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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
City CampusC
Full Time
Sep 2026
3 Year
Be the best in business. Learn how to manage dynamic and complex organisations sustainably through real-life, first-hand experience.BA (Hons) Business & Management Discover the kind of moments you could look forward to on BA (Hons) Business &Management. From connecting with employers to putting learning into action with placements, projects and business simulations. As part of this course, you’ll: Develop an expert understanding of how businesses operate and build the skills needed to become a strategic and successful manager Study the foundations of effective business management. This will include accounting and finance, data analytics and developing your understanding of markets and customers Delve into more complex topics in your second and third years, such as sustainability in business, strategy, ethics and the influence of AI Learn how businesses can use smart technology to become more sustainable, grow, adapt, improve, and ultimately succeed in future markets Begin to understand business and management issues at both a national and global level and across a wide array of industries and sectors
Examine how managers can understand and use different financial information. You will consider how shareholders can use financial statements as a means of evaluating a firm's performance.
Explore the challenges business managers face in a globalised competitive environment. This module will enable you to experience the daily challenges of running a business first-hand through the use of business simulation software. You will understand the differences between public, private and third sector companies and the functions and departments of a business, as well as developing your problem-solving abilities.
The bond and evolution of data, analytics, and commercial application has rapidly changed the way in which businesses operate. This includes the way they make money, sell services and products, measure success, invest in sustainable people and business practices and the ethical impact decisions have on society. This module will introduce you to the technical terminology needed to understand and confidently explore business data, analytics, and tools. You'll explore the wider context of business information, data types and characteristics, the role of the Internet of Things (IoT), big data and the impact on individuals and society. You'll also understand how to use digital tools practically to produce an accurate narrative of findings.
Gain an awareness of the economic environment that modern businesses operate in. This module will give you an understanding of the principle economic perspectives and theories relating to the operation of the global economy. You'll study important worldwide macro-economic issues as you investigate key global markets, economies, and challenges.
Learn about the people side of business. This module is structured into four main themes: motivation, management, leadership and teams. You will look at these within the context of culture, political environment, global working and intercultural competence.
Become familiar with key marketing principles and appreciate how contemporary marketing concepts are used by organisations. You will gain an insight into marketing challenges and the consequences for organisations that fail to become customer-orientated.
Understand the structure of business finance and its application to the decision-making processes in organisations.
Explore the leadership skills and competencies required for managers in a global environment. This module focuses on managerial employability and aims to equip you with skills relating to job search, application and selection, as well as an understanding of your individual ‘personal brand’.
Explore the concepts, theories and models of management, foresights, future focus and sustainable development. You'll consider and develop your own understanding of management, conceptual models and behaviours. This module will challenge you to consider your responsibility to think about the future in the work you do and the decisions you make.
Understand the nature of managerial decision making and its complexities including the tensions between ethics and cost effectiveness. You will explore the role of cognition, perception and motivation in decision making as well as the negotiation skills essential in effective decision making.
Build creative solutions to the sustainability challenges facing contemporary new business enterprises. You'll work collaboratively to develop a proposed ethical small business venture. This could be articulated through a number of contexts, for example, a product or service, process, paradigm, position or business. You'll then attempt to raise crowdfunding finance by presenting your proposal to an ethical investment bank.
Examine complex businesses and organisations to determine how its operations and supply chain produce competitive advantage and improve performance. You will use a range of real-life scenarios along with qualitative and quantitative data to understand, apply and analyse concepts and principles from the field.
Students can choose one of the following two core modules: Governance, Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility OR Work Placement, Leading Innovation & Change.
Gain a critical understanding of organisations as a whole. You will develop the skills, knowledge and understanding to critically contribute to the strategies of any organisation by working with complex real-life business problems.
Students can choose one of the following two core modules: Governance, Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility OR Work Placement, Leading Innovation & Change.
Apply your learning to a strategic organisational issue of your choice. You will develop and manage a client-consultant relationship, and work in a group supported by a member of staff deliver outcomes for the client using the relevant academic knowledge, skills and critical thinking. This module will be delivered in collaboration with professional mentors, and investors and will add real-life value to your CV.
Students can choose one of the following two core modules: Governance, Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility OR Work Placement, Leading Innovation & Change.
Explore the importance of ethical business decision-making. You'll look at how the governance of firms should be organised and the consideration of stakeholders in developing approaches to the social responsibility of businesses.
Students can choose one of the following two core modules: Governance, Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility OR Work Placement, Leading Innovation & Change.
Study a range of key contemporary issues related to the significance of innovation, the implications for organisational structure and processes, leadership, strategic management and change management. This module will build on and extend your understanding of strategic management issues.
Students can choose one of the following two core modules: Governance, Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility OR Work Placement, Leading Innovation & Change.
Evaluate the role of leadership practice in the implementation of strategic human resource management in organisations and consider the impact of this on those who are managed and organisational outcomes.
Students can choose one of the following two core modules: Governance, Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility OR Work Placement, Leading Innovation & Change.
Apply for a placement and undertake a period of paid employment to give you the opportunity to develop business contacts and gain understanding of the jobs and career market.
Sandwich Year: This course offers the opportunity to take a ?sandwich? year ? a year of paid employment in industry which will build your skills and experience. This is usually taken between the second and third year of your degree, typically making your course four years in total. Students who choose the sandwich route find it helps with both their studies and getting a job after graduation. It can build your confidence, contacts, and of course your CV. Leeds Beckett advertise lots of placement opportunities and provide support in helping you find the right placement for you.
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