Department of Management Programmes · BSc (Hons) Business Management (Year in Industry) o Your placement search involves a lot of hard work, but many employers actively seek out

Department of ManagementProgrammes

‘Triple-crown’ accredited

People at the heart of business and business at the heart of society

Subject areas include Business Management, Communications, International Business and Marketing

Contents

Welcome to the Birmingham Business School 3

Our programmes 4

Business Programme Themes oBSc (Hons) Business Management 6oBSc (Hons) Business Management (Year in Industry) 8oBSc (Hons) Business Management with

Marketing; BSc (Hons) Business Management with Marketing and Year in Industry 10

oBSc (Hons) Business Management with Communications; BSc (Hons) Business Management with Communications and Year in Industry and BSc (Hons) International Business with Communications 12

o BSc (Hons) International Business 14oBSc (Hons) International Business

with Language 17oYour Year in Industry 20oYour year abroad 22oProgrammes with a Business minor 24

Entry requirements and how to apply 26

Our alumni 28

Study and career support 30

Taking your career further 31

Fees and living costs 32

Planning your life in Birmingham 33

Birmingham... a great place to live and learn 34

3BSc Business Programmes

Welcome to Birmingham Business School

We are a dynamic, international school offering programmes across the full range of business and management disciplines. The School’s academic staff conduct world-leading research, in addition to achieving excellence in teaching and enriching students’ learning and understanding. We pride ourselves on students graduating with a range of knowledge and skills that give them a competitive edge in the global marketplace.

Our vision is to inspire curiosity and drive change globally in the field of responsible business research and education.

This means we are a research-led, multidisciplinary, international business school developing a new generation of responsible global business leaders and entrepreneurs.

We are committed to making a difference at all levels. We enable our graduates to add value throughout their careers, we provide superior business intelligence to our partners, and we focus our research on the key challenges that face our global economy and society.

Birmingham Business School is consistently found in international ranking tables and accredited by leading bodies, AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. The triple-crown accreditation confirms our position within an elite group of global business schools.

We have an enviable International Advisory Board that we work closely with, an excellent level of engagement with regional and international businesses and strong links with policy-makers involved with economic growth and business.

We are proud that Birmingham Business School is an international learning and research community. With students representing over 60 countries currently studying at our main campus, our courses being taught in a range of international business schools, and an international faculty and global alumni community of around 29,000 graduates, we have a global footprint that ensures worldwide impact.

We were initially founded to improve the way businesses were managed and our partnerships with global companies, organisations and people ensure we are carrying on that proud tradition of borderless and boundary-free innovation. Our dedication to providing our students with a rich educational experience has led to increased investment in our career services and corporate relations programmes. This will further enhance the already-excellent career prospects of our graduates, with additional opportunities for project work and internships with leading global businesses.

In addition, our continued commitment to providing an exceptional standard of education has seen the construction of a £10 million dedicated Business School Postgraduate Teaching Centre.

We know that diversity, innovation and globalisation will continue to reshape global business in the future. To this end, our goal is to provide an education that will inspire and equip our graduates to navigate the ever-changing and evolving landscape of global business.

I look forward to welcoming you to our Business School.

Professor Catherine CassellDean, Birmingham Business School

4 BSc Business Programmes

Our programmes The ideal course of study for your career ambitions

Common programme themes

Business Management SkillsThis theme incorporates core modules at all levels of study that develop general quantitative and qualitative skills related to business management. The theme encompasses an expansive range of modules aimed to develop research and analytical skills that both contribute to learning on other modules and are relatable to employers.

Business EconomicsThis theme is concerned with how business is shaped by the external environment and impacted by government. In particular, you will learn about the interface between business and the regulatory framework provided by government at national and international levels. As such, you will have the opportunity to study modules in economics and government.

Business NetworksThis theme is concerned with external stakeholders and focuses on the relationships firms develop with suppliers and customers. It encompasses modules that consider the role of the business in society.

Business Management and PeopleThis theme is centred on the internal context of the firm and stakeholders within the firm, ie, people. It includes modules that deal with leadership, people management, change management, crisis management and, most recently, corporate social responsibility.

CommunicationsCommunications is at the heart of business, its reputation and relationships with internal and external audiences. This theme allows students to understand and apply contemporary communications frameworks and campaigns to achieve business goals, with modules developed to meet professional standards and the needs of business today.

MarketingThis theme enables students to achieve an overview of marketing as a philosophy and as a business function. The modules included have been developed to reflect standards required across this sector and have been created with input from marketing firms.

EntrepreneurshipThis theme is focused on the entrepreneurial dimension of business, exploring the generation of business opportunities and entrepreneurship in the global business environment.

Accounting and FinanceThis theme deals with the financial management of business and ensures that students of the more general Business Management degree understand the rudimentary dimensions of financial management.

The following pages go into detail about each of our programmes, illustrating the wide range of modules available to students. There are a number of common themes running through all of our programmes that reflect the disciplines you will find in the real world of business.


Discover a world of opportunity in global business

BSc (Hons) Business Management

Your programme of studyoYour first year is a compulsory foundation

year, introducing you to key areas in the study of business

oIn your second and final years, you will have considerable choice within the themes structure of the programme (see page 7)

oIn your final year, you also have the opportunity to take a work experience module in a charity or not-for-profit organisation: visit our website for the latest details

Depending on the options you choose, you may be able to gain partial exemption from the examinations of professional bodies such as CIMA and ACCA.

