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The BA (Hons) Business and Management at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is designed to develop students into confident, employable graduates equipped with the practical skills and strategic knowledge required by today’s global businesses. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the course includes a Level 5 Award or Certificate in Management and Leadership, and provides full CMI membership, giving access to professional networks and career resources. The course offers rich opportunities in enterprise, global study, and industry engagement. With no formal exams and a strong emphasis on coursework, this degree prioritizes real-world learning and student development through consultancy projects, placements, and the university’s award-winning Propeller Hub for entrepreneurs.
Course overview
Year 1: Creativity, Enterprise and Scholarship, The Fundamentals of Management, Project Essentials
Year 2: Operations and Research, Business Futures, The Business Professional, along with optional modules
Year 3: Business Strategy, Leading and Learning Through Change, Business and Management Project, along with optional modules
Paid Placement Year: Optional, with support from UCLan's employability services
Live Consultancy Projects: Apply learning to real-world organisations in the final year
Guest Lectures from CMI, CIM, and local industry professionals
Enterprise Support through Propeller Hub, helping students launch start-ups
Study Abroad Opportunities with global university partners
Graduates progress into roles across management, digital media, consultancy, and entrepreneurship
Many students secure roles through placement schemes and employer partnerships
Entrepreneurial students supported to start their own businesses; UCLan is top in the North for start-up creation
Progression to postgraduate study available, including MSc and MBA programs
Strong academic support, employability coaching, and alumni mentoring throughout the degree
Average Earnings: £25,000 15 months after graduation for Management Studies graduates at UCLan
Employment Rate: 100% of graduates are in work and/or further study 15 months after completing the course
Accreditation: Chartered Management Institute (CMI) – includes Level 5 Award or CertificateIELTS: grade 6.0 with no subscore lower than 5.5UCLan ranks 1st in the North West for student satisfaction and graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2025)Human Resources ManagerProject managementBusiness consultantMarketing managementSales ManagerFinancial ManagerBusiness AnalystOperations managementFinancial Analyst
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