Business Studies
| Key facts | |
|---|---|
| Location: | Medway |
| Award: | BA (Hons) |
| Type: | Full-time and part-time |
| Options: | A year working in industry |
| Further information | |
| Download: | Subject leaflet |
| Online: | Department |
Business studies is regularly one of the top ten most popular degree subjects, as it combines excellent academic training with good career prospects, and studying Business at the University of Kent at Medway gives you an understanding of the modern world of business that will greatly enhance your opportunities for employment. The programme includes a year in industry, and there is a parallel part-time programme.
The course teaches you the theories, methodologies and applications of academic knowledge relevant to the business world. In addition, it provides you with a wide range of opportunities to develop your business skills, learning how to analyse a wide range of business problems and policies and provide solutions to them or make recommendations about them.
Kent Business School has an international reputation and good links with local businesses.
Degree programmes
Single honours
Did you know…
In the National Student Survey 2008, 87% of Kent Business Studies students said they were satisfied with the overall quality of the course.
- Business Studies with a Year in Industry (N104:K)
Core modules
Stage 1
Core modules
- Business Skills
- Computing for Business and Accounting
- Financial Accounting, Reporting and Analysis
- The Global Business Environment
- Introduction to Statistics for Business
- Introduction to Management
- Introduction to Marketing
- Micro Economics for Business
Stage 2/3
Core modules
- Business Law
- Business Management Project
- Financial and Management Accounting
- Human Resource Management
- Principles of Marketing
- Strategic Management Practice
Options
There is a range of options available at Stages 2 and 3, enabling you to specialise in areas such as marketing, human resource management, and accounting and finance.
A year in industry
You spend a year between Stages 2 and 3 working in industry. We offer advice and guidance on getting a placement.
Teaching and assessment
We use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, case-study analysis, group projects and presentations, and computer-based packages.
You have approximately 12 hours of class time per week, and regular access to a personal tutor for advice on any matter concerning your studies or your performance on the course.
Assessment is by a mixture of coursework and end-of-module examinations, with the examinations normally counting for up to 70% of the marks for each module.
Entry requirements
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Offer levels
A/AS level 280 points including CC at A level (3.5 A level equivalents), IB 31 points (14 at Higher)
Required subjects
A level Business Studies grade C if taken GCSE Mathematics grade C
Careers
Junior management positions in the private or public sectors in the UK or overseas. Further study for an MA or DMS leading to an MBA or professional examinations in, for example, marketing, personnel and accounting.
