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BSc Hons Global Business with Drama

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Ulster University

Program Overview

The Global Business with Drama degree combines core business education with a passion for performance, equipping students for careers in both business and the creative industries.

  • Students take two Business modules and one Drama module each semester, developing skills in innovation, strategic planning, and entrepreneurship alongside dramatic performance and storytelling.
  • The program emphasizes experiential and blended learning through industry exposure, international placements, and foreign language development.

Graduates benefit from career-focused experiences such as employer engagement, study abroad, and professional networking. The course prepares students for roles in business or theatre management, or for further postgraduate study.

Associate Awards:

  • Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP)
  • Diploma in International Academic Studies (DIAS)
  • Diploma in Professional Practice International (DPPI)

Module Overview:

  • Year One: Global Business Environment, Organisations and Management, Professional and Academic Skills, Dramatic Structures on Stage and Screen, Space and Performance, Principles of Marketing
  • Year Two: Digital Transformation, Global Strategy and Management, Professional Skills Development, The Form and Function of Performance, Political Theatre from Expressionism to Brecht, Global Economics and Finance (optional), Writing for Stage and Screen (optional)
  • Year Three: Sustainability Reporting and Governance, Global Trade Management, Contemporary Issues and Trends in Global Business, Leadership and People, Liveness and Documentation in Performance, Diploma in Professional Practice (optional), Study Abroad (optional), Creative Business (optional), Representing Violence (optional), Performance and Disability (optional), Storytelling and Performance (optional), Performing Ireland on Stage and Screen (optional), Arts Entrepreneurship (optional), Performance and Conflict Transformation (optional), Performance and Health (optional), Theatre and Ritual (optional), Theatre for Young Audiences (optional)

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

  • International Exposure: Opportunities to develop foreign language proficiency, participate in placements both domestically and internationally, and study abroad at partner universities. ​
  • Active Learning Pedagogy: Engagement through authentic networking opportunities, employer interactions, 'day in the life' experiences, and travel at local, national, and international levels.
  • Creative Integration: Drama modules enhance skills in performance analysis and creation, beneficial for careers in theatre management and the creative industries. ​

Progression & Future Opportunities

  • Career Readiness: Graduates are equipped with key attributes for professional career progression, including creative thinking, project management, strategic planning, problem-solving, interpersonal, and general management skills. ​

  • Diverse Career Paths: Potential roles include Business Analyst, Business Development, Graduate Management positions, and Theatre Manager. ​

  • Postgraduate Opportunities: The programme provides a foundation for graduates wishing to pursue postgraduate study in business and related master's programmes.

  • Global Perspective: The course's emphasis on global business practices and cultural experiences prepares students for international career opportunities.

Program Key Stats

£17,010
£ 29
Sept Intake : 14th Jan


Eligibility Criteria

CCC
3.0
24
60

1100
25
6.0
80

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Business Analyst
  • Business Development Manager
  • Graduate Management Trainee
  • Theatre Manager
  • Arts Administrator
  • Marketing Executive
  • Project Coordinator
  • International Business Consultant
  • Cultural Events Manager
  • Communications Officer

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