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University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), BA (Hons), Business Administration

 

Study mode Start date Duration Fee international Fee UK/ EU Fee study period Year of study
Full-time Sep years: 3 £11950 £9250 Academic year 2017 - 2018

As the demand for qualified business professionals continues to grow, get to grips with the issues at the core of modern management practice, including entrepreneurship, innovation, marketing, finance, technology management, international business and human resources. Business Administration is closely related to economics, finance, accounting and marketing. The course content is dynamic, evolving as business issues change to ensure that graduates have the skills and awareness to succeed in the changing business world. The programme aims to develop a solid understanding of business and management, whilst building the key intellectual and vocational skills that will enable you to succeed in any business environment.


The course content is dynamic, evolving as business issues change to ensure that graduates have the skills and awareness to succeed in the changing business world. The programme aims to develop a solid understanding of business and management, whilst building the key intellectual and vocational skills that will enable you to succeed in any business environment.


The emphasis in Year 1 is on producing the basic framework for the programme and it has a broad range of topics. The first year covers economics, accounting, information systems, law, HRM, marketing, business decision modelling as well as developing the skills needed for success in University study.


Year 2 has compulsory topics in the global business environment and managing operations. At this stage you choose options to shape your own course of study and give the possibility of taking a pathway in the final year.


The final year covers modules in strategy and further personal and professional development work as well as examining contemporary issues in business from climate change to terrorism and globalisation to the growth of China as an economic power. The programme then allows three option choices from a wide list of options on the pathways and as free standing options. Pathways and options are continually changing to reflect the world of business.


By the end of the programme you will be an independent learner with the skills, knowledge and experience to make informed decisions about your future career. If you are looking for a programme in Business Administration which will prepare you for the changing world of the 21st century, choose UCLan.


Opportunities

We are renowned for developing graduates who are highly employable and have strong entrepreneurial skills. This course offers a 48-week work placement opportunity where you will have the chance to work in a real business and gain vital work experience that will assist you in gaining employment when you graduate. In addition, you will have further opportunities for real-world work experience through short internships, volunteering and much more. You will also have the opportunity to study abroad and take some of your modules at our Cyprus campus. We offer a unique travel bursary fund where you can apply for funding to pay for your international study experience.

Pathways available:

  • Human Resource Management
  • Marketing
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Enterprise

Foundation year (optional)

During your Foundation Entry Year you will study alongside peers from related courses, whilst you gain a broad introduction to the basics of business, alongside improving key skills needed for success at university, including numeracy, writing and IT skills. Your existing skills will be built on by providing subject specific skills, whilst introducing you to subjects taught within the Schools of Management and Business, in order that you may more easily choose your preferred course, following successful completion of the Foundation Year. You’ll study key business themes and develop the knowledge and skills required for a successful business career or for further study. We’ll provide a framework for you to develop an understanding of businesses, their processes, and the changing environment in which they operate. You’ll also prepare for and develop a business career while enhancing your lifelong learning skills and personal development.

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Location

Preston is the cultural capital of Lancashire, and has easy commuting access to the rest of the UK by road, rail and air.


The university is a ten minute walk away from the main train station. By train, Preston is 45 minutes away from Manchester, 2hrs 15 minutes from London and 1 hour from Liverpool. Manchester, Liverpool and Blackpool airports are easily accessible.