BSc (Hons) Business Management (validated by Liverpool John Moores University)

Contact Hours per week

7 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

GCSE and University General Entrance requirement statement

• Three GCSE to include GCSE English Language Grade C or above OR Pass in Level 2 Essential Skills Literacy

GCSE Maths

• GCSE Mathematics Grade C or above OR Pass in Level 2 Essential Skills Numeracy

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 

Access Diploma

• Access Diploma in Foundation Studies with an overall average of 60%-65%+ with one science module at 60%+

International Requirements

• Co Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2
• IELTS 6.0; (minimum of 5.5 in all skills)
• PTE 51
• Or equivalent (Examples of equivalent qualifications would be a GCSE in English, Level 3 Programmes, Essential Skills in Literacy – Level 2, ESOL Level 2 or another qualifications gained at an Institution within the UK).

Admissions

• Successful completion of the admissions process

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. 

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.

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.

• 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

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.

Course and Provider regulated by Liverpool John Moore University.