Why study at Birmingham Business School? This expansive degree offers a combination of academic theory and practical teaching on topics of interest and relevance to employers across a range of business-related subject areas. We focus on developing your knowledge and understanding of Business Management while providing you with a range of practical skills to enable you to succeed in the workplace.

Every business needs effective management to flourish. From marketing, accounting and networking, to public relations and human resources, this programme equips you with the expertise to understand the changing world of business on a national and global scale. Our graduates are highly sought after by diverse employers for their critical and analytical skills, as well as their in-depth knowledge of current business practices.

‘Birmingham Business School has allowed me to both discover and enhance my skills set...this has included communication and interpersonal skills, through the group modules of my degree. Equally important, my written and oral skills have been enhanced, through individual presentations and assignments.’

SADIA RAHMAN, BSc Business Management

‘I chose Birmingham Business School due to its top reputation and the opportunity to develop my studies in areas that interested me. The course also gave me the chance to study a wide range of topic areas, meaning that I have greater scope of jobs, and can discuss and provide solutions for a multitude of business situations.’

SAM MOTT, BSc Business Management


Programme structure

Year 1

Core modules

Managing Financial Resources (20 credits)

Introduction to Marketing and Communications (IMAC) (20 credits)

Economics for Business (A) (20 credits) OR Economics for Business (B)* (20 credits)

Organisations, Management and Entrepreneurship (20 credits)

Personal, Professional and Academic Development (20 credits)

Widening Horizons Module (20 credits)

Year 2

Core modules

Research Methods (20 credits)

Responsible Business (20 credits)

Optional modules

Students must choose a further 80 credits of optional modules from a minimum of three themes. Equal numbers of credits must be taken in each semester:

Accounting and Finance ThemeoAccounting, Management & Accountability (20 credits)oManagerial Finance (20 credits)

Communications ThemeoPublic Relations and Reputation Management (20 credits)oEvent Management and Destination Marketing (20 credits)

Marketing ThemeoConsumer Behaviour (20 credits)oServices and Retail Strategy (20 credits)

Business Economics ThemeoBusiness, the Economy and Government (20 credits)oIntermediate Business Economics and the Macroeconomy (20 credits)oModels of Business (20 credits)

Organisations & Entrepreneurship ThemeoManaging in Business to Business Networks &Markets (20 credits)oManaging Operations and Projects (20 credits)oHuman Resource Management (20 credits)oOrganisational Behaviour (20 credits)

Strategy and International Business ThemeoChange Management (20 credits)oContemporary Capitalism (20 credits)

Final year

Core modules

Students must complete either a Dissertation (40 credits) or Extended Essay (20 credits)

Optional modules

Students must then choose a further 100 or 80 credits from a minimum of three themes

Accounting and Finance ThemeoAccounting, Decision-Making & Governance (20 credits)oEntrepreneurial Finance (20 credits)

Communications ThemeoStrategic Global Communications (20 credits)

Marketing ThemeoContemporary Issues in Marketing (20 credits)oMarketing Society and Sustainability (20 credits)

Business Economics ThemeoEconomics of Labour Markets (20 credits)oAdvanced Business Economics (20 credits)oBritain and the EU (20 credits)oGlobalisation, Innovation and Competitiveness (20 credits)

Organisations & Entrepreneurship ThemeoOrganisation Studies: Past, Present and Future (20 credits)oSmall Business and Entrepreneurship (20 credits)oFundamentals of Leadership (20 credits)oCrisis Management (20 credits)

Strategy and International Business ThemeoInternational Human Resource Management (20 credits)oInternational Employment Relations (20 credits)oBusiness Strategies in Developing Countries (20 credits)oProfessional Development Module (20 credits) *see page 30 for more information

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*Depending on prior learning

The modules taught on our undergraduate Birmingham Business School programme(s) are in the process of being revised for the 2019 academic year. The modules listed above provide an indication of the new modules available, but are still subject to change. A definitive list of modules will be available on our website from September 2018. If you have a concern about a particular module/modules being taught, please contact our Recruitment and Admissions Officer via [email protected] who will provide further information.


BSc (Hons) Business Management (Year in Industry)

oYour placement search involves a lot of hard work, but many employers actively seek out our students and most students achieve well-paid, prestigious placements throughout the UK.

oDuring your Year in Industry, you will write a placement essay, report and reflective diaries which count towards 12.5% of your degree.

oYour placement year is conditional upon your achieving at least 2:1 (60%) in your second year. You can transfer to the three-year BSc Business Management if you decide not to do a placement.

Why study at Birmingham Business School? Based on our successful BSc in Business Management, you’ll spend three years studying disciplines with direct relevance to the business world, such as finance, marketing and human resource management. You will also undertake a professional development and research skills theme, which will put your academic studies into context, and of course you will have a chance to spend an additional Year in Industry.

Your programme of studyo In your three years of study, you will follow

the modules offered on our BSc Business Management programme

oIn your second year, you will work with the placements team who will assist you through one-to-one support, events and workshops in applying for your Year in Industry placement in your third year.

Graduates with both academic abilities and practical experience in a real business environment are much in demand and can have a significant advantage in today’s competitive employment market. This four-year programme offers you the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of a range of business topics, combined with a year in industry putting into practice what you’ve learned.

