After your first year, you will study the same courses as on the three-year degree. It aims to prepare you for a career in business development and management. You will be equipped with a broad, integrated understanding of key aspects of business and the changing environment in which businesses operate.

It focuses on applied research and management models which can be used to improve business performance. You will also learn to analyse quantifiable information in order to make decisions.

As part of your studies you will have the opportunity to work with business professionals and/or local communities on live projects. This will help you to gain valuable experience and learn to critique business theory in practice.

The aims of the programme are:

  • To equip you with knowledge of business management and the changing external environment in which business operates
  • To prepare you for a career in business development and management by equipping you with systematic, broad and integrated understanding of key aspects of business
  • To equip you with capabilities to solve problems systematically and creatively.