BSc (Hons) Business Studies

UCAS code: N102

Overview

Paul Taylor, Programme Director, with Business Studies students at an Awayday The BSc (Hons) in Business Studies degree scheme (N102) is an exciting three-year programme, which provides coverage of all business and management disciplines. The overall aim of the programme is to provide students with a thorough grounding in theoretical and practical aspects of business and related courses, drawn from departments in Lancaster University Management School, and also allows Business Law and Modern European Languages options to be chosen.

The distinctive features of the Business Studies scheme at Lancaster are its flexibility in terms of course selection and the areas and extent of specialisation. The programme is structured to expose students to a wide variety of courses in the Management School. It allows students to specialise in courses from two or three departments in the School. The scheme provides a wide variety of options corresponding to different career choices - with high expected returns in terms of professional and vocational relevance.

We also offer a BSc (Hons) Business Studies (Study Abroad) degree (N103) where students spend their second year taking courses at an approved university in the USA, Canada, Europe, China. Hong Kong, Australsia. If we cannot offer you a place on this degree, you will automatically be considered for the BSc Hons Business Studies degree. You do not need to list both these degrees on your UCAS form.

If you wish to take a 4-year course with a year's industrial placement you can apply for the BBA in Management (N200/N201)

Requirements

These are guidelines rather than fixed rules that apply to all circumstances. Applicants with non-UK and other qualifications are treated on their individual merits.

Foundation/Access programmes for international students: We consider applicants who have completed the High School Certificate in their home country with above average grades, and those who follow a recognised Access or Foundation programme in the UK. For example, we have accepted holders of FY qualifications from Bellerbys and the Warwick HEFP.

A-Levels: AAB for N102. One (but only one) of these grades may be achieved either from the average of two AS-Level grades or from an AVCE.
Every contributory grade must be in a different subject.

General Studies: Accepted

AVCEs: Up to six units can come from AVCEs.

International Baccalaureate: 34 points overall (with 16 points from the best 3 higher level courses).

Scottish Highers: AAABB

BTEC: DDM

GCSE: Normally B grades in English and Mathematics for N102.

Applicants whose first language is not English must normally achieve a mark of at least 6.5 in IELTS or 580 in TOEFL (237 on the computer-based test).

Programme Structure

First Year

All Management School undergraduates take three full units in year-1. For Business Studies, one of these units is compulsory and comprises two modules.

The first and third term module is in Business And Management: An Introduction to Theory and Practice (MNGT120).

The second term module is Introductory Statistics and Computing for Management (MSCI110* or MSCI111**)

* Normally at least C at GCSE level Mathematics or equivalent ** Normally A-Level Mathematics or Statistics or equivalent

Students then choose:

Either 2 full Management School Part 1 Units (please see module list below)

Or 1 full Management School Part 1 unit and 1 full Part 1 language unit

NB: there are intensive language courses in French, German, Italian and Spanish for students with little or no prior knowledge of the respective language.

International Students: For students who have not previously studied for at least eighteen months in the EU, there is an additional module "Business and British Society". Its purpose is to assist and smooth the transition to studying Business and Management at a UK university and to ensure such students achieve their full academic potential quickly. This course enhances language and study skill development and includes experience of group work and oral presentation in a supportive context. At the same time it introduces students to the British Societal and Business context of their degree.

Second and Third Year Degree Structure

Part II Business Studies Course Structure

It is intended that students continue the core element of the degree by taking the following courses during the 2nd and 3rd years: MNGT220: Fundamentals of Strategic Management, MNGT320: Rethinking Leadership and MNGT321: Management in the 21st Century

In the second year students will also take a quantitative methods course on
Statistical Methods for Business (MNGT212) or
Data Analysis for Management (MNGT213) depending on previous Mathematical background/Part I choices taken.

Students are also required to ensure they have baseline competences in key management areas by taking at least one course in Accounting and Finance, Economics and Marketing during their three year degree.

The remainder of the degree will form the specialist aspect of Business Studies in which students choose to specialise mainly in one, or more equally in two or three LUMs departments.

One specialism must follow on from a subject choice in year 1
The second/third specialism choices can start in the second year or can follow on from a subject choice in year 1.

Optional Courses in second and third years

There are also options to take courses in Business Law and/or European Languages (the latter for students who have taken such languages in their first year).

Further Information

How to apply
Applications for 2011 entry may be made until June 2011, though it is advisable to apply before February 2011. Applications may also be made for deferred entry.

For applicants who apply for the BSc Hons Business Studies (Study Abroad) (N103), if your application for N103 is unsuccessful, you will automatically be considered for N102.

All applications must be made through the Universities' and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Applications are handled online and can be accessed at www.ucas.ac.uk

Most offers are "conditional" i.e. they depend upon performance in GCSE A- Level or other examinations. Successful applicants will be invited to an Open Day, where they will be shown round the University by a student from the Management School, attend presentations by staff and students and have opportunities to ask questions about courses, the university and student life in general.

Want More Help?
For further information, help or advice please contact:

Business Studies Programme Co-ordinator
Undergraduate Office (A5)
Lancaster University Management School
LA1 4YX, UK

Telephone: +44 (0)1524 594741
Fax: +44 (0)1524 594463
E-mail: business.studies@lancaster.ac.uk

Assessment

We pride ourselves on our varied and innovative teaching methods. All courses involve lectures and tutorials, seminars and workshops. You will be assessed by both coursework and examination. All examinations take place in the summer term of the year in which the course is taken.

Coursework takes a variety of forms, including group presentations, dissertations, technical exercises, management reports, essays and computer work. Most coursework is expected to be word-processed; there are computing facilities available with 24-hour access.

Careers

The Management School graduates are highly successful in finding good, rewarding jobs in all areas of management, working for leading firms such as Accenture, AXA, EMI, HSBC, IBM, KPMG, PWC, the NHS, Selfridges and many more. Helping you to think about your employability and careers is intergrated into the business Studies degree programme structure itself.

Find out what our graduates say about the BSc in Business Studies. Use the menu on the left to get further information on the programmes.

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