Business Administration (Including Year Abroad) - BBA (Hons)
University of Essex
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Bachelor of Business Administration (with Honours) - BBA (Hons)

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Colchester Campus

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OCT-26

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Bachelor of Business Administration (with Honours) - BBA (Hons)

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Colchester Campus

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University of Essex

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4 Years

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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.Group work tasks develop your ...Read more

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.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.

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73/279
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29th
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£9,790 per year

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£9,790 per year

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Students from England

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£22,600 per year

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£22,600 per year

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University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
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