Distinguish yourself in the job market by earning a BSc (Hons) Business Management degree at UCP that equips you with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in today’s dynamic global business environment, along with a professional qualification from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
At UCP, you will enhance your professional skills and business acumen by engaging in live client projects and industry problem-solving tasks. Receive support at every stage and develop your confidence through client work and industry placements, ensuring you graduate well-prepared to make an immediate impact in the workplace.
Access a wealth of opportunities, including insights from industry guest speakers, opportunuities to participate in networking events to position yourself for success at every turn in your career. You will commencing with a comprehensive core curriculum covering areas such as marketing, finance, managing people, and operations, this degree provides a solid foundation upon which to build your business knowledge.
The first year of the course provides you with a grounding in a variety of business disciplines, which underpin later learning. In year two you have optional modules providing you with the opportunity to tailor your degree. In the final year, a 30 credit Major Project on a topic of your choice allows for further individual specialisation. This degree provides a variety of business skills required for the workplace.
We have consulted with prospective employers on the content and design of this course to ensure that the skills you learn are industry-standard; you will acquire the knowledge and skills essential for analysing, problem-solving, and leading teams, propelling your career forward in this expansive and diverse field. Teaching staff have strong professional profiles, and our close partnerships with local businesses allow us to draw on their expertise and resources for both input and assessment.
As the foremost professional organiation for management, Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is dedicated to developing successful managers and leaders, our collaboration with CMI (https://www.managers.org.uk/about-cmi/) enables you to acquire an additional professional qualification in tandem with your degree. Those enrolled in our BA (Hons) Business Management program have the opportunity to receive a CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership upon successfully completing their degree. Upon enrollment in the degree course, you automatically become CMI members, gaining access to a variety of benefits, resources, and events designed to bolster your professional development.
The courses at University Centre Peterborough are studied in smaller class sizes compared with other universities, a typical class size is under 20 students.
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