Business Management
The LJMU BSc Hons Business Management is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to enter into the general business environment on completion of the programme of study.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor at UK Level 6 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Liverpool John Moore University |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor at UK Level 6 | Liverpool John Moore University |
Duration
3 years full-time.
Contact Hours per week
15 hours contact time to include practical classes, lectures, workshops or tutorials.
Mandatory Additional Study
Maximum of 3 hours per week average over the academic year.
Personal Study
20 hours studying and preparing assessments in your own time per week, including use of online resources.
Entry Requirements
UCAS
A minimum of 112 UCAS points including:
Two A Levels at A2 OR
Level 3 Extended National Diploma
NB Please note applicants are not required to apply through UCAS.
APEL
- Provide evidence of ability to undertake the programme by meeting the requirements for the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Further details on APEL can be found in the admissions section
Applicants must satisfy the University's general entry requirements and specific requirements.
Careers / Further progression
Where will it take me?
On successful completion of this programme you will enhance your professional development and as a Business Studies graduate you will be able to offer a current or potential employer a range of business skills that will be beneficial to their organisation.
Possible further study may include postgraduate qualifications such as Masters Degrees, and professional qualifications from bodies such as Chartered Institute of Marketing, Institute of Personnel Development, Accounting Technicians Ireland, Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, Association of Project Management.
Please note that students who successfully complete the programme will be informed by the SERC examinations Department when their LJMU certificate is available for collection. Successful students will be invited to attend the annual SERC graduation ceremony, usually held in September each year.
How will it make me more employable?
You will learn transferrable skills such as communication, organisational skills, problem solving, leadership and critical thinking which will help you to apply to relevant jobs within the business environment. The programme is designed to facilitate your development of a range of graduate qualities that are highly valued in the workplace.
These include:
- Having an ability to operate with a body of knowledge
- Being an effective problem solver
- Working autonomously and collaboratively
- Demonstrating commitment to ethical action and social responsibility
- Communicating effectively
Further information
Start Date: 02/09/2024.
Bangor Campus
20+
£2850. Students may also have the opportunity to participate in an International Study Tour, which will be self-funded by the student or fully funded through the Turing scheme. The cost of this study tour will vary from year to year depending upon location however, it is approximately in the region of £300-£400. Students may also be required to participate in industrial visits; the costs of these visits throughout the year are estimated at a cost to the student of approx. £100 in total.
Year: 2024/25.
Applications are now open for 2024.
Visit apply.serc.ac.uk and apply online (see "Application Weblink").
The LJMU BSc Hons Business Management is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to enter into the general business environment on completion of the programme of study. This programme is delivered on a full-time basis over a period of 3 years.
Course Structure
Modules of the programme are listed below:
Level 4
Operations & Technology Management
Academic Skills & Digital Literacy
Marketing
Economics
Accounting & Finance
Global Business Management
Level 5
Digital Business Management
Managing People & Organisations
Managing Processes
Managing Finance
Managing Data & Information
Employability Skills
Level 6
Project Management
Sustainable Management & ESG
Leadership & Change Management
Strategic Management
Dissertation
In the final year of the degree students will be required to complete a dissertation or an extended project report on a Business area of their choice.
Please note, course fees are payable in each year of the Programme and are payable to SERC.
The LJMU programme specification can be found here: LJMU Programme Specification
Students are assessed using a range of different methods. These include examinations, coursework, Project Based Learning, presentations, practical, posters, leaflets, role-play, and case studies. This is dependent on the requirements of each unit of study. Oral, written and online feedback will be provided during your course to help improve and monitor performance.
South Eastern Regional College
Bangor Campus
Castle Park Road
Co Down
BT20 4TD
Email: info@serc.ac.uk
Phone: 0345 600 7555