BA (Hons) in Business Management
- Duration : 36 Months
- Credits : 180 ECTS
- Language : English
- Tuition Fee : €7,000/Year
- Intakes : October, February & May
- Modality: On-Campus and Online
- Awarding Bodies : Abertay University UK, OTHM UK
Programme Overview
C3S Business School offers the flagship programme of BA (Hons) in Business Management to students who seek more profound knowledge in understanding the complete domain aspects of business administration and management. Students get practical experience with core business knowledge while developing skills such as management skills, entrepreneurship, communication & interpersonal skills. In addition, they develop a strong analytical ability with a global perspective while understanding the ethical and social responsibilities that come with a managerial position.
You’ll discover how to prosper in today’s dynamic international economy. Your abilities will therefore be applicable anywhere, whether your goal is to launch your firm or work for an organization.
Career Opportunities
The objective of our programme, BA (Hons) in Business Management is to give students a strong foundation for pursuing careers in various organizations. This qualification prepares learners to be ‘business ready,’ fostering confidence, independent thinking, and a comprehensive understanding of business and management, along with the ability to quickly adapt to change.
Graduates of BA (Hons) in Business Management are offered roles such as Marketing Manager, Sales Manager, Operations Analyst, General Manager, Business Process and Design Analyst, Procurement Manager, Business Development Manager, and International Sales Manager, among other positions.
Admission Requirements
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Module Overview
Level 4
Academic Writing and Research Skills
20 Business Operations
20 Communication in Business 20 Finance and Accounting
20 Leading and Managing Teams
20 Operating in a Global Context20
Level 5
Principles and Concepts of Strategy20The Management of Human Resources20Marketing for Managers20Business Law for Managers20Management Accounting and Decision Making20Business Start-up; Conception to Market20
BMT409 Strategic Management
Outline
To succeed in the future, managers must develop the resources and capabilities
needed to gain and sustain advantage in competitive markets. The way in
which organizations attempt to develop such competitive advantage
constitutes the essence of their strategy.
Indicative content
- Introduction to strategic management: What is strategy; strategic analysis;
- classical and emergent schools; strategic thinking; levels of strategy.
- Strategy context. Competitive advantage of a firm: Defining the business
- environment. Industry analysis: turbulence and dynamics. Porter’s five forces; new
- dynamics in the 21st century.
- Business level strategy: Sources of competitive advantage: Competitive stance,
- business level strategy, corporate level strategy; generic strategies; hybrid
- strategy; value chains.
- Beyond competition: The nature of competition; co-operation; co-opetition;
- strategic alliances and joint ventures; mergers and acquisitions.
- Strategy in the public sector: Public-private partnership as a strategic tool of
- public sector management
BMT403 Managing Change
Outline
You’ll combine theory and practice to examine organizational change and
transformation in times of uncertainty
Indicative content
- Analyzing change contexts and drivers: The change context: globalization,
- technology, and changing market dynamics; change management and
- sustainability
- Theories of change and approaches to change management: Models of change
- and change management; trans- formational change and organizations; Critical
- discourse in change management.
- Human resources issues in change management: Participative change ;
- managing psychological contracts, social identity, stakeholder positioning and
- dynamics in times of radical change ; voice, dialogue and rethinking resistances
- in radical change; Culture, habits and unlearning.
- Change in context: (this will change each year and will form the basis of the
- guest lectures)
- Leading and managing change: Transactional and transformational leadership; a
- competency framework for transformational leadership; values and value-based
- systems in transformational change
BMT422 Operations Management & Business Redesign
BMT404 Innovating for Growth
Outline
Undertake some practical research in response to a current business need of a
real company and produce a suitable management report with
recommendations.
Indicative content
- Analyzing a problem: Using different analysis techniques such as data flow
- diagrams, entity relationship modeling and process mapping, examine
- problems to better understand the current position of the business.
- Innovation and innovation techniques: Using different creativity and innovation
- tools to help find solutions to business problems
- Innovation for global growth (IGG): Work with multiple organizations – public,
- private and third sector, on a challenge they currently face. This will provide a
- scoping opportunity for the problem and a chance to test possible solutions.
- Prior to this event discussions on professional behavior and communication will
- take place.
- Developing and presenting the solution: Take the solutions identified during
- IGG and further investigate their suitability. Develop one or more solutions to
- provide an implementation plan for the organization.
