Course description
Our business management degree is delivered in the heart of major financial hubs, providing you with a great platform for a successful career in leadership. The first year is a Foundation Year programme that will introduce you to fundamental topics impacting today’s modern business landscape.
The rest of the course will focus on core global business and management topics including marketing, organisational behaviour, international business law and strategy. During your final year, you can choose to undertake a dissertation, a consulting project, or an internship.
Committing to study at degree level will give you transferrable skills that can be applied in any career context. Leadership, business operations, strategy and entrepreneurship are all essential to keep our global economies thriving.
As you develop and plan your career goals, we help you align your industry specialisms, giving you the critical knowledge essential for your professional career progress.
- How do finances and economics affect management decisions?
- What role do marketing and communications have in business growth?
- Which core business functions are essential for effective management?
Studying our programme will develop both the core and specialist skills that are in high demand by UK and global employers, giving you a competitive edge as you progress your career in leadership.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
Application Requirements:
Standard entry requirements (applicants under 21 years)
80 UCAS tariff points or equivalent qualifications (e.g. 60 Credit Ofqual qualification at level 3). 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent qualifications. Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements will be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants aged 21+
If applicants aged 21+ do not meet the standard entry requirements, we take into consideration life/work skills which would make them suitable for undergraduate study with our Foundation programme.
All applicants
All applicants must be assessed by the GBS Admissions team via an interview for listening and speaking skills and for writing via a statement of personal reflection.
Process required:
- Application form
- Supervised Personal Reflection Statement
- Personal interview
Outcome / Qualification etc.
- Awarding Institution:University of Suffolk
- Awarded Qualification: BA (Hons) Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year
Training Course Content
Year 0 (Foundation)
- Introduction to Management (20 Credits)
- Project (20 Credits)
- Academic Research and Writing (20 Credits)
- Business Communication (20 Credits)
- Preparing for a Professional Career (20 Credits)
- Introduction to Marketing (20 Credits)
Year 1
- Business Context and its Management (20 Credits)
- Business Environment (20 Credits)
- Managing People (20 Credits)
- Marketing & Communications in a Digital World (20 Credits)
- Business Finance and Economics (20 Credits)
- Global Business Aspects (20 Credits)
Year 2
- Research Methods (20 Credits)
- Business Decision Making (20 Credits)
- Organisation Behaviour (20 Credits)
- Project Management (20 Credits)
- Business Plan and Analysis (20 Credits)
- International Business Law (20 Credits)
Year 3
- Global Leadership and Organisational Behaviour (20 Credits)
- Building a Sustainable Business (20 Credits)
- Innovation Management (20 Credits)
- Global Strategy (20 Credits)
Then choose one of:
- Dissertation (40 Credits)
- Consulting Project (40 Credits)
- Internship (40 Credits)
Course delivery details
- Delivery: Weekdays, evenings and/or weekends
- Locations: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds
Why choose Global Business School
Flexible study options - Study during the daytime, evening, or weekends – whatever suits your busy lifestyle!
Experienced lecturers - Our teaching staff combine in-depth subject knowledge and industry experience.
One-to-One Support - From application to graduation, we are with you every step of the way, providing hands-on academic, career and pastoral support.
Reviews
Average rating 4.6
The practical focus of this course is incredible. Consulting projects, simulations, and guest speakers helped me build a strong professional portfolio. I graduated feeling confi...
The focus on developing soft skills alongside business knowledge has been invaluable. I've become a better communicator, negotiator, and team player – skills every employer is l...
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Our Manchester campus, located in one of the UK's most exciting cities, is just 15 minutes away from the city centre. The city is considered a major cultural hub and is home to many nightclubs, extensive libraries and a whole...
The Foundation Year was a lifesaver. I needed time to build my academic skills, and now I'm thriving in the degree program. The focus on global business has opened my eyes to th...