BA (Hons) Business Administration and Management at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

In today’s fast-changing business world, flexibility and forward-thinking are essential. Our BA (Hons) Business Administration and Management programme equips you with these skills, starting with core areas like strategy, finance and marketing, then progressing to leadership, innovation and global business. You’ll gain practical experience through case studies, group projects and industry engagement, building real-world problem-solving and networking skills.

What you will study

The BA (Hons) Business Administration and Management course provides a career-focused foundation in core business disciplines, designed to develop clarity, confidence, and employability from day one. In Year 1, you’ll explore modules such as sustainable business, marketing, the customer experience, contemporary global business issues, and professional competencies. Year 1 core: Sustainable Business Innovation, Marketing and the Customer Experience, Contemporary Issues in Global Business, Developing Professional Competencies. Year 2 core: Critical Thinking for Management, Accounting and Financial Markets, Digital Business Transformation, Responsible, Social and Community Entrepreneurship, Practice Based Learning. Year 3 core: Applied Learning: International Project, Business Cases for Academic Studies, International Strategy Leadership and Management, Marketing, Sales and Selling, Entrepreneurial Practice.

Career pathways

Graduates of our BA (Hons) in Business Administration and Management programme are well-equipped to enter a diverse range of industries. Potential career paths include roles in management consulting, financial analysis, marketing management, human resources, and operations management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent. Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM. Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points. UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM. T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer. IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English pass. and GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics or Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics pass. IB: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee for 2027/28 as stated on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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