BA (Hons) Business Management

Why choose this course

The overarching aim of the Business and Management programme is to support students to acquire and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviors necessary to work effectively, confidently and responsibly within a wide range of business organisations and corporate functions. It provides students with an excellent grounding in all aspects of business and management, incorporating knowledge from a range of disciplines such as accounting, economics, finance, HRM, marketing and sustainability. These disciplines and philosophies have been combined together within the degree to provide students with a broad and coherent programme that provides an advanced general education for business. While providing students with a background in all areas of business, the programme is designed to enable students to specialise in particular areas in order to tailor their studies to reflect their personal and future career interests. The programme also offers students to extend their period of study by one year by either undertaking a work placement or overseas study opportunity.  

De Montfort University is introducing a new course structure known as ‘Education 2030’ where the University’s goal is for every student is to attain the best learning experience possible and to reach their goals. The new course structure is a new focused ‘block’ teaching format where students study one subject at a time rather than several at once. This structure allows students more time to engage with their studies, as well as receive quicker feedback through regular assessment and enjoy a better study-life balance while having the time to nurture other important aspects of their personal lives. 

The benefits of block learning and teaching: 

• ▸ Earning better grades/ outcomes 
• ▸ Focused learning 
• ▸ Dedicated lecturer access time 
• ▸ Quicker feedback 
• ▸ A supportive and stronger learning community 
• ▸ Assists in a study-life and/or work-study balance  
• ▸ More opportunities to develop your skills 

How will I be assessed? 

The main teaching methods used are lectures and tutorials / seminars within the teaching sessions.

The diverse range of modules on the program provides opportunity for experiencing a range of teaching and learning approaches. This degree is unique within the field of business education because of its strong focus on experiential and problem-based learning, group work and student reflection. Students will also make extensive use of IT based learning, through the virtual learning environment.

Entry requirements

 We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. If you have recently been in education or are returning after a long time, we would be more than happy to consider your application on an individual basis.

Application based on Previous qualifications:

If you are applying based on your previous qualifications, you will usually have achieved a minimum of 90 credits from a Level 3 qualification such as A Levels or BTECs

Mature learners (Aged 21+)

If you are applying as a mature learner (aged 21+) and do not have the above qualifications, you can apply via our assessment based entry and we will consider your prior experiences (work, voluntary, life, and other experiences) that are relevant to the course.

You will be required to complete the following:

✓ Provide a Personal Statement

✓ English Language Test (with a minimum 70% score, equivalent to IELTS 6.0)

✓ Math Test (Score 50%)

✓ Complete a SAPE Assessment (Screening for Accreditation of Prior Experience)

✓ Applicants will also be invited to attend an Interview 

Starting Dates:   "September 2025 "

Tuition Fees*:  £9250

    *2024-25 Academic year, subject to change.