Business, BA (Hons)

Developed with companies and reflecting the changing corporate world, this highly relevant course covers a broad range of management functions, processes and techniques. This makes it an excellent gateway to a variety of careers. It is the ideal choice if you want to keep your options open and shape your career aspirations during your studies. Why choose this course?

96% of our graduates who studied the BA (Hons) Business sandwich course are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving (Latest DLHE Survey Undergraduate results 2011/12)

It follows a broad curriculum, covering key business disciplines at all three levels. This course will equip you with an understanding of business theory and practice and will enable you to rise to the challenge of being a manager of the future.

The course is ideal for those not wanting to specialise in any one area. However, should you wish to specialise, you will have the opportunity to transfer to one of our Business Management joint honours degrees at the end of Year one.

Unique opportunities

It is a three or four-year course depending on whether you want to gain some industry experience by taking a year's placement. Those not taking the placement year can choose from a range of exciting new options including a short internship, studying abroad and running an enterprise or community project.

What our students say

"I applied to NTU because of its great reputation and employability rate. Although it wasn't my first choice on UCAS, I have had no regrets in coming to study here!"

Grace Chung, BA (Hons) Business

77% of our students said they were satisfied with the BA (Hons) Business full time course (National Student Survey, 2013).

Creating successful graduates

Graduates from BA (Hons) Business have gone on to work in both the public and private sector, undertaking positions such as Campaign Planner, Corporate Sales Executive, Marketing Assistant, Junior Buyer and HR Coordinator.

To find out more information on BA (Hons) Business you can request a course brochure. We also recommend you attend an open day to find out more about our courses and experience NTU for yourself. Can't make the open day? Take a virtual tour instead.

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UCAS code

N101 BA/Bu full-time, N100 BA/Bus placement

90% of students on the BA Business Full Time course agreed that staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2013).

When does the course start?

Term time for this course will follow the standard academic calendar throughout the three years, except for those taking a placement year, who during their third year will work for a minimum of 48 weeks of the year.

What will I study?

Year One

Core modules include:

• Economics of Business and Management
• Foundations of Managing and Organising
• Entrepreneurship and Professional Development
• Accounting and Finance for Managers
• Marketing and Operations Management
• Quantitative Methods for Business

Year Two

First half of year

Core modules include:

• The Financial Environment
• Managing and Organising for Human Resources
• Survey Research and Analysis for Business

Second half of year

Full-time students (three years) choose one from:

• study abroad
• enterprise project
• community project
• internship
• taught modules (see below)

Sandwich students (four years) and full-time students that choose taught modules will study:

• Management Accounting for Decision Making
• Marketing Management

Plus one optional module from:

• Digital Entrepreneurship
• Managing Global Supply Chains

Year Three

This is the placement year for those on four-year course.

Final year

Core modules include:

• Research Project
• Creativity Innovation and Design
• Comparative and International Management
• Improving Customer Supplier Relationships
• Leadership and Employability

Plus one optional module from:

• Managing Information and Knowledge Strategically
• Global Supply Chain Strategy
• Corporate Governance and Fraud Risk Management

Making your education current and relevant

The entire Business School has recently undergone a curriculum review to ensure that all modules are relevant and up to date. This means that every module you study has been incorporated in your course to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to boost your employability.

How will I learn?

We use a mixture of teaching methods including traditional lectures and seminars, IT workshops, guest lectures, problem-based learning and group discussions.

In addition to this you will also be involved in a variety of practical work such as individual and group presentations, student-led seminars, role play, industry-sponsored competitions and project work.

Although these elements will not be assessed, they are included to help you develop a range of practical skills such as time management, effective presentation, communication, customer focus, analytical, entrepreneurial and team working.

Contact time

On average you will receive 12 - 15 hours of teaching per week from a combination of lectures and seminars. You'll then be expected to increase your understanding of the subject area through independent study for each module.

Throughout the three years of your course the scheduled contact hours you receive will gradually decrease as you develop the skills required to undertake independent study and the research project in your final year. This will still remain at approximately 12 hours a week though and during this time you will still have regular contact with your tutors.

In additional to this, you will have further time-tabled contact time for your induction at the beginning of the year and sessions on employability and opportunities that you can get involved with while at university.

Personal tutor sessions

You will also have a number of one on one tutor sessions during each year, which will allow you to:

• Discuss and gain feedback about your work.
• Ask questions about the projects you're working on.
• Raise any difficulties you are experiencing relating to your work, personal circumstances or your university experience.

During your first year, these sessions will be scheduled approximately once a fortnight. During your second and final year, this will be approximately once a month.

Where will I study?

All students will attend lectures and seminars at NTU's City site, in the impressive Newton building, home to Nottingham Business School.

Who will I study with?

By choosing to study on BA (Hons) Business, you will be amongst approximately 200 students. The seminars though will be made up of around 18 students making the teaching sessions more personal.

Virtual learning environment

You'll also use our virtual learning environment, NOW which is a flexible web-based system that allows you to have 24-hour access to module learning materials and reading lists. It allows you to discuss work with tutors and other students and submit coursework electronically from anywhere in the world.

How will I be assessed?

Each module undertaken on the course is assessed in a variety of ways including written examinations, reports, essays, individual and group coursework, presentations, and research projects. The second year mark counts for 25% of the degree award and the final year counts for the remaining 75%.

In response to student feedback the university have introduced a policy that ensures marked work is returned to you electronically within three weeks of submission.

Welcoming students from across the world

Nottingham Trent University offers a diverse student community, with a high number of international students choosing to study here from across the world. We provide specialist staff, services and facilities to help you through all stages of being a student. Find out more about our International support services.

The course is specifically designed to give you a wide understanding of today's domestic and international business environments, meaning that the theories taught apply to business around the world.

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Please note that course specifications may be subject to change

91% of students on the BA Business Sandwich course agreed that the library resources and services are good enough for their needs (National Student Survey 2013).

We are continually investing in our facilities, and transforming our learning and teaching environment to create an inspiring and innovative atmosphere.

The School is based in the impressive Newton Building on NTU's City site. In 2009 the building was involved in a £90 million regeneration project on the site. Whilst maintaining its historic beauty, the Grade II* listed building was transformed into an ultra-modern complex.

Fantastic facilities

• You can take advantage of the NBS Link Lounge, a new space dedicated to Business School students, located on floor seven of the Newton building.
• Explore your career prospects with the help of the University's Career and Placements Centre (new for September 2012).
• You will benefit from spacious teaching rooms and lecture theatres.
• We provide students with a variety of social spaces.
• Your studies will benefit from the £13 million pound Boots Library.
• Students take advantage of our 24-hour IT facilities.
• Our Student Services Centre will also be on-hand should you need support.

The location of the City site also means that you have easy access to:

• sports facilities
• shops
• student accommodation
• music venues
• cafés.

Our Trading Room, a unique facility with 12 double screen workstations allows access to worldwide financial markets data and sophisticated analysis tools. As an integral part of your learning experience you can use industry technology, create stock portfolios, monitor their performance and use near-live reporting to make quick-fire, informed decisions.