University of Hertfordshire Online
BA (Hons) Business Administration (Online)Hatfield, United Kingdom
DURATION
6 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
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Introduction
"Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, examinations may be replaced by an alternative form of assessment during the academic year 2021/2022. Please refer to the Programme Specification on these pages for further details."
Why choose this course?
- Gain a thorough understanding of business and management practices at local, national, and international levels.
- Preparation for a career in business and management.
- Develop your practical transferable skills within a global context.
What's the course about?
This online course is ideal if you want a degree that can lead to a wide range of business careers. It closely follows our traditional business administration degree but gives you the flexibility to learn from wherever you’re based and fit studying around other commitments. During the course, you’ll learn principles of accounting, economics, and marketing as well as other relevant business modules that prepare you for a career in business and management. All teaching and resources are online and you’ll have plenty of support from and interaction with your tutors.
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What will I study?
Online distance learning gives you the flexibility of when and where to study. However, interacting with other students and tutors is still important, so this flexibility is combined with online discussion, podcasts, and online synchronised, where possible. To keep you on track, assessments are also scheduled at specific times.
Study Rate
The B.A.B.A. (online) course is studied part-time over 5-6 years, and you will need 360 credits to complete the qualification. A typical part-time study rate is 60 credits per year, students will be studying Two (2) modules per study period (‘semester’). All modules on the Online course are worth 15 credit points. A 15-credit module indicates between 100 and 150 hours of work on the part of the student over a semester which includes reading, engaging with exercises and practical work, taking part in discussions online, and completing assessments. For this reason, it is essential that you prepare a study plan during the programme induction to set aside sufficient time for work, studies, and assessments.
Level 4
- Economics for Business II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Principles of Marketing II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Quantitative Methods for Business and Management II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Global Perspectives in Business II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- The Business Professional (Part 1) II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- The Business Professional (Part 2) II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- People and Organisations II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Accounting for Managers II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Global Business Environment II 15 Credits II Optional
Level 5
- Marketing Planning II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Principles of Operations Management II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Cross-Cultural Management II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Project Planning and Control II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Exploring Business Ethics II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Analysing Financial Statements II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Enterprise II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Enhancing Employability II 15 Credits II Compulsory
Level 6
- Business Strategy II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Contemporary Issues in Business and Management II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- International Human Resource Management II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Leadership and Organisations II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Business and Commercial Awareness II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Global Marketing, Ethics and Culture II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Issues in the Global Economy II 15 Credits II Compulsory
- Digital Economy II 15 Credits II Compulsory
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Career Opportunities
What's next for my career?
Our graduates can be found in a wide range of careers, with many in senior positions in the UK and throughout the world. Typical job roles include Business Analyst, Marketing Executive, Human Resource Manager, Finance Officer, Trainee Manager, Operations Executive, Recruitment Consultant, and Trainee Accountant.