BSc (Hons) Business Management with Year 0

This course will introduce students to all the fundamental principles of academic practice.

You develop the range of skills needed in the foundation of business and management with a particular focus on academic writing, innovative thinking, communication skills and research practice.

Modules may include*:

• Academic Development- Critical Thinking and Research 
• Academic Development- Writing and Communication 
• Introduction to Business Management 
• Develping Professional Skills
• Marketing Fundamentals
• Business Management Foundation Project.

*Subject to change.

The modules of this course are designed to enable students to build their business skills and acumen incrementally.

Students will engage in research, develop creative and innovative skills, business and management knowledge and gain the ability to evaluate data, understand financial statements, process information and produce solutions to creative briefs. 

Modules may include*:

• Marketing and Digital Context 
• Business Finance 
• Professional Life Practice- Developing your Practice  
• Fundamentals of Business Management Practice
• Operation and Project Management 
• Professional Life Practice- Exploring your Practice.

*Subject to change.

By Year 2 you will be able to demonstrate an ability to identify, critically evaluate and apply theories of global business practice using your creativity in a practical context. 

The course will be supported by a wide range of industry links and field trips, helping students to develop a deep understanding of business operations. You will also have the opportunity to complete a work-based learning opportunity or professional project. 

Modules may include*:

• People Management
• Digital Psychology 
• Enterprise Innovation and Responsible Business Practice 
• Professional Life Practice - Applying your Practice 
• Work-Based Learning.

*Subject to change.

In your final year you will build on your previous years of learning and utilise your business management acumen to identify solutions to both real world and defined business events and problems.

The sum of your learning experience and rich understanding of business will enable you to produce a final business and management implementation project.

Modules may include*:

• Professional Life Practice - Situating your Practice 
• Applied Research Methods
• Business Objective: Market Research & Portfolio
• Final Implementation Degree Project.

*Subject to change.

At Ravensbourne we accept a wide range of qualifications for entry onto our courses, whilst also considering the context in which they were achieved. For this course, we would usually require a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English in addition to any of the below;

• Two A Levels at grade CC or above
• BTEC Extended Diploma at grade MPP
• UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma
• T Level (pass or above)
• Access to Higher Education Diploma
• International Baccalaureate at grade 24 or above
• Other/Mixed qualifications equivalent to 64 UCAS Tariff points

UK students

Simply select your chosen start date using the 'Apply now' dropdown at the top of this page, and you will be directed to the appropriate course page on the UCAS website. The UCAS code for this course is located in the course overview bar at the top of this page. 

The UCAS website will guide you through the simple application process. You can also apply through your school or college using the UCAS system.

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The entry requirements for this course can be found in the relevant section above.

International students

International students can apply directly via our Online Applicant Portal. Please see bespoke advice for international students in the dedicated section below.

At Ravensbourne University London, industry connection is ingrained into everything we do. We will equip you for success in the creative and digital industries, ensuring you are truly industry ready upon graduation. Our tutors are respected academics and practitioners with substantial experience and industry links.

You will be part of a diverse community of creatives, working collaboratively to explore new professional practices. Ravensbourne has strong industry links with a range of high-profile companies, including: Apple, Barclays, the BBC, European Space Agency, Marks & Spencer, Museum of London, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Samsung and many more.

The course is uniquely tailored for students wishing to pursue a career in:

• Business Start-up
• Marketing/Digital
• Branding
• E-commerce
• Buying
• Business Analysis
• HR
• Finance.

Find out more about our tuition fees and whether you qualify for financial support during your studies. 

Key links:

• Undergraduate fees and funding
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• Scholarships, bursaries and other discounts

For information on study routes, visa requirements, studying in England, language and entry requirements, application requirements and access to international agents, please visit our international section.

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• Visas and immigration
• Student Route visa CAS deposit & fee refund
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If you have any questions, we'd love to hear from you. 

Get in touch with a member of our admissions team:

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