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BSc BusinessProgrammes

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Contents

Welcome to the Birmingham Business School 3

Why choose the Business School? 4

Business Programme Themes 5oBSc (Hons) Business Management 6o BSc (Hons) Business Management with

Communications; BSc (Hons) Business Management with Communications and Year in Industry 8

oBSc (Hons) Business Management with Marketing; BSc (Hons) Business Management with Marketing and Year in Industry 10

oBSc (Hons) Business Management (Year in Industry) 12

oYour Year In Industry 13o BSc (Hons) International Business

and BSc International Business with Communications 14

oYour year abroad 16oBSc (Hons) International Business

with Language 18oProfessional Development Module 21oProgrammes with a Business minor 22

Entry criteria and how to apply 24

Our alumni 25

Study and career support 26

Taking your career further 27

Fees and living costs 28

Planning your life in Birmingham 29

Birmingham... a great place to live and learn 30

3BSc Business Programmes

Welcome to Birmingham Business School

We are a dynamic, internationally focused school offering programmes across the full range of business disciplines. Our academic staff are renowned for their world-class research and excellence in teaching, which serve to enrich our students’ knowledge and understanding. We pride ourselves on students graduating with a range of skills that give them a competitive edge in the employment market.

Our mission at Birmingham Business School is to put people at the heart of business. This means we are a research-led, multi-disciplinary, international business school developing a new generation of global business leaders and entrepreneurs.

We are committed to making a difference at all levels. We enable our graduates to add value throughout their careers, we provide superior business intelligence to our partners, and we focus our research on the key challenges that face our economy and our society.

Birmingham Business School is consistently found in global ranking tables and accredited by leading bodies, AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. The triple-crown accreditation confirms our position within an elite group of global business schools.

We have an enviable Advisory Board that we work closely with, an excellent level of engagement with regional and international businesses and strong links with policy makers involved with economic growth and business.

We have designed the Birmingham MBA to offer a suite of high-quality and uniquely modified specialist programmes, delivered in a variety of flexible formats to match students’ lifestyle and preferred methods of study.

Birmingham Business School is already globally renowned for the quality of our research and teaching. With students representing over 60 countries currently studying at our main campus, our courses being taught in a range of international business schools, and an international faculty and global alumni community of around 23,000 graduates, we have a global footprint that ensures worldwide impact.

We were initially founded to improve the way businesses were managed and our partnerships with global companies, organisations and people ensures we are carrying on that proud tradition of borderless and boundary-free innovation. Our dedication to providing our students with a rich educational experience within our Business School has led to increased investment in our career services and corporate relations programme.

This will further enhance the already excellent career prospects of our graduates, with additional opportunities for project work and internships with leading global businesses.

We know that innovation and globalisation will continue to reshape global business in the future. To this end, our goal is to provide an education that will inspire and equip our graduates to navigate the ever-changing and evolving landscape of global business.

I look forward to welcoming you to our Business School.

Professor Glyn WatsonDean, Birmingham Business School

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Why choose the Business School? The ideal place to begin your career journey ReputationOne of the original ‘red-brick’ universities, we’ve been teaching business for over 100 years.

Industry linksSome of the country’s and world’s leading organisations have input into the design of our courses, run workshops for our students and employ our graduates.

Career prospectsOur graduates stand out in a competitive employment market and go onto diverse and rewarding careers all over the world.

Learn from the bestMany of our staff are internationally renowned in their fields and our research contributes to academic debates worldwide.

Study alongside the bestOur entry requirements ensure that our students are of a high calibre and this is recognised by the business community who are keen to employ our graduates.

An international communityWith students from over 60 countries and numerous international links, you’ll be able to make friends and study with counterparts from many nationalities.

Ideally situatedThe UK’s second largest city is just 90 minutes by train from London as well as being home to Europe’s largest city retail development and host to world-class events for industry, the arts and sports.

FacilitiesOur original 1908 building is combined with a state-of-the-art teaching and learning complex, while the University itself is set in 250 acres of parkland with amazing facilities.


Why choose the Business School? The ideal place to begin your career journey

Our programmes The ideal course of study for your career ambitions

Common programme themes

Business Management SkillsThis theme incorporates core modules at all levels of study that develop general quantitative and qualitative skills related to business management. The theme encompasses modules that serve a generalist formative function, developing research and analytical skills that both contribute to learning on other modules and are valued by employers.

Business EconomicsThis theme is concerned with how business is shaped by the external environment, and impacted by government. In particular, you will learn about the interface between business and the regulatory framework provided by government at national and international levels. As such, you will have the opportunity to study modules in economics, law and government.

Business NetworksThis theme is concerned with external stakeholders and focuses on, the relationships firms develop with suppliers and customers. It encompasses modules that consider the role of the business in society.

Business Management and PeopleThis theme is centred on the internal context of the firm and stakeholders within the firm, ie, people. It includes modules that deal with leadership, people management, change management and crisis management. CommunicationsCommunications is at the heart of business, its reputation and relationships with internal and external audiences. This theme allows students to understand and apply contemporary communications frameworks and campaigns to achieve business goals, with modules developed to meet professional standards and the needs of business today.

MarketingThis theme enables students to achieve an overview of marketing as a philosophy and as a business function. The modules included have been developed to reflect the standards required by the Chartered Institute of Marketing and The Market Research Society.

