Business Administration - BBA (Hons)

University of Essex

BBA Business Administration is a broad business and management degree, where you gain comprehensive knowledge of the main functional areas of an organisation. You study a wide range of subjects and develop your practical managerial skills to prepare you for a successful career in any aspect of business. You are encouraged to undertake a paid placement year to further develop your business connections and practical skills whilst working for real-world organisation. Study areas include: business strategy business creation and growth organisational behaviour and management supply chain management marketing and marketing communications accounting and finance managing innovation Group work tasks develop your team working skills and our business simulation project puts you in charge of your own virtual venture. In competition with other students, you develop your skills in problem solving, analysis and creativity as you make decisions to optimise your business' performance. In your final year, you'll put your knowledge into practice by producing a business plan, industry report or dissertation in an area of your choice. As well as developing the research and analytical skills needed for the workplace, you can benefit from the opportunity to make valuable business connections by gathering case studies and interviews.