Gain practical experience in the real business world

Meike Niggemann, Year in Industry student, IBM


Year 2

Core modules



Optional modules






Organisations & Entrepreneurship ThemeoManaging in Business to Business Networks & Markets (20 credits)oManaging Operations and Projects (20 credits)oHuman Resource Management (20 credits)oOrganisational Behaviour (20 credits)


Final year

Core modules

Students can choose to complete either a:Dissertation (40 credits) OR Extended Essay (20 credits)

Optional modules

Students must then choose a further 100 or 80 credits from a minimum of three themes





Organisations & Entrepreneurship ThemeoOrganisation Studies: Past, Present and Future (20 credits)oSmall Business and Entrepreneurship (20 credits)oFundamentals of Leadership (20 credits) o Crisis Management (20 credits)

Strategy and International Business ThemeoInternational Human Resource Management (20 credits)oInternational Employment Relations (20 credits)oBusiness Strategies in Developing Countries (20 credits)

Year 3

For all pathways with a Year in Industry

Year in Industry (120 credits)

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BSc (Hons) Business Management with Marketing; BSc (Hons) Business Management with Marketing and Year in Industry

oIn your second and final years, you will also be required to take specific marketing modules focused on developing the skills modern-day marketers require. You also have the option to specialise in other key areas of marketing to suit your interests.

Year in industry Our Business Management with Marketing programme is available with our successful Year in Industry. Students choosing this degree programme will follow the same structure as the three-year ‘with Marketing’ programme, but after their second year of study will take a placement in industry before returning for their final year of study. Students must achieve at least 2:1 (60%) in their second year to be eligible for a placement. For more details on the Year in Industry, see page 20 of this brochure.

Why study at Birmingham Business School? This exciting programme aims to develop your intellectual, analytical and perceptual skills by providing you with a breadth of knowledge in marketing, along with building the transferable skills you need to be job ready and to be able to carry out strategic marketing in challenging new contexts.

Close links with industry ensure maximum course relevance and give students the added benefit of being able to learn from current marketing practitioners.

Your programme of studyo Your first year is a compulsory foundation

year, introducing you to key areas in the study of business as well as focusing on Principles of Marketing.

In a world where image and reputation are crucial to business success, those who can demonstrate sound business management knowledge with an emphasis on strategic marketing are very much in demand.

This programme has been developed with input from marketing firms such as Beiersdorf, Big Cat, Cogent Elliott, UbaGLU and Unilever, with the aim of developing the next generation of marketing specialists.

Build the skills to develop innovative marketing strategies


Build the skills to develop innovative marketing strategies

Year 2

Core modules Pathway compulsory modules


Marketing and New Technology (20 credits)


Consumer Behaviour (20 credits)

Marketing Communications (20 credits)

Optional modules

Students must choose 20 further credits from optional modules below:







Final year


Dissertation (40 credits) OR Marketing Strategy (20 credits)

Extended Essay (20 credits) Contemporary Issues in Marketing (20 credits)

Branding in a Digital Age (20 credits)

Optional modules

Students studying on Marketing pathways must choose a further 40 or 60 credits from optional modules outlined below:





Organisations & Entrepreneurship ThemeoOrganisation Studies: Past, Present and Future (20 credits)oSmall Business and Entrepreneurship (20 credits)oFundamentals of Leadership (20 credits) o Crisis Management (20 credits)


Year 3



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Year 1

Core modules







Programme structure




BSc (Hons) Business Management with Communications; BSc (Hons) Business Management with Communications and Year in Industry and BSc (Hons) International Business with Communications

understanding of business and a wide range of transferable skills.

Your programme of studyo Your first year provides a broad-based

business foundation with Introduction to Marketing and Communications (IMAC), a foundation module that explores how organisations and individuals promote and protect their brands. It includes specialist communications guest lectures.

o In your second and final years, you will study contemporary communications strategies, particularly in the dynamic digital context, whilst building a portfolio via creative campaign workshops, including producing audio and marketing video for the web.

o Before the final year, you will complete an internship, either a Summer Placement (three-year programme) or a Year in Industry (four-year programme) this is usually in a communications, marketing or PR role.

Why study at Birmingham Business School? This programme combines an expansive core in business with a strong marketing and communications theme, emphasising the importance of relationships within and between businesses and the communities they operate in. You will examine the importance of business communication and the growing number of channels used to achieve it, developing practical and analytical skills underpinned by theoretical knowledge of corporate communications processes and strategies.

Practical small group workshops facilitate experiential learning in a creative environment, allowing you to explore and devise communications and marketing collateral for business. You will also study a wide range of topics from the Business Management programme, allowing you to keep your career options open, and to demonstrate a broad

Our graduates are in great demand because they have both communications and marketing knowledge, together with a demonstrated skills set.

This established programme, with teaching from industry experienced staff, sees students gain graduate jobs globally, with alumni at Jaguar Land Rover, Barclays, Lloyds, Disney, PwC, Ogilvy, Edelman, Sky, Channel 4 and McCann.

Build the skills to manage marketing, communications and reputation

Year in industry Students choosing the four-year programme, Business Management with Communications and a Year in Industry, will follow the same structure as the three-year programme but will complete their Year in Industry prior to the final year of study. Students must achieve at least 2:1 (60%) in their second year to be eligible for a placement. For more details on the Year in Industry, see page 20 of this booklet.

Our graduates have a unique set of skills that gives them a distinct advantage in the jobs market. Take a look at some of the positions and employers they’ve gone onto on page 29.