BMT401 Contemporary Issues
Outline
Contemporary accounting, business and management issues and to gain an
in-depth understanding of current thinking
Indicative content
- Business and management: Contemporary issues in general management
- Human resource management: Contemporary issues in human resource
- management, organization theory and structure
- Marketing: Contemporary issues in marketing
- Accounting and finance: Contemporary issues in accounting and finance.
BMT406 International Business & Management
Outline
This module provides a framework for the study of the challenges of managing
in complex international business environments.
Indicative content
- Introduction: The theoretical background: Globalization and international
- business; Analysis of international external business environment; political
- factors; economical factors; social factors; technological factors and
- implications for international managers; International trade theories and
- practices.
- International Business Strategies: Strategy and international business; Country
- evaluation and selection; Export and Import strategies; Direct investments and
- collaborative strategies.
- International and cross-cultural management: International Dimensions of
- Culture: Understanding various dimensions of culture; Hofstede’s (1980) National
- Culture Approach and Trompenaars (1993) Cultural Dimensions. Implications for
- International Managers. managing employee relations in multiple contexts
- Managing in international contexts: Culture and Negotiations: Understanding
- the relationship between culture and negotiations; how to reconcile possible
- conflicts regarding differences in culture and negotiations.
- Contemporary issues in managing international business: Managing
- international work assignments, Understanding the implications of CSR on MNE
- decision making.
Teaching Methodology
On-Campus
- Classroom Lectures
- Consistent Seminars and Workshops
- Hands-on Experimental Learning
- In-depth Collaborative Debate and Discussion
Off-Campus
- Access to Google Classrooms
- Virtual Classroom Lectures
- Online Study Materials and Resources
- Dedicated QA Session
- Virtual Debate and Discussion
Admission Requirements
- Application form
- High School diploma certificate and other educational credential certificates
- Official transcripts
- Copy of passport
- Updated CV
- Reference letter from former academic institution or current employer (if applicable)
- IELTS overall 6 bands / TOEFL 70 /PTE 52 or equivalent or C3S Credibility Interview*
- (Contact our admissions manager for more information)
FEES
*Tuition fee instalment plans are available. Please contact C3S’s Admission Department for further details
Registration fee
Non-refundable, paid with application : €300
Tuition Fees
7,000 Euros / Year
Program Duration
Three academic years
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What You Need to Know – BA (Hons) Business Management FAQs answered by C3S Business School
What is the BA (Hons) in Business Management program about?
The program delivers comprehensive business knowledge and practical experience, helping students develop management, leadership, analytical, and entrepreneurial skills, with a focus on ethical and social responsibilities.
What career opportunities will graduates have?
Graduates are equipped for diverse roles such as Marketing Manager, Sales Manager, Operations Analyst, General Manager, Business Process and Design Analyst, Procurement Manager, Business Development Manager, and International Sales Manager, among others.
What are the course modules taught in this programme?
The course covers areas like Academic Writing and Research Skills, Business Operations, Communication, Finance and Accounting, Leading and Managing Teams, Business Strategy, Human Resources Management, Marketing, Law, Strategic Management, Managing Change, Innovating for Growth, Contemporary Issues, and International Business & Management.
How much does it cost to study a Bachelor's degree in Spain?
Tuition fees at C3S Business School for Bachelor’s degrees range from €6,000 to €9,000 per year, depending on the program and payment plan. C3S Business School offers flexible payment options.
How is the teaching delivered?
Teaching is provided both on-campus and online, including classroom lectures, seminars, workshops, experimental learning, debates, plus virtual classrooms, study materials, QA sessions, and discussions.
What are the admission requirements?
Applicants need to submit an application form, high school diploma and other educational certificates, official transcripts, copy of passport, updated CV, reference letter, and English proficiency test scores (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent), or pass a credibility interview with the school.
Is the programme suitable for international students?
Yes, the course is designed with a global perspective and supports students from diverse nationalities, with career prospects in international business environments.
Can graduates start their own business after completing this course?
Yes, the program develops the knowledge and entrepreneurial skills necessary for launching your own business or succeeding in organizational roles.
What support and resources are available to students?
Students receive access to on-campus and online learning platforms, guidance from lecturers, collaborative workshops, and dedicated QA sessions to resolve queries and support their academic journey.
How long does the program last?
The typical duration is three years, covered across different levels and modules, with assessments throughout each academic year.
Who can I contact for more information?
Prospective students can contact the admissions manager via the school website for personalized guidance and additional details.
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