Why study BA (Hons) Business & Management (Global Operations) at BU?
- Develop knowledge, understanding and skills in the areas of operations management, operations strategy and supply chain management in a global contextÌý
- Opportunities to study abroad at one of our international partner institutionsÌý
- Study a diverse subject that provides a stepping-stone to work in any industry, anywhere in the worldÌý
- Complete an optional 30-week placement,ÌýgivingÌýyou invaluable opportunities to gain industry experience andÌýbuildÌýa professional networkÌý
- Study at a university with over 35 years’ teaching experience in this area, excellent industry connections and an international reputation
- Within fifteen months of graduating, 94% of students on our Business & Management courses are in employment or further study.
This course is one of manyÌýBusiness & Management pathways you can chooseÌýin your second yearÌý(except forÌýEconomics and Finance pathways).ÌýSeeÌýourÌý²õ³Ü²úÂá±ð³¦³ÙÌý²¹°ù±ð²¹Ìý±è²¹²µ±ðÌýfor furtherÌýdetails about each.Ìý
Course accreditations
The accrediting bodies on our BA (Hons) Business & Management (Global Operations) course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which is reflected in the BU Business School Experience:
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide
Unit accreditations
- Chartered Management InstituteÌý(CMI) accreditation gives you complimentary CMI student membership (and access to resources and services) andÌýwhen you graduate, you’ll receive a CMI L5 Certificate in Management and Leadership qualification in addition to your Bachelor’s degree.
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Key information
Next start date:
January 2025, September 2025, September 2026
Location:
²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ, Talbot Campus
Duration:
3 years full-time or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement. Foundation Year: 4 years full-time or 5 years full-time with a 30-week minimum placement
Accreditations:
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Required subjects:
All subjects considered
Entry requirements:
For January and September 2025 entry:Ìý104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.ÌýFoundation Year:Ìý48-72 UCAS tariff points. For more information check out our full entry requirements.
International entry requirements:
For January and September 2025Ìýentry: If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.0Ìýwith minimum 5.5 in each component or equivalent.ÌýFor more information check out our international entry requirements.