Year 1

Core modules







Year 2



Creative Campaign Production (20 credits)


Public Relations and Reputation Management (20 credits)

Marketing Communications (20 credits)

Optional modules

Students must choose 20 further credits from optional modules below:







Final year

Core modules Pathway Compulsory modules

Students must choose to complete either a:

Strategic Global Communications (20 credits)

Dissertation (40 credits) OR Branding in a Digital Age (20 credits)

Extended Essay (20 credits) OR

Marketing Communications Placement (20 credits)

Optional modules

Students studying on Communications pathways must choose a further 60 or 40 credits from optional modules outlined below:

Accounting and Finance ThemeoAccounting, Decision-Making & Governance (20 credits)o Entrepreneurial Finance (20 credits)






Year 3

For pathways with Year in Industry or Year Abroad


International Study Year (120 credits)

International Work Year (120 credits)

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BSc (Hons) International Business

oAfter two years in Birmingham, you will spend your third year abroad at one of our partner institutions. The exact subjects you study will depend on where you go but they will be compatible with the BSc Business Management programme.

oYour placement year is conditional upon your achieving at least a solid 2:2 average and 100 credits in your first and second year summer exams. You can transfer to the three-year BSc Business Management if you decide not to spend your third year overseas.

Why study at Birmingham Business School? This four-year programme is structured to reflect the changing world of business, ensuring maximum relevance to your future career and providing you with a firm foundation of critical and analytical skills and practical knowledge that potential employers will find extremely attractive.

Your programme of studyo In your three years of study, you will follow

the core modules offered on our BSc Business Management programme. You will then specialise in options that have an international focus.

Today’s business is increasingly global in scope. This programme combines in-depth learning with the chance to experience business in action within another culture. Ideal for students considering a career in international management but who don’t wish to study a language to degree level, you will develop the skills and knowledge you need to begin your career in business, wherever in the world it takes you.

Modern business from a different cultural perspective


BSc International Business

Year 2

Core modules



Optional modules








Final year

Core modules

Students can choose to complete either a:Dissertation (40 credits) OR Extended Essay (20 credits)

Optional modules

Students must then choose a further 100 or 80 credits from a minimum of three themes.






Strategy and International Business ThemeoInternational Human Resource Management (20 credits)oInternational Employment Relations (20 credits)oBusiness Strategies in Developing Countries (20 credits)

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Year 3


International Study Year (120 credits)

International Work Year (120 credits)

Year 1

Core modules










BSc (Hons) International Business with Language

Your programme of studyo Your first year is a compulsory foundation

year, introducing you to key areas in the study of business.

o In your second and final years, you will have some choice within the themes structure of the programme.

o Your first and second years will comprise two-thirds of business studies and one-third of language study. In your fourth year, this changes to 80% business studies and 20% language study, although you can extend language study to 40%.

o You will spend your third year abroad, which is vital to the development of your language. An extended period spent abroad is the only way you can become truly fluent.

o Your year abroad is conditional upon you achieving the requisite grades and number of credits in your first and second year.

Why study at Birmingham Business School? This four-year programme combines modules from our successful BSc in Business Management with study of French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese or Chinese. You don’t need to have prior knowledge in business studies, but you will need an A level in the relevant language if you choose French, German, Italian or Spanish as they are offered at Advanced level only. If you choose Japanese or Chinese then GCSE in a modern foreign language will suffice as they are offered at Beginners level only.

Wherever in the world you hope your career takes you, there are enormous advantages in combining knowledge of modern business with the expressive power of a foreign language. This programme develops an understanding of business on a national and global scale, providing a firm foundation of skills and knowledge that will prepare you for a rewarding career in international business.

For details of the universities overseas that our students go to, or have been to, please visit www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/studyabroad/outgoingstudents/index.aspx.

You also have the opportunity to work in a company overseas during your year abroad.

For more information visit: www.erasmusplus.org.uk

Broaden your horizons and open up your career options

‘The experiences, people and places I came across definitely made me more prepared and ready for interviews and my professional career. The challenging range of modules which are offered throughout the degree really do help to find your strengths and make better decisions for your future, without even mentioning the skills developed by tackling different assessments and adapting to various teaching methods.’

JAKE SHIRLEY, BSc International Business with Spanish


Programme structure

Year 1

Core modules





Plus 40 compulsory language credits from chosen language:

FrenchoLC French Language Proficiency 1: Presenting, Debating, Journalistic Writing (for students not from our School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music (LCAHM)) (20 credits)oBusiness French A & B (20 credits)

GermanoLC German Language Proficiency 1: Presenting, Debating, Essay- Writing (non-LCAHM students) (20 credits)oLC German Translation in Practice 1 (Wirtschaftsdeutsch 1) (20 credits)

Italiano LC Italian Core I – Advanced: Icons of Italy (20 credits)oLC Italian Core II – Advanced: Icons of Italy (20 credits)

JapaneseoLC Japanese Language Beginners I (20 credits)oLC Japanese Language Beginners II (20 credits)

SpanishoLC Spanish Language Project (20 credits)oSpanish Language 1B (BCom) (linked to 09 13786) (10 credits)oSpanish Language IA (BCom) (linked to 09 13787) (10 credits)

Chinese (Mandarin)oLC Mandarin Chinese Language beginners I (20 credits)oLC Mandarin Chinese Language beginners II (20 credits)