EntrepreneurshipThis theme is focused on the entrepreneurial dimension of business, exploring the generation of business opportunities and entrepreneurship in the global business environment.

Accounting and FinanceThis theme deals with the financial management of business and ensures that students of the more general Business Management degree understand the rudimentary dimensions of financial management.

The following pages go into detail about each of our programmes, illustrating the wide range of modules available to students. There are a number of common themes running through all of our programmes that reflect the disciplines you’ll find in the real-life world of business.


Discover a world of opportunity in global business

BSc (Hons) Business Management

Your programme of studyoYour first year is a compulsory foundation

year, introducing you to key areas in the study of business.

oIn your second and final years you will have considerable choice within the themes structure of the programme (see page 7). The actual modules offered changes from time to time in order to best reflect changes in the world of business.

oIn your final year you also have the opportunity to take a work experience module in a charity or not-for-profit organisation: visit our website for the latest details.

Depending on the options you choose you may be able to gain partial exemption from the examinations of professional bodies such as ICAEW, CIMA and ACCA.

Why study at Birmingham Business School? This broad-based degree offers a combination of academic theory and practical teaching on topics of interest and relevance to employers in a wide range of business areas. Rather than simply imparting knowledge, we focus on developing the mind, encouraging you to exchange ideas in order to promote stimulating debate.

Every business needs effective management to flourish. From marketing, accounting and networking, to public relations and human resources, this programme equips you with the expertise to understand the changing world of business on a national and global scale. Our graduates are highly sought after by diverse employers for their critical and analytical skills, as well as their in-depth knowledge of current business practices.

‘Birmingham Business School has allowed me to both discover and enhance my skills set...This has included communication and interpersonal skills, through the group modules of my degree. Equally important, my written and oral skills have been enhanced, through individual presentations and assignments.’

SADIA RAHMAN, BSc Business Management

‘I chose Birmingham Business School due to its top reputation and the opportunity to develop my studies in areas that interested me. The course also gave me the chance to study a wide range of topic areas, meaning that I have greater scope of jobs, and can discuss and provide solutions for a multitude of business situations.’

SAM MOTT, BSc Business Management


Themes Semester 1 Semester 2

Year 1

Business Management Skills

oAnalytical Techniques for BusinessoPersonal, Professional and Academic

Development (PPAD)

oAnalytical Techniques for Business

Accounting and Finance oBusiness AccountingoIntroduction to Financial Reporting

Entrepreneurship oDeveloping an Entrepreneurial Opportunity

Marketing oPrinciples of Marketing

Business Economics oEconomics for Business (A)* oEconomics for Business (B)*

Business Networks oIntroduction to Business Strategy and Supply Chain Management

Business Management and People

oUnderstanding Organisations and Management

Widening Horizons Module** 10 credits 10 credits

Year 2


oResearch SkillsoCritical Analysis in Management

oResearch MethodsoCritical Analysis in Management

Accounting and Finance oLaw for Accountancy and Business oLaw for Accountancy and BusinessoManagerial FinanceoStrategy and Finance

Communications oInternal and External Communications oPublic Relations

Entrepreneurship oInternational Entrepreneurship

Marketing oInternational MarketingoConsumer BehaviouroEvent Management

oServices and Relationship Marketing

Business Economics oModels of BusinessoBusiness, the Economy and GovernmentoIntermediate Business Economics and

the Macroeconomy

oIntermediate Business Economics and the Macroeconomy

Business Networks oOperations Management oCompetitiveness in the Global EconomyoManaging in B2B MarketsoProject Management


oFundamentals of LeadershipoOrganisational Behaviour

oHuman Resource ManagementoCrisis Management

Year 3


oDissertation o Dissertation

Accounting and Finance oAdvanced Managerial Finance

Communications oStrategic Stakeholder Communications

Entrepreneurship oSmall Business and Entrepreneurship oSmall Business and Entrepreneurship

Marketing oSocial Marketing and Societal IssuesoMarketing CommunicationsoBrand Marketing

oBusiness-to-Business MarketingoRetailing

Business Economics oEconomics of Labour MarketsoAdvanced Business EconomicsoEmployment and Business Development and Policy

in the EU

oEconomics of Labour MarketsoAdvanced Business EconomicsoEmployment and Business Development and

Policy in the EU

Business Networks oStrategic Management oKnowledge, Innovation and Global BusinessoInternational Corporate Governance

oStrategic Management oGlobal Business EthicsoInternational Business ManagementoKnowledge and Creative EconomiesoContemporary Capitalism


oOrganisation StudiesoProfessional Development

oOrganisation StudiesoEmployee RelationsoInternational HRMoChange ManagementoProfessional Development

Programme structure

*Either Economics for Business A or Economics for Business B

** This is a module allowing students to explore a different discipline and widen their knowledge beyond their main discipline. Core modules are in bold. The modules listed on our website and in our

literature may occasionally be subject to change. For example, as you will appreciate, key members of staff may leave the University and this might necessitate a review of the modules that are offered.

Where a module is no longer available, we will let you know as soon as we can and help you make other choices.


BSc (Hons) Business Management with Communications; BSc (Hons) Business Management with Communications and Year in Industry

understanding of business and a wide range of transferable skills.

