Why study Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management and Entrepreneurship?
The University of Cumbria (UoC) focused on providing degrees with rigorous academic standards that equip students with chosen career in fast changing global economy, and with a wide portfolio. The programmes are led and taught by academics who have strong experience across teaching, research and real career experience outside university. This programme is accredited by CIM UK.
Course Summary
This programme has been specifically designed to embed core business subject areas and with a focus on Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Networking, Developing an Entrepreneurial Venture, and Concept of Entrepreneurship. This programme is outward looking and has a strong focus on developing your employability skills. The specialisation in Entrepreneurship offers a thorough and practical understanding of concepts, issues, techniques, approach, acquiring and managing a business venture.
Also, it integrates theory and practice of business management and entrepreneurship by providing inputs to the student learning from guest speakers, lectures, practicing managers and through supporting assessment. Students will have opportunities to give and receive peer review on formative assessment and will be guided throughout in developing their skills in this vocational aspect of their personal development.
Awarding Certificate
Certificate will be awarded by University of Cumbria to participants upon successful completion of the course. The final award received is BA (Hons) Business Management and Entrepreneurship.
Professional Accreditation – The Chartered Institute of Marketing
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the leading professional body for marketers worldwide and
exists to develop the marketing profession, maintain professional standards and improve the skills of
marketing practitioners. University of Cumbria has joined forces with CIM to give students the opportunity to
gain professional qualifications through the CIM Graduate Gateway. CIM qualifications are highly sought
after by employers, and their content is reflected in our own degrees which ensures we are equipping
students with the best opportunities for a successful marketing career.
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Awarding Body is pleased to confirm that BA (Hons) International Business Management and BA (Hons) Business Management with Entrepreneurship (in Partnership with FAME College, Malaysia) and have been successfully mapped and awarded Graduate Gateway status.
Programme Units
| UCBP 4001 | Managing People and Organisations |
| UCBP 4002 | The Business Environment |
| UCBP 4003 | Introduction to Business Finance |
| UCBP 4004 | Fundamentals of Business |
| UCBP 4005 | Principles of Marketing |
| UCBP 4006 | Management Accounting |
| AFBS 5021 | Venture Capital Planning |
| AFBS 5002 | Responsibility, Ethics and Sustainability in Practice |
| AFBS 5004 | Services Marketing |
| AFBS 5018 | Entrepreneurship Management |
| AFBS 5006 | International Economics |
| AFBS 5008 | Global Systems Business and Culture |
| AFBS 6002 | Strategic Analysis |
| AFBS 6003 | International Marketing |
| AFBS 6012 | Applied Business Research and Analysis |
| AFBS 6006 | Global Business |
| AFBS 6011 | Independent Project |
| AFBS 6005 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
| AFBS 6018 | International Entrepreneurship |
Entry Requirement for Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management and Entrepreneurship
- Pass UEC with 5 credits (Grade B) or
- A pass in STPM with a minimum Grade C+ (GPA 2.00) in any 2 subjects,
- Pass Diploma (level 4) in related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00 or
- Pass Advanced Diploma (level 5) in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 out of 4.00 or
- Pass Foundation/Matriculation with a minimum CGPA 2.00 out of 4.00
- Minimum band 6 in IELTS
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