Year 3

Students will choose to either study or work abroad


Study Abroad Year (120 credits)

Year 2 (continued)

Business Economics ThemeoBusiness, the Economy and Government (20 credits)oIntermediate Business Economics and the Macroeconomy (20 credits)oModels of Business (20 credits



Also choose 40 credits of compulsory language modules:

FrenchoFrench Language Proficiency 2: Presenting, Debating, Researching (20 credits)oFrench Language Project A (10 credits) oFrench Language Project B (10 credits)

GermanoGerman Language Proficiency 2: Presenting, Debating, Translating (20 credits)oWirtschaftdeutsch (20 credits)

ItalianoLI Italian Core III – Advanced: Icons of Italy (20 credits)oLI Italian Core IV – Advanced: Icons of Italy (10 credits)oPlus a 10 credit module offered by the Department ofItalian Studies

Spanisho LI Spanish Language Project (20 credits)oLI Spanish Language II A/B (Commerce) (20 credits)

Japaneseo LI Japanese Language Intermediate I (20 credits)oLI Japanese Language Intermediate II (20 credits)

Chineseo LI Mandarin Chinese Language Intermediate I (20 credits)o LI Mandarin Chinese Language Intermediate II (20 credits)


Year 2

Core modules



Optional modules

Choose 40 credits of optional modules from the following:





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Final year

Compulsory Modules

Students can choose to complete either Dissertation (40 credits) OR Extended Essay (20 credits). All students also study at least 20 credits of language as directed by the language departments. Some language departments offer the opportunity to take a further 20 credits of language as part of the optional credits available.

Dissertation (20 credits)

French: The following must be taken:oCore Language 3 A (LH) (20 credits) oCore Language 3 B (LH) (20 credits)oOptional – students studying French can choose to take the two linked modules below as part of their overall 120 credits:oDissertation Française (10 credits)oInterpreting (10 credits)

Italian: Both A level and ex-beginners. The following must be taken:oFinal Year Language A (10 credits) oFinal Year Language B (10 credits)oOptional – students studying French can choose to take the

two linked modules below as part of their overall 120 credits:oEssay in Italian and Summary from English into Italian A(10 credits)oEssay in Italian and Summary from English into Italian B(10 credits)

Spanish: The following must be taken:oSpanish Language for Commerce IV A (10 credits) oSpanish Language for Commerce IV B (10 credits) oOptional – students can also choose a further 20 credits from the Department of Hispanic studies as part of their overall 120 credits:oSpanish for Commerce Language Project IV (20 credits)

German: Both A level and ex-beginners. The following must be taken:oGerman: Core Language 4 A and B (20 credits)

Japanese: Choose a minimum of 20 credits, and up to 40 credits from:oLH Japanese Language Advanced I (20 credits)oLH IWLP Tandem Learning Japanese and English (20 credits)oJapanese Language Advanced II (20 credits)

Chinese: The following must be taken:oLH Mandarin Chinese Language Advanced I (20 credits)oLH Mandarin Chinese Language Advanced II (20 credits)oOptional – students can also choose a further 20 credits from the Department of Chinese studies as part of their overall 120 credits LEARN MORE

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Optional modules

Students must choose further optional modules from a minimum of three themes. Equal numbers of credits must be taken in each semester.

Accounting and Finance ThemeoAccounting, Decision-making & Governance (20 credits)oEntrepreneurial Finance (20 credits)





Strategy and International Business ThemeoInternational HRM (20 credits)oInternational Employment Relations (20 credits)oBusiness Strategies in Developing Countries (20 credits)


Your Year in Industry

Placements are available throughout the UK in companies such as:Accenture AldiBoots Deutsche Bank DisneyEnterprise Rent-a-Car GlaxoSmithKlineHSBC IBMKPMG L’OréalMarks & Spencer MicrosoftMorgan Stanley NestléPSA Peugeot Citroen PwCSAP SonyUBS UnileverVauxhall Warner Bros

Your placement year will be spent working in an organisation within a business area such as marketing, finance, human resources or general management. You will earn a salary of typically around £15,000, although many of our students earn more than this.

An exciting opportunity to learn from and impress potential employers

At the end of your placement year you will have a better understanding of what employers are looking for, as well as an increased awareness of the world of work. You will have gained invaluable practical experience and you may even be offered a job by your employer to be taken up after you graduate.

‘As a student that had never even studied business, having such a diverse curriculum of 12 different modules each term has meant that I have experienced a range of business activities and processes which have now given my future a clear vision and pathway. I believe that by not limiting yourself to one discipline of business will make you a well-rounded individual, which will also help massively when you come to find a graduate job.’

JAMES ELLIS, BSc Business Management (Year in Industry)


For details of all the Business Management modules studied on this programme, please turn to page 7. For details of Business Management with Communications modules, turn to page 9.


Your year abroad

The number of places at each institution varies from year to year, so you will need to be flexible about where you go. But remember there are many advantages of choosing to go to a country outside your comfort zone.

A number of organisations are also involved in our overseas exchanges, including:oEU’s Socrates-Erasmus scheme:

erasmusplus.org.ukoUniversitas 21 programme, of which we

are a member: www.universitas21.com

You will have the opportunity to study at one of our highly regarded partner institutions in the following countries:

Argentina Sweden Australia USAAustria BrazilCanada ChinaDenmark FranceGermany Hong KongIreland ItalyJapan New Zealand Korea SingaporeMexico Portugal

Many of our students choose to study in countries where English is the spoken language, but some of our European partners also offer programmes in English. This gives you the chance to continue to study a language you have already taken at GCSE or AS level, or even to start a new language.