Your programme of studyo Your first year provides a broad-based

business management foundation with Principles of Marketing as a foundational module, including specialist communications guest lectures.

o In your second and final years you will study contemporary communications strategies with more Marketing options to suit, whilst uniquely building a portfolio via creative campaign workshops, including producing marketing video for the web.

o Before the final year you will complete an internship, either a Summer Placement (Three-year programme) or a Year In Industry (Four-year programme), this is usually in a Communications, Marketing or PR role.

Why study at Birmingham Business School? This programme combines a broad-based business degree with a strong marketing and communications theme, emphasising the importance of relationships within and between businesses and the communities they operate in. You’ll examine the importance of business communication and the growing number of channels used to achieve it, developing practical and analytical skills underpinned by theoretical knowledge of corporate communications processes and strategies.

Practical small group workshops facilitate experiential learning in a creative environment, allowing students to explore and devise communications and marketing collateral for business. You’ll also study a wide range of topics from the Business Management programme, allowing you to keep your career options open, and to demonstrate a broad

Our graduates are in great demand because they have both communications and marketing knowledge, together with a demonstrated skills set.

This established programme, with teaching from industry experienced staff, sees students gain graduate jobs globally, with alumni at Jaguar Land Rover, Barclays, Lloyds, Disney, PwC, Ogilvy, Edelman, Sky, Channel 4 and McCann.

Build the skills to manage marketing, communications and reputation

Year in industry Students choosing the four-year programme, Business Management with Communications and a Year in Industry, will follow the same structure as the three-year programme, but completing their Year in Industry prior to the final year of study. Students must achieve at least 2:1 (60%) in their second year to be eligible for a placement. For more details on the Year in Industry see pages 12 and 13 of this booklet.

Our graduates have a unique set of skills which gives them a distinct advantage in the jobs market. Take a look at some of the positions and employers they’ve gone onto. Page 27.


Programme structure


Year 1



Development (PPAD)


Accounting and Finance oBusiness Accountingo Introduction to Financial Reporting







Widening Horizons Module**

10 credits 10 credits

Year 2

Communications oInternal and External CommunicationsoBusiness Communications Practice

oCreative Campaign ProductionoPublic Relations



oResearch MethodsoCritical Analysis in Management



Marketing oConsumer BehaviouroEvent ManagementoInternational Marketing


Business Economics oIntermediate Business Economics and the Macroeconomy

oModels of BusinessoBusiness, the Economy and Government


Business Networks oOperations Management oManaging in B2B MarketsoProject Management




Final Year


oDissertation oDissertation

Communications Core oCommunications Placement (20 credits) – for BMwC and IBwC students only

oAdvanced Communications Practice

oStrategic Stakeholder Communications



Marketing oSocial Marketing and Societal IssuesoMarketing CommunicationsoBrand Marketing

oBusiness-to-Business MarketingoRetailingoDigital Marketing

Business Economics oEconomics of Labour MarketsoAdvanced Business EconomicsoEmployment and Business Development and

Policy in the EU


Policy in the EU


oStrategic Management oGlobal Business EthicsoInternational Business ManagementoKnowledge and Creative Economies


oOrganisation Studies oOrganisation Studies oEmployee RelationsoInternational HRMoChange Management


**This is a module allowing students to explore a different discipline and widen their knowledge beyond their main discipline.

Core modules are in bold. The modules listed on our website and in our literature may occasionally be subject to change. For example, as you will appreciate, key members of staff may leave the

University and this might necessitate a review of the modules that are offered. Where a module is no longer available, we will let you know as soon as we can and help you make other choices.


BSc (Hons) Business Management with Marketing; BSc (Hons) Business Management with Marketing and Year in Industry

oIn your second and final years you will also be required to take specific marketing modules focused on developing the skills modern-day marketers require. You also have the option to specialise in other key areas of marketing to suit your interests.

Year in industry Our Business Management with Marketing programme is now available with our successful year in industry. Students choosing this degree programme will follow the same structure as the three year ‘with Marketing’ programme, but after their second year of study will take a placement in industry before returning for their final year of study. Students must achieve at least 2:1 (60%) in their second year to be eligible for a placement. For more details on the Year in Industry see page 13 of this brochure.

Why study at Birmingham Business School? This exciting new programme aims to develop your intellectual, analytical and perceptual skills by providing you with a breadth of knowledge in marketing, along with building the transferable skills you need to be job ready and to be able to carry out strategic marketing in challenging new contexts.

Close links with industry ensure maximum course relevance and give students the added benefit of being able to learn from current marketing practitioners.

Your programme of studyo Your first year is a compulsory foundation

year, introducing you to key areas in the study of business as well as focusing on Principles of Marketing.

In a world where image and reputation are crucial to business success, those who can demonstrate sound business management knowledge with an emphasis on strategic marketing are very much in demand.

This programme has been developed with input from marketing firms such as Beiersdorf, Big Cat, Cogent Elliott, UBAglu and Unilever, with the aim of developing the next generation of marketing specialists.

Build the skills to develop innovative marketing strategies

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) has approved our BSc Business Management with Marketing for Graduate Gateway status. This means that while you study with us, you will gain exemptions towards the Level 4 Professional Certificate in Marketing. You then need to take only two CIM modules during or within three years of finishing your degree to complete your certificate. You are then also able to receive exemption from the Marketing and Consumer Behaviour Unit for the CAM Diploma in Marketing Communications and the Digital Marketing Diploma.

