemporary business theories and practices. Moreover, through the programme, you will gain knowledge of the critical aspects of business and management, including general management, finance, human resources, and marketing. Sustainability, logistics and corporate social responsibility are explored in detail, preparing graduates to tackle the challenges of the contemporary business environment.
This degree acknowledges the necessity of continuous professional and personal development in the business contexts of the future. The degree develops skills of reflection and reflexivity to equip you with the ability to undertake autonomous life-long learning.
The BA (Hons) Applied Business Studies Degree offers a wide range of knowledge and skills, helping you to pursue a career in any professional business-related role, such as operations and project management, HR management or retail management.
Key Information
Course Level
Level 6
Delivery
Part-Time
Duration
4-6 Years
Awarding Body
This course includes the following core modules that all students complete:
Programme Structure
Programmes validated by the Lincoln International Business School are made up of a number of modules. Each module carries credits which contributes to your final degree. Modules are either 15 or 30 credits. Usually, students’ study 60 credits per semester, typically this comprises four taught modules in each semester over 3 years.
Within our newly validated programme you are able to ‘step-off’ programme and achieve a Certificate in HE or a Diploma in HE – more information is available from the course team upon request.
Year 1
Fundamentals of Finance – 15 Core
Personal and Professional Management – 15 Core
Digital Business – 15 Core
Business Data Analytics – 15 Core
Introduction to Marketing – 15 Core
Behavioural Science – 15 Core
Business Environment 30 Core
Year 2
Financial Planning and Control – 15 Core
Sustainable Operations Management – 15 Core
Business Project Management – 15 Core
Digital Marketing – 15 Core
Problem Solving and Decision Making – 15 Core
Introduction to HRM – 15 Core
Effective Team Leadership 30 Core
Year 3
Supply Chains and Logistics- 15 Core
Business Strategy- 15 Core
Philosophy and Management -15 Core
Enterprise and Innovation -30 Core
HRM and Development-15 – Core
Independent Research project – 30 Option
Contemporary Leadership Issues 30 Option
Daytime sessions are on campus; evening sessions are a mix of on campus and on-line delivery.
Teaching includes a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, guest lectures and one to one discussions with your teaching team both face to face and online. Our programme offers a unique approach to interactive teaching to enhance your learning.
Lectures are formal information sessions. These are designed to introduce key topics and give guidance around your reading.
Seminars are more informal sessions and include student and tutor led discussion and activities.
Students will receive classes for 4 modules per week throughout this course. Additional one-to-one meetings with the academic teaching team will provide further support.
Further support is available from the ADAPT Team.
We are committed to creating educational opportunities for people from a variety of backgrounds and situations. If you have been out of formal education for some time, and/or you do not have the qualifications stated, we might still be able to consider your application and offer you a range of support. We are here to help. Please get in touch to find out more.
The requirements for applicants progressing from full-time education are 48 UCAS points/NVQ L3 or equivalent level 3 qualification. Some applicants come through the experiential route (relevant work or life experience). We have a long and successful record of supporting mature students, many of whom left formal education some time ago.
The BA (Hons) Applied Business Studies degree will provide you with excellent capabilities to pursue a career within Business Management. The course will expose you to various disciplines, you will feel confident to take on new challenges in your career.
Employers want graduates who are not just academically qualified but are also work-ready with professional skills in management and leadership. Our degree course will equip you with the skills to become a success within a range of business sectors.
This course provides a range of skills relevant across a variety of different management areas. Our Alumni, upon completion of similar degrees with us, have gained employment within various sectors of management such as Hospitality, Logistics, Insurance, Recruitment, Manufacturing, Operations, Project Management, Human Resources and Retail.
Financial Support
UK students can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the cost of their course and a maintenance loan to cover living costs.
We also have a range of other financial support available.
Course Fees
UK
£3970.00 PA
Additional Costs
Your Tuition fees cover most costs associated with your course (including registration, tuition and assessment.)
There may be some extra costs that you might need to make, or choose to pay, for example:
- Books (you will have access to books from your module reading lists in the HE library, but you may want to buy your own copies)
- Printing and photocopying
- Project Management Software
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