An incredible opportunity to increase your understanding of global business


If you apply for the BSc in International Business you will automatically be considered for the BSc in Business Management and Year in Industry, so there’s no need to list all of them on your UCAS form. Similarly, if you apply for the BSc in International Business with Communications, you’ll automatically be considered for the BSc in Business Management with Communications.

‘I was fortunate enough to spend a year in Hong Kong, one of the most relevant business and finance centres in the world. A year studying at a top Asian university and the chance to gain work experience in a local start-up has taught me a great deal about how much culture can impact business practice, introduced me to many impressive and influential characters, and has opened my eyes to the ever-increasing market opportunities beyond those in Europe.’

ANTJE SCHWARZ, BSc International Business (Year in Industry)


Programmes with a Business minor

The business element of your course will give you a firm grounding in business strategy, marketing, business development, organisation and management systems, finance, accounting and essential aspects of entrepreneurship and enterprise. Your studies will culminate in a major business project.

Why study at Birmingham Business School? The Business School delivers a number of programmes in partnership with other University departments. If you choose this option, you will be based with the School which runs your Major and one-third of your degree will be in Business Management.

Whatever your degree, from science to law and modern languages, adding a business strand to your studies can really open up your career potential. Business is multidisciplinary by nature and employers place a high value on graduates who can adapt their specialist learning to the world of business.

Open up the business potential of your degree


Law with Business StudiesThere are many close connections between the law and modern business. Lawyers acting for commercial clients benefit from an understanding of organisations, how they are managed and the way they structure their activities. People in business benefit from a sound knowledge of the law, particularly those areas that affect industry and commerce.

This popular four-year programme provides a thorough grounding in the law and the discipline and constraints it imposes on business practice. The business element gives you a firm grounding in industrial economics, marketing, development, organisation and management systems, finance and accounting. You can choose from a selection of specialist modules including human resource management, change and quality management, brand management and entrepreneurship and enterprise.

For more information please visit: www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/law/law-business.aspx

Modern Languages with Business ManagementAdvanced study of one or two languages, alongside a grounding in international business, proves a very attractive proposition to employers. This flexible programme gives you the chance to study French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese or Mandarin Chinese alongside Business Management modules.

If you take a language as a beginner, your first year focuses entirely on practical language work. If you have an A level in the language, you’ll combine one language module with an optional module in politics, literature, culture or history. You can specialise in one language in your second and fourth years, or continue with two. Your third year is spent abroad, usually studying at a university, although it is possible to arrange an overseas work placement.

For more information please visit: www.birmingham.ac.uk/R9N1

Modules covered for Business Minor

Year 1Introduction to Financial Analysis

Business Organisations and Management

Introduction to Economics

Introduction to Marketing

Year 2International Economy

Financial Decision-Making

Human Resource Management

Global Marketing

Year 3Strategic Management

Supply Chain Management

Corporate Finance

Innovation Management

Year 4International and Industrial Economics

Small Business and Entrepreneurship (for Physics students)

Programmes with Business Minor

UCAS code ProgrammeG1N2 BSc/MSci Mathematics with Business Management

F1N1 BSc/MSci Chemistry with Business Management

M1N1 LLB Bachelor of Law with Business Studies

R9N1 BA Modern Languages with Business Management


Tomorrow starts todayBusiness Management entry requirements and how to applyAll candidates must apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Take a look at www.ucas.com.

UCAS code Programme Entry requirements for Business Management programmes

N200 BSc Business Management AAB

Required subjects and grades:oGCSE Mathematics at grade B if not offered at AS or A2 leveloGCSE English grade B if not offered at AS or A2 leveloGeneral Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted

Alternative qualifications:oInternational Baccalaureate (32 overall score plus 6,6,5 in three higher level subjects)oBTEC (DDD)

Other qualifications are also accepted. Please contact us directly.

International studentsIf your first language is not English you will need:oInternet-based TOEFL, 88 overall with 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing; oroIELTS 6.5 overall (with at least 6.0 in each band); oroPearson Test of English, 59 in all four skills

N201 BSc Business Management (Year in Industry)

N202 BSc Business Management with Marketing

N203 BSc Business Management with Marketing (Year in Industry)

N190 BSc Business Management with Communications

N191 BSc Business Management with Communications (Year in Industry)

N120 BSc International Business

NP19 BSc International Business with Communications

N1R9 BSc International Business with Language*

* For International Business with Language you would normally need a B at A2 level in your chosen language. If you have not studied this language previously you will need to prove some language competence (usually by having an AS or GCSE in another foreign language). However, applicants who choose the French option must have GCSE grade B in French for beginners level and A Level grade B in French for higher level. Applicants who choose the Spanish option must have a B in A Level Spanish. Spanish cannot be taken at beginners level.

Standard fees apply for all of our programmes and you can find further information at www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees



Our alumni

Birmingham Business School Alumni Relations team is dedicated to providing outstanding support to benefit our students and graduates across the School. The team host bespoke events and offer a variety of volunteer opportunities, encouraging alumni to support our students experiences and career progression and also to offer advice on all that the Business School, University and City of Birmingham have to offer.