You will also have student membership of the CIM at no extra cost throughout your studies, giving you opportunities to attend conferences and events for marketers across the UK and providing marketing career guidance and library resources for professional markers.


*Either Economics for Business A or Economics for Business B.

** This is a module allowing students to explore a different discipline and widen their knowledge beyond their main discipline.



Build the skills to develop innovative marketing strategies

Programme structure


Year 1



Development (PPAD)



Entrepreneurship oDeveloping Entrepreneurial Opportunities






Widening Horizons Module** 10 credits 10 credits

Year 2

Marketing Core oConsumer BehaviouroMarketing Management

oServices and Relationship MarketingoMarketing Research



o Research Methods o Critical Analysis in Management


Communications oInternal and External Communications


Marketing (students must choose at least 10 credits)

oInternational MarketingoEvent Management

oPublic Relations

Business Economics oIntermediate Business Economics and the Macroeconomy

oModels of BusinessoBusiness, the Economy and Government






Year 3

Marketing Core oMarketing Research Project oMarketing Analytics

oMarketing Research ProjectoStrategic Marketing




Marketing (students must choose at least 20 credits)

oSocial Marketing and Societal IssuesoMarketing CommunicationsoBrand Marketing

oBusiness-to-Business MarketingoRetailingoDigital Marketing


Policy in the EU


Policy in the EU




oOrganisation Studies oOrganisation Studies oEmployee RelationsoInternational HRMoChange Management

General oProfessional Development oProfessional Development


BSc (Hons) Business Management (Year in Industry)

oYour placement search involves a lot of hard work, but many employers actively seek out our students and most students achieved well-paid, prestigious placements throughout the UK.

oDuring your Year in Industry you will write a placement essay, report and reflective diaries which counts towards 12.5% of your degree.

oYour placement year is conditional upon your achieving at least 2:1 (60%) in your second year. You can transfer to the three-year BSc Business Management if you decide not to do a placement.

Why study at Birmingham Business School? Based on our successful BSc in Business Management, you’ll spend three years studying disciplines with direct relevance to the business world, such as finance, marketing and human resources management. You will also undertake a professional development and research skills theme which will put your academic studies into context, and of course you will have a chance to spend an additional Year in Industry.

Your programme of studyo In your three years of study you will follow

the modules offered on our BSc Business Management programme (see page 7 for details).

oIn your second year you will work with the placements team who will assist you, through one-to-one support, events and workshops, in applying for your Year In Industry placement in your third year.

Graduates with both academic abilities and practical experience in a real business environment are much in demand and can have a significant advantage in today’s competitive employment market. This four-year programme offers you the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of a range of business topics, combined with a year in industry putting into practice what you’ve learned.

Gain practical experience in the real business world

For details of all the Business Management modules studied on this programme, please turn to page 7.

Meike Niggemann, Year in Industry student, IBM


Your Year In Industry

Placements are available throughout the UK in companies such as:Accenture AldiBoots Deutsche Bank DisneyEnterprise Rent-a-Car GlaxoSmithKlineHSBC IBMKPMG L’OréalMarks & Spencer MicrosoftMorgan Stanley NestléPSA Peugeot Citroen PwCSAP SonyUBS UnileverVauxhall Warner Bros

Your placement year will be spent working in an organisation within a business area such as marketing, finance, human resources or general management. You will earn a salary of typically around £15,000, although many of our students earn more than this.

An exciting opportunity to learn from and impress potential employers

At the end of your placement year, you will have a better understanding of what employers are looking for, as well as an increased awareness of the world of work. You’ll have gained invaluable practical experience and you may even be offered a job by your employer to be taken up after you graduate.

‘As a student that had never even studied business, having such a diverse curriculum of 12 different modules each term has meant that I have experienced a range of business activities and processes which have now given my future a clear vision and pathway. I believe that by not limiting yourself to one discipline of business will make you a well-rounded individual, which will also help massively when you come to find a graduate job.’

JAMES ELLIS, BSc Business Management (Year in Industry)


BSc (Hons) International Business and BSc International Business with Communications

oAfter two years in Birmingham you will spend your third year abroad at one of our partner institutions. The exact subjects you study will depend on where you go but they’ll be compatible with the BSc Business Management and BSc Business Management with Communications.

oYour placement year is conditional upon your achieving at least a solid 2:2 average and 100 credits in your first and second year summer exams. You can transfer to the three-year BSc Business Management if you decide not to spend your third year overseas.

Why study at Birmingham Business School? Both of these four-year BSc programmes are structured to reflect the changing world of business, ensuring maximum relevance to your future career and providing you with a firm foundation of critical and analytical skills and practical knowledge that potential employers will find extremely attractive.

Your programme of studyo In your three years of study you will follow

the core modules offered on our BSc Business Management programme (see page 7) or our BSc Business Management with Communications (see page 9), as appropriate to your chosen degree. But you will specialise in options that have an international focus.

Today’s business is increasingly global in scope. These two programmes combine in-depth learning with the chance to experience business in action within another culture. Ideal for students considering a career in international management but who don’t wish to study a language to degree level, you will develop the skills and knowledge you need to begin your career in business, wherever in the world it takes you.

