BA (Honours) Business and Management
Attendance
Part-time
Part-time there are three stages, each taking 18 months to complete
Starts September and January
At a glance
About this course
This course is for people already in work who wish to improve their knowledge and understanding of business theory and practice and gain a degree by part-time study.
It provides you with the skills, flexibility and ability to succeed in various supervisory and management roles. You develop skills in problem solving planning and scheduling team working research and report writing interpersonal and communication skills.
You study a range of business and management subjects including marketing, strategic management and human resource management.
You relate your studies to your workplace, allowing you to apply your knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on your organisation.
The course consists of three stages, each taking 18 months to complete.
We offer classes in three hour blocks in the afternoon or evening. You normally need to attend two classes a week each semester six hours a week.
Associated careers
Careers are based around the professional specialist areas the degree focuses on. Examples include marketing human resources strategic management financial advice retail.
Previous graduates have gone to work for companies such as Foden Trucks Medical Research Council Boots the Chemist HSBC Bank Sheffield Academic Press.
Many students go on to management training schemes in large companies or junior management positions in smaller organisations. Some students continue to postgraduate education.
Course content
Level 4 core modules (stage 1)
business information analysis economic environment international business introduction to finance and accounting introduction to management customers and service delivery
Level 5 core modules (stage 2)
strategic planning business and systems process managing finance for business globalisation of business people and organisational management managing market opportunities
Level 6 core modules (stage 3)
management project 1 management project 2 strategic implementation and context leadership skills in practice marketing strategy innovation and entrepreneurship
Assessment
Coursework
Entry requirements
This course allows entry at a level that suits you, recognising your prior experience and qualifications.
You normally need GCSE mathematics and English language or equivalent, plus one of the following
140 points from GCE/VCE A level or BTEC National qualifications. We accept general studies.
pre-2002 A levels 10 points
GNVQ at advanced/level 3 in a relevant subject
If English is not your first language you need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.0 in each skill.
Applicants with prior qualifications can apply for direct entry onto level 5 and 6 of the course.
There may be some flexibility in entry requirements provided you have other relevant learning or experience. This may be formally accredited learning (where you have certificates to indicate the learning that has taken place and associated achievement) which is not covered in the above admissions requirements, experiential learning (learning which has taken place in contexts such as paid work, voluntary work, self employment, or through other aspects of life experience), or a combination of the two.
We look for evidence of experiential learning through such things as job descriptions, references, reflective personal statements, and interviews with course leaders and admissions tutors. Having reviewed the evidence we will make a judgement as to whether you will benefit from and are likely to complete the course successfully.
Fees
Home and EU students
2013/14 academic year
Typically £5,355 a stage
How to apply
Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form
Contact details
For more information contact Sheffield Business School, Sheffield Hallam University, Stoddart Building, City Campus, Sheffield S1 1WB. Phone +44 (0)114 225 2820, fax +44 (0)114 225 5268, e-mail sbs@shu.ac.uk