Your Birmingham Business School connection doesn’t end with your graduation. From alumni events and guest speakers to career support and mentoring, there are many opportunities to get involved with BBS Alumni.

Opportunities for students include:o Joining an international network of over

24,000 Business School alumni and 180,000 across the whole University

o Invitations to the Distinguished Leaders Lecture Series

oOpportunities to hear from alumni business leaders and successful senior alumni who provide company projects, give advice and offer career opportunities

For graduates we offer:oBespoke guest lectures and webinarsoA bi-monthly e-newslettero Access to regional alumni groups and

events around the worldoAn alumni contact service to reconnect

with old friends or make new contactsoGlobal networking and social eventsoExciting volunteering opportunities

‘Investment banking is a fast-paced, globalised industry, which is heavily reliant on effective communication and strong working relationships between multiple regions and cultures. My experiences studying International Business at the University of Birmingham, in particular my studying abroad year at the National University of Singapore, have stood me in good stead to succeed within the financial sector in London.’

KAVEETA SONIGRA, BSc International Business


Joe Cane, BSc Business Management (Year in Industry), 2015Joe Cane is a Service Delivery Manager at Fujitsu UK. After spending his University placement year working at Fujitsu UK, he returned as a graduate and works in the Offshore Effectiveness Division at the global IT service provider.

One of his most memorable experiences on the job was when he arrived in India on a work visit just as the government announced changes to the local currency. Joe had to overcome logistical challenges on the ground to make the trip a success and also got the opportunity to experience Delhi, Mumbai and the Taj Mahal.

Daniel Bridgewater, BSc Business Management with Communications, 2014Daniel Bridgewater is the founder and CEO of Buckt, the UK’s only ticket and activities subscription box. He set up his first business before he began studying at the University and has continued his entrepreneurial interests following graduation.

Daniel is from Birmingham and aspired to study at the University of Birmingham when he was growing up. His experience at university enabled him to develop his interest in business and make the most of opportunities on and off campus.

Please visit our alumni profiles page to hear more from our graduateswww.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/alumni/alumni-profiles/index.aspx

Business Management – Graduate Profiles


Getting the most from your time with us... and beyondStudy and career support

The timetable for lectures and classes covers around 22 hours a week, allowingtime for you to do your own reading and learning.

How you will be assessedYour progress is assessed through coursework and exams. Coursework takes a variety of forms, including reports, essays, group presentations, class essays and computer assignments.

Exams are held in May/June. You must achieve satisfactory results to proceed tothe next year. Your final degree is based on marks gained in the second and third years and credits, which you build up throughout the whole programme.

Professional Development ModuleAvailable to students on programmes that do not include a Year in Industry or Study Abroad year. This is an optional 20-credit final-year module which includes a work placement aiming to bridge the gap between your academic studies and future career. It is an excellent opportunity to learn in a professional setting related to your interests and/or degree programme.

The placement must be of at least 40 hours’ duration in total and can be taken during the Summer Vacation or Autumn Term.

Your personal tutorFrom the moment you begin your studies, you will be allocated a personal tutor who is a member of the academic staff. He or she will take an interest in your general well-being and academic progress, meeting you on a regular basis either individually or in a small group throughout the year.

How you will learnThe main way you will learn is by attending lectures, but in some modules these aresupplemented with classes, which allows you to meet with a tutor in small groupsto further your understanding of the material covered in lectures. You will also have theopportunity to work in groups and make presentations – both skills that are highly valued by employers.

We feel proud and privileged that our students have chosen to put their fledgeling careers in the hands of University of Birmingham Business School. So we want to make sure you achieve your full potential throughout your studies and gain the best career opportunities to fulfil your ambitions.


Taking your career further...

The nature of our degrees is such that you will be prepared for and capable of adapting to a diverse range of jobs such as, advertising, banking, law, accounting, marketing, management consulting, telecommunications, human resource management and distribution.

Many employers visit the Business School to run seminars for our students. In fact, companies such as Procter & Gamble, BP, Deloitte and L’Oreal see these sessions as an opportunity to look for suitable candidates for their summer internship programmes and graduate training schemes.

The University’s Careers Network provides a wide range of services and support tohelp students achieve their career goals. This includes workshops and one-to-oneadvice on applications, interviews and business skills. You can also attend events giving you the opportunity to meet leading graduate employers.

For more information on the Careers Network please visit: www.as.bham.ac.uk/careers

We pride ourselves on our graduates high levels of employability and will help you to plan, manage and achieve your career goals, giving you the competitive edge when it’s time to start job hunting.

Our business degrees are highly regarded by employers and our graduates are very successful in the job market. There is no single type of business that our students go in to.

Exclusive to the University of Birmingham... CapgeminiA global consultancy firm and top-flight recruiter based in 40 countries around the world, Capgemini works exclusively with Birmingham Business School every year to create and deliver a second-to-none consultancy training experience that you won’t find at any other UK university.

All our undergraduates have the opportunity to apply to take part in the unique Capgemini Community Challenge in your first or second years. This takes place over one week at Capgemini’s world-renowned client-solutionsfacilities, with students carrying out tangible solutions-based consultancy projects for actual third-sector clients.

Participation will enhance your CV, professional development and work experience. It is also an amazing opportunity to make a real difference to the charitable organisation you are assigned to help.