Modern business from a different cultural perspective


For details of all the Business Management modules studied on this programme, please turn to page 7. For details of Business Management with Communications modules, turn to page 9.


Your year abroad

The number of places at each institution varies from year to year so you will need to be flexible about where you go. But remember there are many advantages of choosing to go to a country outside your comfort zone.

A number of organisations are also involved in our overseas exchanges, including:oEU’s Socrates-Erasmus scheme:

www.britishcouncil.org/erasmusoUniversitas 21 programme, of which we

are a member: www.universitas21.com

You will have the opportunity to study at one of our highly regarded partner institutions in the following countries:

Argentina Sweden Australia USAAustria BrazilCanada ChinaDenmark FranceGermany Hong KongIreland ItalyJapan New Zealand Korea SingaporeMexico Portugal

Many of our students choose to study in countries where English is the spoken language, but some of our European partners also offer programmes in English. This gives you the chance to continue to study a language you have already taken at GCSE or AS level, or even to start a new language.

An incredible opportunity to increase your understanding of global business


If you apply for the BSc in International Business you’ll automatically be considered for the BSc in Business Management and Year In Industry, so there’s no need to list all of them on your UCAS form. Similarly, if you apply for the BSc in International Business with Communications, you’ll automatically be considered for the BSc in Business Management with Communications.

‘I was fortunate enough to spend a year in Hong Kong, one of the most relevant business and finance centres in the world. A year studying at a top Asian university and the chance to gain work experience in a local start-up has taught me a great deal about how much culture can impact business practice, introduced me to many impressive and influential characters, and has opened my eyes to the ever-increasing market opportunities beyond those in Europe.’

ANTJE SCHWARZ, BSc International Business (Year in Industry)


BSc (Hons) International Business with Language

Your programme of studyo Your first year is a compulsory foundation

year, introducing you to key areas in the study of business.

o In your second and final years you will have some choice within the themes structure of the programme (see page 19).

o Your first and second years will comprise two-thirds of business studies and one-third of language study. In your fourth year this changes to 80% business studies and 20% language study, although you can extend language study to 40%.

o You will spend your third year abroad, which is vital to the development of your language. An extended period spent abroad is the only way you can become truly fluent.

o Your year abroad is conditional upon you achieving the requisite grades and number of credits in your first and second year.

Why study at Birmingham Business School? This four-year programme combines modules from our successful BSc in Business Management with study of French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese or Chinese. You don’t need to have prior knowledge in business studies, but you will need an A level in the relevant language if you choose French, German, Italian or Spanish as they are offered at Advanced level only. If you choose Japanese or Chinese then GCSE in a modern foreign language will suffice as they are offered at Beginners level only.

Wherever in the world you hope your career takes you, there are enormous advantages in combining knowledge of modern business with the expressive power of a foreign language. This programme develops an understanding of business on a national and global scale, providing a firm foundation of skills and knowledge that will prepare you for a rewarding career in international business.

For details of the universities overseas that our students go or have been to, please visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/studyabroad/outgoingstudents/index.aspx.

You also have the opportunity to work in a foreign company during your year abroad. the Erasmus-Socrates scheme provides support for placements.

For more information visit www.britishcouncil.org.erasmus.

Broaden your horizons and open up your career options

‘The experiences, people and places I came across definitely made me more prepared and ready for interviews and my professional career. The challenging range of modules which are offered throughout the degree really do help to find your strengths and make better decisions for your future, without even mentioning the skills developed by tackling different assessments and adapting to various teaching methods.’

JAKE SHIRLEY, BSc International Business with Spanish


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Programme structure


Year 1

Language oLanguageoLanguage

oLanguageoLanguage


oAnalytical Techniques for Business o Analytical Techniques for Business




Business Economics oEconomics for Business A* oEconomics for Business B*



Year 2


oLanguageoLanguage



oResearch Methods o Critical Analysis in Management


Communications oInternal and External Communications oPublic Relations


Marketing oInternational MarketingoConsumer BehaviouroEvent Management


Business Economics oModels of BusinessoBusiness, Economy and Government





Year 3


oLanguageoLanguage


oDissertation oDissertation




Marketing oMarketing CommunicationsoBrand Marketing

oBusiness-to-Business MarketingoRetailing


Policy in the EU


Policy in the EU




oOrganisation StudiesoProfessional Development

oOrganisation Studies oEmployee RelationsoInternational HRMoChange ManagementoProfessional Development




Prepare for your career in management


Professional Development Module

Available to students on the following programmes:o BSc Business Managemento BSc Business Management

with Marketingo BSc International Businesso BSc International Business

with Language

The placement must be of at least 40 hours’ duration and can be taken during the summer vacation or in the Autumn Term. Your placement could take place at a wide variety of organisations, such as a summer internship with a major employer or an unpaid voluntary project at a charity. You will have access to support from our dedicated Placements Team, to help you to identify the most appropriate opportunity for you.

This is an optional 20-credit final-year module which includes a work placement and aims to bridge the gap between your academic studies and your future professional life. It is an excellent opportunity to learn in a professional setting related to your interests and/or degree programme, supporting your professional and personal skills development, and consolidating your learning through reflection on your placement experiences.


