BA (Hons) Business and Management with Integrated Foundation Year
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
BA (Hons) Business and Management is our most popular undergraduate business degree. The course will give you a broad foundation in management, marketing, finance, operations, and the world economy, allowing you flexibility to focus on the areas that interest you. With an employer embedded within every module, you'll also interact with industry at every step of your journey.
When you graduate, you'll have a thorough understanding of all areas of business and management and will be ready to step into a leadership role in a wide variety of industries worldwide. You'll understand how businesses create success, how to manage business operations, how to make informed decisions, and how to lead change in organisations. Whether it's setting up your own business or working as part of a multinational corporation, this course will equip you with the skills and capabilities to be an effective manager.
Key highlights
- Broad grounding in management, marketing, finance, operations and world economy
- Flexibility to focus on the business areas that interest you
- An employer embedded within every module for ongoing industry interaction
- Learn to manage operations, make informed decisions and lead change
- Prepares you to start your own business or join multinationals
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 96-112 — Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Dip…
- GCSE: C or above — You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above.
Scholarships
Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship
The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.
East Durham College Partnership Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500First Choice Travel Award
This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £500Global Leaders Scholarship
£6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).
Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.
Up to £1,200Interview Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Open Day Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.
Up to £1,000Sunderland College Award
Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.
Tees Valley Travel Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships
Up to £750.
Careers this course leads to
- Business manager
- Operations manager
- Marketing manager
- Management consultant
- Business development manager
- Entrepreneur
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,760 per year | International: £17,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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