Business Management BA (Hons)

Business

Business Management BA (Hons)

Learning Mode

Full-time, On Campus

Duration

3 Years (Standard) or 4 Years (with Sandwich Placement Year)

Start date

September

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Fees

£14,000 per year*

Location

York St John University, Lord Mayor’s Walk Campus, York, UK

About the Course

The BA (Hons) Business Management at York St John University equips you with the leadership, critical thinking and entrepreneurial skills required to thrive in today’s global business environment. Rooted in real-world application, the course blends academic theory with contemporary practice, giving you a strong foundation across marketing, finance, operations, and strategic leadership.

You’ll benefit from small class sizes, expert teaching staff, and the opportunity to apply your learning through practical projects, industry engagement, and an optional work placement year.

Why choose Business Management at York St John?

Industry Connected

Learn from business leaders through guest lectures, enterprise workshops, and real client projects designed to meet employer needs.

Global Opportunities

Gain an international outlook with global business modules, case studies, and study abroad options.

Professional Accreditation

Accredited by CMI, offering the chance to graduate with both a degree and a Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership.

Course Overview

Business is ever-changing, and this degree will teach you how to adapt, lead, and make an impact. You’ll study a broad range of business functions while exploring ethical leadership, decision-making, and organisational behaviour.

With an emphasis on sustainability, inclusivity, and global awareness, the course fosters socially responsible business leaders. A final-year consultancy project or dissertation allows you to focus on a real business issue or develop a business concept of your own.

Course Duration

3 Years full-time standard route
4 Years with optional placement year in industry
Start Date: September 2025

Placements are supported by the Careers and Placements team and offer valuable hands-on experience.

Course Curriculum

Year 1

Business Ethics and Sustainability
Marketing and Digital Contexts
Managing People and Organisations
Finance for Managers
Global Business Environment
Academic and Professional Skills

Year 2

Strategic Management
Operations and Project Management
Leadership and Development
Innovation and Enterprise
Data Analytics and Decision Making
Optional Placement Preparation

Optional Year

Professional Placement or Year Abroad

Year 3

Business Consultancy Project or Dissertation
Contemporary Issues in Business
Global Strategy
Managing Change and Transformation
Social Enterprise and Impact

Assessments include presentations, group projects, reports, reflective essays and live case studies. No traditional exams.

Admission Requirements

UK A Levels: 104–120 UCAS Tariff Points
Sri Lankan A/L: 3 passes (Business or Economics-related subjects preferred)
IB Diploma: 28–30 points

English Language Requirements:

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent
English-medium education may be accepted

Fees and Funding

International Tuition Fee:
£14,000 per year

Available Support Includes:

York St John Global Scholarships
Progression Scholarships for continued study
Placement year at reduced tuition

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme are well prepared for careers in:

Business Analysis
Marketing Management
Human Resources
Operations and Supply Chain
Entrepreneurship and Start-ups
Project Management

The course also offers a solid foundation for postgraduate study such as an MBA or MSc in International Business, HRM, or Finance.

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