Programmes with a Business minor

Science and Engineering programmes with Business ManagementThere is a huge demand for graduates who have the knowledge and skills of a professional scientist or engineer combined with the ability to put their specialism to work in the business world.

The business element of your course will give you a firm grounding in business strategy, marketing, business development, organisation and management systems, finance, accounting and essential aspect of entrepreneurship and enterprise. Your studies will culminate in a major business project.

Why study at Birmingham Business School? The Business School delivers a number of programmes in partnership with other University departments. If you choose this option, you will be based with the School which runs your Major and one-third of your degree will be in Business Management.

Whatever your degree, from science and engineering, to law and modern languages, adding a business strand to your studies can really open up your career potential. Business is multidisciplinary by nature and employers place a high value on graduates who can adapt their specialist learning to the world of business.

Open up the business potential of your degree


Law with Business ManagementThere are many close connections between the law and modern business. Lawyers acting for commercial clients benefit from an understanding of organisations, how they’re managed and the way they structure their activities. People in business benefit from a sound knowledge of the law, particularly those areas that affect industry and commerce.

This popular four-year programme provides a thorough grounding in the law and the discipline and constraints it imposes on business practice. The business element gives you a firm grounding in industrial economics, marketing, development, organisation and management, systems, finance and accounting. You can choose from a selection for specialist modules including, human resource management, change and quality management, brand management and entrepreneurship and enterprise.

For more information please visit: www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/law/law-business.aspx

Modern Languages with Business ManagementAdvanced study of one or two languages, alongside a grounding in international business, proves a very attractive proposition to employers. This flexible programme gives you the chance to study French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese or Mandarin Chinese alongside Business Management modules.

If you take a language as a beginner your first year focuses entirely on practical language work. If you have an A level in the language, you’ll combine one language module with an optional module in politics, literature, culture or history. You can specialise in one language in your second and fourth years, or continue with two. Your third year is spent abroad, usually studying at a university although it is possible to arrange an overseas work placement.

For more information please visit: www.birmingham.ac.uk/R9N1

Programmes with Business Minor

UCAS code ProgrammeG1N2 BSc/MSci Mathematics with Business Management

F1N1 BSc/MSci Chemistry with Business Management

F3N1/F3NC BSc/MSci Physics with Business Management

H2NC BEng/MEng Civil Engineering with Business Management

J5NC BEng/MEng Material Science and Engineering with Business Management

G4N1 BEng/MEng Computer Science with Business Management

H8ND BEng/MEng Chemical Engineering with Business Management

G9NC BEng/MEng Computer Interactive Systems with Business Management

H1NC BEng/MEng Computer Systems Engineering with Business Management

H640 BEng/MEng Communications Systems Engineering with Business Management

R9N1 BA Modern Languages with Business Management

M1N1 LLB Bachelor of Law with Business

R9N1 BA Modern Languages with Business

Modules covered for Business minor

Year 1Introduction to Financial Analysis

Business Organisations and Management

Introduction to Economics

Introduction to Marketing

Year 2International Economy

Financial Decision Making

Human Resource Management

Global Marketing

Year 3Strategic Management

Supply Chain Management

Corporate Finance

Innovation Management

Year 4International and Industrial Economics

Small Business and Entrepreneurship (for Physics students)


Tomorrow starts todayBSc entry criteria and how to apply

Normal entry requirements for Business Management programmes

A Levels offered Grades required

Three A2 levels AAB

Required subjects and gradesoGCSE Mathematics at grade B if not offered

at AS or A2 leveloGCSE English grade B if not offered at AS

or A2 leveloGeneral Studies and Critical Thinking is

not accepted

Students will be expected to have knowledge of algebra, sketch graphs, functions and relations, in addition to arithmetical and grammatical ability. Whilst basic knowledge of calculus and statistics would be an advantage, it is not essential.

We also accept International Baccalaureate (32 overall score plus 665 in 3 higher level subjects), BTEC in Business (DDD) and some alternative qualifications – please enquire at: [email protected]

If you have achieved less than this, we can make an offer if you show that you areplanning to retake examination(s), and any offer will usually be subject to achievingthe required grades.

For the BSc International Business with Language you will need grade B at A2 level in your chosen language for French, German, Italian or Spanish as these are offered at Advanced level only. For Japanese or Chinese a GCSE grade B in a modern foreign language will suffice as they are offered at Beginners level only.

International studentsIf your first language is not English, you will need:oInternet-based TOEFL, 88 overall with 21

in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing; or

oIELTS 6.5 overall (with at least 6.0 in each band); or

oPearson Test of English, 59 in all four skills

All candidates must apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Take a look a www.ucas.com for more information.

Your offer of a placeIf we make you an offer of a place we will take into account the qualifications you already have and then set out clearly any subjects and grades which are a condition of our offer.

Remember, there is no such thing as a standard offer. Every offer is made according to individual circumstances and typically takes into consideration: academic qualifications, subject choice, predicted grades, your reference and personal statement.

