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Business Administration (Including Placement Year) BBA (Hons)

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Business Administration (with Honours) - BBA (Hons)

  • Location

    Southend Campus

  • Study mode

    Sandwich / Placement

  • Start date

    OCT-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

How do you start out in business and oversee a project successfully? What skills do you need to be an effective manager or leader?BBA Business Administration is a broad business and management degree, where you gain comprehensive knowledge of the main functional areas of an organisation. You study a wide range of subjects and develop your practical managerial skills to prepare you for a successful career in any aspect of business.You are encouraged to undertake a paid placement year to further develop your business connections and practical skills whilst working for real-world organisation.Study areas include:- business strategy- business creation and growth- organisational behaviour and management- supply chain management- marketing and marketing communications- accounting and finance- management and entrepreneurial theoryGroup work tasks develop your team working skills and our business simulation project puts you in charge of your own virtual venture. In competition with other students, you develop your skills in problem solving, analysis and creativity as you make decisions to optimise your business’ performance.In your final year, you'll put your knowledge into practice by producing a business plan, industry report or dissertation in an area of your choice. As well as developing the research and analytical skills needed for the workplace, you can benefit from the opportunity to make valuable business connections by gathering case studies and interviews.This course also gives you the option to follow a specialised pathway in Applied Quantitative Methods (AQM).With employers looking for graduates with data analysis skills, The University of Essex is one of just three UK universities to have received Q-Step Affiliate status. By completing necessary AQM modules, your quantitative skills are evidenced on your transcript to give you the competitive edge in the jobs market. We can also provide work placement bursaries to develop your skills in evaluating numerical evidence, analysing data and designing research.This course is taught at Essex Business School. We’re an international school which places a strong emphasis on responsible management, ethics and sustainable business practice. We encourage our students to think strategically, act responsibly and have the confidence to innovate to make positive change in turbulent economic environments.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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£ 20,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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A level : BBB

Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBCor 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels

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University information

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    32nd

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, England

The careers team offer dedicated international careers advice and support throughout studies and after graduation.
Central London is easily accessible from all of the university's campuses.
Gain access to the curriculum from nine European universities through the YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe) virtual campus.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    59th out of 121 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 214
    123 56%

    66th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    66th

    24
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.81 76%

    87th

    3

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