The BA (Hons) Business Management at the University of Huddersfield is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to thrive in a range of business and management roles. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the program offers a dual award, allowing graduates to receive both a bachelor’s degree and a CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership. Students benefit from a practical, real-world approach to learning, with an optional placement year, access to guest lectures, and project-based assessments. The course is delivered by Huddersfield Business School, which holds the prestigious AACSB accreditation - a hallmark of excellence held by less than 6% of business schools worldwide.
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Assessments are diverse and include:
Course overview
Year 1: Core modules in global business management, marketing, and organisational behaviour
Year 2: Data Analysis for Business, Creating a new business, Project and people management + optional modules
Year 3 (Optional): Paid placement year in the UK or abroad
Final Year: Dissertation or consultancy project + modules in responsible business and strategic management
Optional placement year
Business Consultancy Project or dissertation in final year
Real-world assessments including case studies and live business challenges
Support from award-winning careers service and CMI professional development resources
Graduates enter sectors including consulting, marketing, HR, and entrepreneurship
Opportunity to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a CMI Level 5 Diploma
University support for students launching their own businesses
Lifelong career support and alumni networking via Huddersfield Business School
Average earnings: £24,500, 15 months after the course
75% of the students go on to work and/or study
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