Learn moreUG Recruitment and Admissions Officer:[email protected]

Come and see us!Our Open Days are a great chance to find out more about our programmes and the Business School. Find out more at:www.birmingham.ac.uk/index.aspx

UCAS code ProgrammeN200 BSc Business Management

N201 BSc Business Management (Year in Industry)

N202 BSc Business Management with Marketing

N203 BSc Business Management with Marketing (Year in Industry)

N120 BSc International Business

N190 BSc Business Management with Communications

N191 BSc Business Management with Communications (Year in Industry)

NP19 BSc International Business with Communications

N1R9 BSc International Business with Language


Our alumni

Birmingham Business School Alumni Relations team is dedicated to providing outstanding support to benefit our students and graduates across the School. The team host bespoke events and offer a variety of volunteer opportunities, encouraging alumni to support our students’ experiences and career progression and also to offer advice on all that the Business School, University and city of Birmingham have to offer.

Your Birmingham Business School connection doesn’t end with your graduation; from alumni events and guest speakers to career support and mentoring, there are many opportunities to get involved with BBS Alumni.

Opportunities for students include:o Joining an international network of over

24,000 Business School alumni and 180,000 across the whole University

o Invitations to the Distinguished Leaders Lecture Series

oOpportunities to hear from alumni business leaders and successful senior alumni who provide company projects, give advice and offer career opportunities

For graduates we offer:oBespoke guest lectures and webinarsoA bi-monthly e-newslettero Access to regional alumni groups and

events around the worldoAn alumni contact service to reconnect

with old friends or make new contactsoGlobal networking and social eventsoExciting volunteering opportunities

‘Investment banking is a fast-paced, globalised industry, which is heavily reliant on effective communication and strong working relationships between multiple regions and cultures. My experiences studying International Business at the University of Birmingham, in particular my studying abroad year at the National University of Singapore, have stood me in good stead to succeed within the financial sector in London.’

KAVEETA SONIGRA, BSc International Business

‘My degree at Birmingham gave me a strong foundation for general business practices that are applicable across all sectors, and build a framework of how modern businesses operate, with particular reference to the challenges and opportunities of globalisation.’

KAVITA SONIGRA, BSc International Business


Getting the most from your time with us... and beyondStudy and career support

The timetable for lectures and classes covers around 22 hours a week, allowingtime for you to do your own reading and learning.

How you’ll be assessedYour progress is assessed through coursework and exams. Coursework takes a variety of forms, including reports, essays, group presentations, class essays and computer assignments.

Exams are held in May/June. You must achieve satisfactory results to proceed tothe next year. Your final degree is based on marks gained in the second and third years and credits which you build up throughout the whole programme.

Library resourcesThe University Library houses over 2.5 million volumes and boasts extensive data retrieval services. The Library offers a range of valuable services to help you during your degree programme, including library-training sessions, subject guides and database skills. You’ll also have access to e-Library, a vast online collection of text books that can be accessed free of charge from other libraries.

IT facilitiesThe Business School has a number of PC clusters with wireless connectivity and data projection. We also use a virtual learning environment to support our teaching, which can be accessed from any internet-connected computer and is used to provide electronic copies of lecture materials, links to online resources, multiple choice quizzes and discussion areas. It’s also used for a range of administrative tasks such as online submission of assignments and the provision of programme news.

Your personal tutorFrom the moment you begin your studies, you’ll be allocated a personal tutor who is a member of the academic staff. He or she will take an interest in your general wellbeing and academic progress, meeting you on a regular basis either individually or in a small group throughout the year.

How you’ll learnThe main way you’ll learn is by attending lectures, but in some modules these aresupplemented with classes which allows you to meet with a tutor in small groupsto further your understanding of the material covered in lectures. You’ll also have theopportunity to work in groups and make presentations – both skills that are highly valued by employers.

We feel proud and privileged that our students have chosen to put their fledgling careers in the hands of University of Birmingham Business School. So we want to make sure you achieve your full potential throughout your studies and gain the best career opportunities to fulfil your ambitions.


Taking your career further...

The nature of our degrees is such that you’ll be prepared for and capable of adapting to a diverse range of jobs, such as advertising, banking, law, accounting, marketing, management consulting, telecommunications, personnel and distribution.

Many employers visit the Business School to run seminars for our students. In fact, companies such as Procter & Gamble, BP, Deloitte and L’Oreal see these sessions as an opportunity to look for suitable candidates for their summer internship programmes and graduate training schemes.

The University’s Careers Network provides a wide range of services and support tohelp students achieve their career goals. This includes workshops and one-to-oneadvice on applications, interviews and business skills. You can also attend events giving you the opportunity to meet leading graduate employers.

For more information on the Careers Network please visit: www.as.bham.ac.uk/careers

We pride ourselves on our graduates’ high levels of employability and will help you to plan, manage and achieve your career goals, giving you the competitive edge when it’s time to start job hunting.

Our business degrees are highly regarded by employers and our graduates are very successful in the job market. There is no single type of business that our students go in to.

Exclusive to the University of Birmingham... CapgeminiGlobal consultancy firm and top-flight recruiter based in 40 countries around the world, Capgemini, works exclusively with Birmingham Business School every year to create and deliver a second-to-none consultancy training experience that you won’t find at any other UK university.

All our undergraduates have the opportunity to apply to take part in the unique Capgemini Community Challenge in your first or second year. This takes place over one week at Capgemini’s world-renowned client-solutionsfacilities, with students carrying out tangible solutions-based consultancy projects for actual third-sector clients.

