BA (Hons) Business Management (CMI)
The BA (Hons) Business Management degree from Arden University has been carefully crafted by industry experts with your long-term success in mind. Upon graduation, you will emerge as a well-rounded, highly employable, and self-motivated professional, ready to take on a variety of roles and overcome any challenges that come your way.
Duration
3 to 6 years
Starting Date
May 2024, Sept 2024, Nov 2024
Tuition Fee
£6,935 per level (online)
£9,250 per year (UK study centre)
Location
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Online
About the programme
Right now there is a high demand for graduates who possess strong business management skills and a deep understanding of the latest business technologies. At Arden, our undergraduate degree in business management is designed to equip you with the modern skills, competencies, and technological know-how needed to succeed as a leader and manager in today’s business environment. Our goal with this newly updated business degree is to empower you to make a meaningful and lasting impact, no matter where your professional journey takes you. This course awards the IOEE Professional Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Modules (credits)
- Digital Skills & Professional Development (20 credits)
- Contemporary Business Environment (20 credits)
- Marketing Dynamics (20 credits)
- Introduction to Business Finance (20 credits)
- People Management (20 credits)
- Technology & Innovation (20 credits)
- Data Analytics & Management (20 credits)
- Business Start-up (20 credits)
- Sales Management (20 credits)
- Digital & Social Media Marketing (20 credits)
- Blockchain & Applications FinTech for Managers (20 credits)
- Operations & Supply Chain Management (20 credits)
- Business Transformation (20 credits)
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation (20 credits)
- Corporate Governance, Law & Ethics (20 credits)
- Independent Study (20 credits)
- Project Management (20 credits)
- International Business Management (20 credits)
Accreditations / Industry Partners
- Accredited by both CMI and ILM
- ILM – Institute of Leadership and Management
Chartered Management Institute (CMI) level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership:
- Graduate as a Foundation Chartered manager with use of ‘fCMgr’ post nominals to boost professionalism and help you stand out
- Industry-recognised achievement which will boost graduate CVs and give them a competitive edge when seeking employment
- Free CMI Membership throughout your studies, giving you access to a range of resources including a mentoring service and UK networking events.
- CMI accredited graduates earn 8% higher wage vs non-accredited
- CMI accredited graduates have key skills required by 97% of employers
Member of AACSB
- Arden University is a member of AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Key messages
Industry relevant accreditations:
- Industry relevant accreditations will stengthen the degree and provide extra opportunities to further their qualifications and increase employability.
Industry led assessments:
No exams or disseration
Assessments are all designed around real-world scenerios, giving you experience applying what you’ve learned to your professional role after graduation e,g.: Podcasts, videos, infographics, consultancy reports, campaigns, posters, interviews, debate sessions, and more
SimVenture – simulation software:
- Create and manage a business as you would in real life, managing the sales, marketing, finances, people, product development, service, operations and supply chain.
Proprietary software:
- Gain experience using the most prominent software including (but not limited to) Salesforce, Facebook Blueprint and Amazon Web Services.
- Equips students with all the information needed to independently acquire certification from Salesforce, Amazon, Tableau and Blockchain Academy to add to your degree qualification.
Digital Enterprise Hub:
- Access software, resources, mentors and experts through the Digital Enterprise Hub. Select modules offer professional badges, certifications and accreditations.
Target audience
- Career developers/switchers
- Ready for management, supervisory role
- People looking for upskilling
- Accidental leaders that need the skills for their role
- People that want to get into Business OR Management
- Perhaps more technical people that want to be specialists in specific software
- Put technical knowledge into practice
- More mature students generally – but would appeal to straight out of college students
- Entrepreneur – Self-employment and new businesses & Freelancing, gig economy. Digital enterprise hub supports this pathway
- ‘Passion economy’ – Where people take their passions and turn them into a business.
Entry requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent qualifications in two subjects at GCE A level plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level.
- If you are not an English native speaker, you will be required to provide us with a proof of English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or above.