Manchester Metropolitan University
BA (Hons) Business Administration and Management
Manchester, United Kingdom
BA
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 20,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU and non-EU international students full-time fee
Key Summary
In today’s fast-changing world of business, being flexible and thinking ahead is important. Our BA (Hons) Business Administration and Management will help you build these skills. You’ll start with the basics like strategy, finance, and marketing, and then move on to exciting topics like leadership, innovation, and global business. This course gives you a full view of how the business world works.
You will engage in practical learning experiences, including case studies and group projects, fostering real-world problem-solving abilities. Our strong ties with industry partners provide invaluable networking opportunities and insights into current market trends.
Beyond academics, we emphasise the development of soft skills like employability, communication, teamwork, and ethical decision-making, ensuring you are well-rounded professionals ready to lead in diverse environments.
The course has an international scope to reflect the global nature of modern business. With subjects like intercultural communications or enterprise in global contexts, you’ll learn how to lead teams and manage businesses anywhere in the world. Whether aiming to launch your own venture or ascend the corporate ladder, our programme equips you with the knowledge and confidence to make a significant impact in the business world.
Future Me
The programme combines academic knowledge with hands-on experience and personal development, so you leave not only with a degree but with the confidence, clarity, and career-readiness to make an impact.
Our dedicated careers and employability support works alongside your academic studies, helping you map out your goals early. Whether through mock interviews, CV clinics, or one-to-one career coaching, we support your next step, be it employment, entrepreneurship, or further study, such as a master’s degree.
By integrating theoretical knowledge with practical application, our course ensures you are ready to meet the challenges of today's business environment and adapt to future changes.
You might also like to consider postgraduate study or research in a specialised area such as management and sustainability or project management.
Features and benefits
- Triple Accredited - Our business school holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA, placing us among the best business schools in the world.
- Comprehensive Curriculum - Gain a broad understanding of business functions, from finance to marketing, ensuring versatility in your career options.
- Personalised Academic Support - From the outset, you’ll be matched with a dedicated academic tutor who provides one-to-one mentoring throughout your studies, helping you build academic confidence, stay motivated, and make the most of university life.
- Business from a Global Perspective - Explore international business practices and strategies, preparing you to operate effectively in a globalised economy.
- Enhance your Employability - Through activities including internships, volunteering, or learning a new language. With our award-winning ‘Rise at Manchester Met’ programme, you can gain extra academic credits towards your degree.
- Focus on Sustainable Business Practices - Learn how ethical leadership and sustainability shape modern business strategies, preparing you to lead responsibly in today’s corporate world.
Course information
The BA (Hons) Business Administration and Management provides a well-rounded, career-focused grounding in key business disciplines, designed to instil clarity, confidence, and employability from day one.
Year one introduces modules such as sustainable business, marketing, the customer experience, contemporary issues in global business, and developing professional competencies.
In year two, you’ll then go on to explore areas such as responsible, social, and community entrepreneurship, digital business transformations, critical thinking for management and accounting, and financial markets. Emphasis is placed on project management, ethical decision-making, intercultural communication, and digital proficiency.
Your final year culminates in modules on international strategy leadership, entrepreneurial practice, and marketing, sales, and selling. You’ll also apply your learnings in an international project, working on a brief set by an overseas organisation. This module embeds reflective practice to ensure you continuously capture what you have learned from the experience.
The course is delivered by research-active academics based in our triple-accredited business school. During your time on the course, you will have many opportunities to connect with the industry, including frequent guest lectures, consultancy challenges, and optional international placements. Studying in Manchester means you’ll benefit from strong links with local and national employers, such as Manchester City, BBC, Deloitte, IBM, and NatWest, through placements, networking events, and live briefs.
You will gain versatile skills for roles such as business analyst, project manager, consultant, operations lead, or strategic planner. You’ll be equipped to address real-world challenges, such as digital transformation, sustainability, global business strategy, and ethical leadership, confidently contributing to responsible and impactful change within organisations and communities.
Year 1
You will study four modules of 30 credits each (total 120 credits).
Please note that the following list of modules is indicative and may be subject to change.
Core modules
- Sustainable Business Innovation
- Marketing and the Customer Experience
- Contemporary Issues in Global Business
- Developing Professional Competencies
Year 2
You will study three 30-credit modules and two 15-credit modules this year. Four of these modules are core, and one is optional. A list of core modules has been included below.
Please note that the following list of modules is indicative and may be subject to change.
Core modules
- Practice-Based Learning
- Responsible, Social, and Community Entrepreneurship
- Digital Business Transformation
- Accounting and Financial Markets
- Critical Thinking for Management
Year 3
You will study three 30-credit modules and two 15-credit modules this year. Four of these modules are core, and one is optional. A list of core modules has been included below.
Please note that the following list of modules is indicative and may be subject to change.
Core modules
- Applied Learning: International Project
- Business Cases for Academic Studies
- International Strategy Leadership and Management
- Marketing, Sales, and Selling
- Entrepreneurial Practice
Graduates of our BA (Hons.) in Business Administration and Management are well-equipped to enter a diverse range of industries. Potential career paths include roles in management consulting, financial analysis, marketing management, human resources, and operations management. Our graduates target positions in multinational corporations, innovative start-ups, non-profit organizations, and public sector institutions.
Our alumni have gone on to roles at major companies, including:
- Enterprise Mobility
- Wireless CCTV
- Ultimate Products
- JD Sports Fashion
- David Lloyd Leisure
- Softcat PLC
- BNY Mellon
Graduates work in roles as diverse as:
- Management Trainee
- Recruitment Consultant
- Business Support Officer
- E-Commerce Merchandiser
- Sales Specialist
- Purchasing Coordinator
- Operations Analyst
Study
- Year 1 25% scheduled; 75% independent
- Year 2 25% scheduled; 75% independent
- Year 3 20% scheduled; 80% independent
Assessment
- Year 1 100% coursework
- Year 2 100% coursework
- Year 3 100% coursework