Participation will enhance your CV, professional development and work experience. It’s also an amazing opportunity to make a real difference to the charitable organisation you’re assigned to help.

Take a look at our Challenge webcast at: youtube/-s5neeaVlzg

Just a few recent employers of Business School graduates include:Accenture BarclaysBT Cadburys Channel Four DanoneDeloitte DisneyEnterprise Rent-a-Car Ernst & YoungFM Global HM Revenue and CustomsHSBC KPMGL’Oréal UK Lloyds TSBMindshare OgilvyPwC Royal Bank of ScotlandThe Carphone Warehouse Unilever


Investing in your future

Fees and living costs

Please note, fees for the Year Abroad and Year in Industry vary widely and are dependent upon a number of factors. Please visit the website for detailed information.

Undertaking any programme of study is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. We want you to be completely aware of your financial commitment before you choose to study at Birmingham Business School, so here are our fees for 2017–18 entry.

Fee

Home/EU £9,250

International £16,740

undergraduate programmes each year, offering awards, such as ‘the most improved student between years one and two’ and prizes for the entrepreneurship module.

Many Birmingham graduates are recruited by these and other top companies each year. Our sponsors for undergraduate programmes include:oAccentureoAldioBrit InsuranceoDeloitteoEnterprise Rent-a-car

Living CostsFor up to date information please visit the website at: www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/ support/moneyadvice/living.aspx

Birmingham Business School enjoys close links with the business community locally,nationally and internationally. Top-ranking corporate organisations have input into our courses and sponsor prizes on many of our

oErnst & YoungoKPMGoPricewaterhouseCoopersoHSBC

Year abroad scholarshipsStudents who spend a study year abroad outside the EU are responsible for paying year abroad tuition fees. There are some scholarships available but these are highly competitive and may vary from year to year. Home EU/UK students who spend their year abroad within the EU may receive a small grant.

Details of our scholarships are available at:http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/courses/ug/ug-scholarships.aspx

Programme Fees


Planning your life in Birmingham

You can find out more about this here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/advice/guide/accommodation/guarantee.aspx

At Birmingham we offer a fantastic range of accommodation, all of which provides a safe, secure and sociable start to your university experience.

Coming to Birmingham to study might be your first time living away from home but our student accommodation will allow you to enjoy your new-found independence in safe, welcoming and sociable surroundings.

In each village there is accommodation offering a self-catered option. At the Vale, students are also able to take advantage of the Meal Plan. If you opt for Meal Plan accommodation, you will have a weekly allowance for meals during term time at any of the Universities catering outlets.

Please view each village’s section for further details about the accommodation types, contract lengths and accommodation fees. We support students with disabilities and accessibility information for each hall is available on the Disabled Go University of Birmingham accommodation pages on our website.

Take a look at how the University of Birmingham estimates the cost of living for a single student by visiting: www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/support/moneyadvice/living.aspx

Budgeting for and securing your accommodationWhen you’re getting accustomed to an unfamiliar environment and meeting new people, it’s reassuring not to have to worry about where you’re going to live. That’s why we guarantee a place in University accommodation to all EU/international students who are new to Birmingham, providing you meet the criteria detailed in our International Guarantee Scheme.

As a student living in Birmingham, you’ll enjoy lower costs than many other cities in the UK. But of course the actual amount you’ll spend depends on your lifestyle, so we can only give you an approximate idea of how much you’ll need.


Birmingham... a great place to live and learn

As England’s second city, Birmingham is a thriving, vibrant place to live. Multicultural, commercial and contemporary, it also boasts a rich history and heritage.

When you study here, you’ll find it’s not just the perfect base for your work – it’s also the perfect place to begin your career and set down the foundations for a successful future.

Easily accessible from and to the rest of the UK, Birmingham is just 1 and a half hours from London by train, and Birmingham Airport is around half an hour away from the city centre.

Birmingham highlightsAll tastes are catered for in Birmingham. In the city centre alone, more than 200 restaurants serve food from 27 countries including five Michelin-starred restaurants.

In your leisure time, you’ll find a huge range of activities to keep you entertained and occupied. Shopping areas include the famous Bullring, the ever-growing Jewellery Quarter, and The Mailbox with its designer stores and upmarket restaurants. Birmingham also hosts a range of markets, including the famous German market at Christmas.

If you are looking for some culture, then you’ll find plenty of art galleries—including the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery—theatres, cinemas and music arenas, such as the National Exhibition Centre and the National Indoor Arena.

Our campusThe University campus offers a peaceful and tranquil haven, yet is right on the doorstep of the bustling city. So whether you’re looking for some quiet downtime to study or fancy a big night out, you’re never far from where you want to be.

Striking architecture and 250 acres of parkland make for the stunning setting of our campus, which also boasts a whole range of amenities. You’ll find bars, shops, travel agents, opticians and major banks, as well as an art gallery, museum and concert hall all on site. Plus there is the added benefit of a full-time security team.

We are in the process of a £175 million campus development project. The new facilities also include a brand new library, 50-metre swimming pool and contemporary student accommodation.

Our cityOur beautiful Edgbaston campus is located just outside the heart of the UK’s youngest city. Birmingham is known for its diverse and vibrant culture, international events, shopping and award-winning restaurants.

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