BA (Hons) Business & Management (Marketing)

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Bournemouth University

Program Overview

The BA (Hons) Business & Management (Marketing) at Bournemouth University combines business fundamentals with specialist marketing knowledge, preparing students to lead marketing strategies across global and digital contexts. With over 35 years of expertise in delivering business and marketing education, this program equips graduates with the strategic insight, digital skills, and creative acumen to excel in diverse industries.

This course is accredited by four major professional bodies, ensuring a curriculum that aligns with employer expectations. Graduates gain a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Professional Certificate, as well as a CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management & Leadership, enhancing leadership potential and employability.

  • Professional Accreditations: AACSB, CIM, IDM, and CMI

Course overview:

  • Year 1: Developing Management Competencies, Global Business Environment, Introduction to Accounting

  • Year 2: Recruiting, Selecting & Retaining Talent, Strategic Management, along with optional modules

  • Year 3 (or 4 with placement): Business Futures, Organisational Leadership, Global Strategic Marketing, Project/ Dissertation, along with optional modules

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

  • 30-Week Placement: Gain industry experience in marketing agencies, corporations, or start-ups

  • Study Abroad: Spend a semester at one of BU’s global partner universities

  • Professional Memberships: Student access to CIM and IDM resources and events

  • Final year Project/ Dissertation

Progression & Future Opportunities

  • Prepares graduates for leadership roles in marketing, branding, and communications

  • Eligibility for additional CIM/IDM certifications after graduation

  • Access to BU Career Zone for internships, marketing job fairs, and mentoring

  • Placement and CV Support via the Business School Employability Team

  • Average earnings: £30,000, 15 months after the course 

Program Key Stats

£18,700
£ 29

Sept Intake : 14th JanJan Intake : 14th Apr


Eligibility Criteria

BCC
3.0
28 - 31
60 - 70

1200 - 1300
24 - 26
6.0
60

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Marketing Manager
  • Brand Strategist
  • Digital Marketing Executive
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Social Media Manager
  • Advertising Account Executive

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