Course Summary

This course is designed specifically for those wanting to learn how to lead or manage people within an organisation, be it through line management, running a company or in the specialist field of Human Resources. During the first year of Applied Business Management, you will learn about the wider business organisation, business processes and develop personal skills essential for effective management. In the following years, you will focus on your area of choice, People and Organisation. During this time, you will learn about several types of organisation and their business lifecycles, across the private sector, public sector and charities. You will study management and leadership styles and discover how they can impact each other and develop a good understanding of both change and project management. This exciting program will be a great stepping stone for those wanting to go onto a master’s level programme.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 (L4) • Business Law and Regulation • Introduction to Finance Compliance, Audit & Risk • Professional, Academic & Research Practice • Organisation Design & Development, Business Systems & Process • Organisational Strategy and The Business Life Cycle • Introduction to Project Management Year 2 (L5) People & Organisation • Organisation Structures, Roles, Behaviour & Culture • Leadership & Management • The Professional People Manager • Change & Project Management, Reviews and Control • Operational Planning, Business & Financial Analytics and Reporting • Understanding Audit Methodology, Process and Responsibilities, Identifying & Reporting Risk Year 3 (L6) People & Organisation • Organisational Strategy, Driving Performance & Culture • Driving Inclusivity & Diversity, Values & Character Strengths, Employee Engagement & Well Being • Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Reward and Retention • Managing People Risks in Organisations through Succession & Contingency Planning & High Potential Recognition and Management • Dissertation

Course Details – Assessment Method

Mix of Work Based Projects, Case Studies, Assignments and Time Bound Assessments

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: B007

Institution code: W46

Campus Name: The STEM Innovation Centre (West Suffolk College)

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

IELTS 6.0 overall (5.5 in all components) where English is not the first language

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

England 8500.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8500.0 Year 1
Scotland 8500.0 Year 1
Wales 8500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Out Risbygate
Bury St Edmunds
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Suffolk
IP33 3RL

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