The BSc (Hons) Business with Social Purpose is delivered by Bayes Business School (formerly Cass). Part of City, University of London, Bayes is one of Europe’s leading business schools and is ranked amongst the top 25 business schools in Europe*.
The BSc Business Management with Social Purpose pathway provides students with the knowledge to lead and manage social change and the skills to address fundamental issues in society.
As the only business school in London to be assigned Champion status of the United Nation’s Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative, we are best placed to train the next generation of business leaders capable of managing the complex demands faced by business and society in the 21st century.
This degree is unique because of our expertise in business management and charities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), corporate social responsibility, volunteering and social enterprise. Not only will you learn the theory but you’ll put what you learn into practice through practical projects and consultancies. Therefore this degree should appeal to you if you want to be the voice of global socio-economic issues and lead and manage projects, movements and organisations to create and lead on change. Graduates will be suited to roles in social enterprises, ‘for purpose’ hybrid organisations, charities, non-profit organisations, international NGOs, in the Corporate Social Responsibility departments of for-profit organisations, or setting up your own social enterprise.
You will follow a core set of modules in your first year to introduce you to the fundamental concepts of business management and social purpose – such as economics, quantitative skills, marketing and critical analysis. In your second year you will begin to apply the theory you’ve learnt to issues in leading and managing social purpose organisations. These fundamental issues include the structure, mission, funding and governance of non-profit organisations; the motivation and management of volunteers; leading NGOs in a changing global climate; the growth of hybrid models and ‘for purpose’ companies; campaigning and social marketing.
You will also continue to study core business management modules, including an introduction to entrepreneurship. You’ll also continue to take business management modules alongside modules focusing around social purpose and change. In your third year you’ll begin to specialise and refine your management skills including a mentoring and coaching module to improve your skills in communication and responsibility – both of which employers highly value. Part of your final year project will include a practical project with social purpose dimension. This could involve working with major businesses on their engagement with social enterprise or social responsibility, for example.
During your time on the BSc Business Management with Social Purpose pathway, we support your professional and personal growth in a number of ways. As well as hosting a series of business networking events at our state-of-the art building, 3rd year students have the opportunity to mentor 1st year Business Management students and GCSE Mathematics pupils across London, ensuring you develop your communication and leadership skills throughout.
The degree is available as a three-year degree, or four-year degree. The four-year degree offers you the opportunity to take a placement to gain relevant work experience and to make contacts in the world of business; or to study abroad for a year or a term at one of our highly respected partner institutions across the world.
*Financial Times European Business School Ranking 2020
Course Details - Modules
Year one
Core modules:
— Introduction to management
— Business economics
— Critical analysis for business
— Quantitative methods and analytics
— Operations and supply chain management
— Finance and management accounting 1
— Fundamentals of marketing
— Management lab and business skills.
Year two
Core modules:
— Technology and innovation management
— Introduction to entrepreneurship
— Introduction to finance
— Human resources management
— Business strategy analysis. Core modules (second term of year two):
— Managing for social purpose
— Campaigning for social change.
Year three
Core modules:
— Final-year project
— Research methods and data analysis
— Social enterprise
— Mentoring and coaching for leadership."
Course Details – Assessment Method
Most modules on the Business Management degree are assessed by a combination of exams and coursework.
The balance of assessment by coursework (assessed essays and assignments) unseen examinations and a final year project will to some extent depend on the optional modules you choose.
The first year of your programme contributes 10% to your final degree classification, the second year 30% and the final year 60%.
Percentage of the course assessed by coursework
The approximate percentage of the course assessment, based on 2018/19 entry is as follows:
Year 1
55% written, 45% coursework
Year 2
70% written, 30% coursework
Year 3
53% written, 47% coursework.
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:
N132
Institution code:
C60
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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
Excludes General Studies, Critical Thinking and native language subjects. Please note GCSE Maths grade 6/grade B is also required if not taking A Level Maths. Additionally GCSE English Language grade 5/grade C or other English language proficiency qualification required (For more information on English qualifications please refer to http://www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying-to-city/tier-4-english-language-requirements).
Please note this should include a minimum three subjects at Advanced Higher (grades AAA) and a minimum two other subjects at Higher (grades AA). This must include Maths at either level. Additionally English at either level or other English language proficiency qualification required (For more information on English qualifications please refer to http://www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying-to-city/tier-4-english-language-requirements).
Please note GCSE Maths grade 6/grade B is also required. Additionally GCSE English Language grade 5/grade C or other English language proficiency qualification required (For more information on English qualifications please refer to http://www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying-to-city/tier-4-english-language-requirements).
Must include 18 points across three Higher Level subjects, including either grade 4 in Higher Level or grade 5 in Standard Level English, or other English language proficiency qualification required (For more information on English qualifications please refer to http://www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying-to-city/tier-4-english-language-requirements).
Please note GCSE Maths grade 7/grade A is also required. Additionally GCSE English Language grade 5/grade C or other English language proficiency qualification required (For more information on English qualifications please refer to http://www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying-to-city/tier-4-english-language-requirements).
Excludes General Studies, Critical Thinking and native language subjects. Please note GCSE Maths grade 6/grade B is also required if not taking Pre-U Maths. Additionally GCSE English Language grade 5/grade C or other English language proficiency qualification required (For more information on English qualifications please refer to http://www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying-to-city/tier-4-english-language-requirements).
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
74%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
70%
Go onto work and study:
85%
Fees and funding
EU
19500.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
International
19500.0
Year 1
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