Take a look at our Challenge webcast at: youtube/-s5neeaVlzg

Just a few recent employers of Business School graduates include:Accenture BarclaysBT Cadburys Channel Four DanoneDeloitte DisneyEnterprise Rent-a-Car Ernst & YoungFM Global HM Revenue and CustomsHSBC KPMGL’Oréal UK Lloyds TSBMindshare OgilvyPwC Royal Bank of ScotlandThe Carphone Warehouse Unilever


Investing in your future

Fees and living costs

Standard fees apply for all of our programmes and you can find further information at www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees

Undertaking any programme of study is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. We want you to be completely aware of your financial commitment before you choose to study at Birmingham Business School.

courses and sponsor prizes on many of our undergraduate programmes each year, offering awards, such as ‘the most improved student between years one and two’ and prizes for the entrepreneurship module.

Many Birmingham graduates are recruited by these and other top companies each year. Our sponsors for undergraduate programmes include:oAccentureoAldioBrit InsuranceoDeloitte

Living CostsFor up-to-date information, please visit the website at: www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/ support/moneyadvice/living.aspx

Birmingham Business School enjoys close links with the business community locally,nationally and internationally. Top-ranking corporate organisations have input into our

oEnterprise Rent-a-caroErnst & YoungoKPMGoPwCoHSBC

Year abroad scholarshipsStudents who spend a study year abroad outside the EU are responsible for paying year abroad tuition fees. There are some scholarships available but these are highly competitive and may vary from year to year.EU/UK students who spend their year abroad within the EU may receive a small grant.

Details of our scholarships are available at:www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/courses/ug/ug-scholarships.aspx


Planning your life in Birmingham

You can find out more about this here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/advice/guide/accommodation/guarantee.aspx

At Birmingham, we offer a fantastic range of accommodation, all of which provides a safe, secure and sociable start to your university experience.

Coming to Birmingham to study might be your first time living away from home, but our student accommodation will allow you to enjoy your new-found independence in safe, welcoming and sociable surroundings.

In each village, there is accommodation offering a self-catered option. At the Vale, students are also able to take advantage of the Meal Plan. If you opt for Meal Plan accommodation, you will have a weekly allowance for meals during term-time at any of the University’s catering outlets.

Please view each village’s section for further details about the accommodation types, contract lengths and accommodation fees. We support students with disabilities and accessibility information for each hall is available on the Disabled Go University of Birmingham accommodation pages on our website.

Take a look at how the University of Birmingham estimates the cost of living for a single student by visiting: www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/support/moneyadvice/living.aspx

Budgeting for and securing your accommodationWhen you’re getting accustomed to an unfamiliar environment and meeting new people, it’s reassuring not to have to worry about where you’re going to live. That’s why we guarantee a place in University accommodation to all EU/international students who are new to Birmingham, providing you meet the criteria detailed in our International Guarantee Scheme.

As a student living in Birmingham, you will enjoy lower costs than many other cities in the UK. But of course the actual amount you’ll spend depends on your lifestyle, so we can only give you an approximate idea of how much you will need.


Birmingham... a great place to live and learn

As England’s second city, Birmingham is a thriving, vibrant place to live. Multicultural, commercial and contemporary, it also boasts a rich history and heritage.

When you study here, you will find it’s not just the perfect base for your work – it is also the perfect place to begin your career and set down the foundations for a successful future.

Easily accessible from and to the rest of the UK, Birmingham is just one-and-a-half hours from London by train, and Birmingham Airport is around half an hour away from the city centre.

Birmingham highlightsAll tastes are catered for in Birmingham. From a weekly street food event in Digbeth to the Chinese Quarter or our world-famous Balti Triangle, there are multiple food options across the city centre and region to cater to all tastes and budgets.

In your leisure time, you will find a huge range of activities to keep you entertained and occupied. Shopping areas include the famous Bullring, independent shops at the Custard Factory, the ever-growing Jewellery Quarter, and The Mailbox with its designer stores and upmarket restaurants. Birmingham also hosts a range of markets, including the famous Frankfurt Christmas Market.

If you are looking for some culture, then you’ll find plenty of art galleries – including the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery –theatres, cinemas and music arenas, such as the National Exhibition Centre and the Arena Birmingham.

Our campusThe University campus offers a peaceful and tranquil haven, yet is right on the doorstep of the bustling city. So whether you are looking for some quiet downtime to study or fancy a big night out, you’re never far from where you want to be.

Striking architecture and 250 acres of parkland make for the stunning setting of our campus, which also boasts a whole range of amenities. You will find bars, shops, travel agents, opticians and major banks, as well as an art gallery, museum and concert hall all on site. Plus there is the added benefit of a full-time security team.

We are in the process of developing our Green Heart, which will be a vast landscaped park at the heart of our historic campus, with spaces for a range of activities including ceremonial occasions, public performances, local markets and an outdoor cinema. Due for completion in 2019, it will feature and showcase some of the University’s extensive range of cultural collections and be a place for meeting and relaxing all year round.

Our cityOur beautiful Edgbaston campus is located just outside the heart of the UK’s youngest city. Birmingham is known for its diverse and vibrant culture, international events, shopping and award-winning restaurants.

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This leaflet was written several months in advance of the start of the academic year. It is intended to provide prospective students with a general picture of the programmes and courses offered by the School. Please note that not all programmes or all courses are offered every year. Also, because our research is constantly exploring new areas and directions of study some courses may be discontinued and new ones offered in their place.

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