your guide to business management...organisations, industry case studies and working practitioners....

YOUR GUIDE TO

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

DESIGNED BY INDUSTRYPearson Business School offers education powered by industry experience. Immersed in the FTSE 100 Company Pearson PLC, we offer courses in Business Management, Law, Accounting and Digital Marketing. Everything we do is in collaboration with industry, it’s this real-world approach to teaching that means you’ll graduate with the skills required to get ahead!

WHY CHOOSE US?

Real-world education

Designed with industry

Study in the heart of London

EDUCATION, POWERED BY INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

We work closely with our industry partners – from global industry giants in the private sector to high-quality SMEs and world-leading public sector organisations, so you get up-to-the-minute, inspirational knowledge and experience.

Our industry partners include:

WE DON’T THINK LEARNING BEGINS AND ENDS IN THE CLASSROOM, OR IN THE PAGES OF A TEXTBOOK. THAT’S WHY YOU’LL LEARN IMMERSED IN THE REAL WORLD OF BUSINESS.

DR ROXANNE STOCKWELLPrincipal, Pearson College London

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More than a degree

Study Business Management with a difference - our degree programmes give you the perfect balance of academic theory and practical experience, allowing you to graduate career ready. You’ll attend industry events with some of the biggest companies in the world, and be taught by academics and professionals who can relate your degree to the real world of business, so that you really understand the principles of business management and how to apply them. Plus, all students are guaranteed an internship (subject to eligibility criteria).

MAKE IT YOUR OWNTailor your degree to your interests with our choice of pathways, or keep it flexible and study BA (Hons) Business Management allowing you to mix and match a range of subject areas.

DEGREE PROGRAMMEBA (Hons) Business ManagementBA (Hons) Business Management with EntrepreneurshipBA (Hons) Business Management with FinanceBA (Hons) Business Management with Global IndustriesBA (Hons) Business Management with Marketing

*BA (Hons) Business Management (Professional Pathway)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:Typical offer is 120 UCAS points (BBB at A Levels) and an interview. Students who do not meet, or who are not predicted to meet, the entry requirements will be asked to attend a Professional Workshop.

LOCATION:London Campus, 190 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7BH

TUITION FEES:£9,250 per year for a 2021 entry* (please refer to the website for the most up-to-date information)

INSTITUTION CODE:P34

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FIND OUT MORE:For full details of learning and teaching hours, assessments, fees and funding and module details, go to:

pearsonbusinessschool.ac.uk/bm

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Why choose this course?

You can tailor the degree to suit your interest by choosing your specialism at the end of your first year and studying your choice of topic in ‘self-managed learning’ modules.

We guarantee at least one internship as part of your degree (subject to eligibility criteria) to help you boost your CV, explore your career options, build your professional network and put what you’ve learnt into practice.

You’ll be taught by experts in your chosen subject - business leaders, entrepreneurs, qualified accountants and practicing solicitors.

All of our degrees are designed through our unique approach, connecting industry to the classroom ensuring you’ve got what it takes to compete in the competitive graduate job market.

You’ll get the opportunity to compete in business challenges with a variety of companies. Students have previously worked with leading organisations such as Vodafone, Boots, and Direct Line Group.

PEARSON BUSINESS SCHOOL HAS EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS. THE COURSE CONTENT HAS BALANCED THE MODERN BUSINESS WORLD WITH TRADITIONAL BUSINESS PRINCIPLES.

JORDAN MCGURKGraduate at Direct Line Group,Business Management with Global Industries Student

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Your first year (level 4)

Core and compulsory modules

All Business Management students study the same modules in their first year to provide a holistic introduction to business in the context of a real organisation.

Principles of Business 1 30 credits (Core to degree)Principles of Business 2 30 credits (Core to degree)Introduction to Research 15 credits (Compulsory by logistics)Professional Behaviours and Customer Management 15 credits (Compulsory by logistics)

Elective modules

Personalise your degree and explore what interests you the most. You’ll have a choice of 30 credits from our range of elective modules as in the indicative list below:

Agile App Design for Business 15 creditsIndustry Studies 1 - Consumer Goods 15 creditsInternational Business Regions 1 - Greater China 15 creditsIntroduction to Business Economics 15 creditsPrinciples of Management Reporting and Decision Making 15 credits - This module gives exemption to ACCA paper F2Self-Managed Learning 30 creditsWHAT WILL MAKE YOUR TIME HERE DIFFERENT

AND MAKE YOU STAND OUT TO EMPLOYERS IS THE INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT THAT SITS ALONGSIDE YOUR TIME IN THE CLASSROOM. FROM BUSINESS CHALLENGES, TO VISITS FROM COMPANIES, TO THE CHANCE TO START YOUR OWN COMPANY, YOU’LL HAVE LOTS OF OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE SURE YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT GOES BEYOND THEORY.

DR ELIZABETH MILLERDeputy Dean and Programme Leader for Business Management Degrees


Your second year (level 5)

Once you’ve been exposed to the different areas of business, you have the chance to either choose or switch your specialism before you start your second year of study. To give you the best experience yet, we aim to have more industry engagement than any other higher education institution with the opportunity to take part in industry projects, internships and trips abroad. You will study 120 credits in total in your second year.

Core modules

All Business Management students study these core modules in order to build an understanding of the central functions within an organisation.

People Management and Leadership 15 CreditsOperations and Project Management 15 CreditsIntroduction to Contract Law 15 CreditsStrategic Marketing 15 Credits

Specialist modules

Degree Programme Modules

Business Management Choice of elective modules* 60 credits

Business Management with Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship Consultancy Project 30 creditsSelf-Managed Learning 30 credits

Business Management with Finance

Corporate Reporting and Finance 30 credits Financial Assurance and Risk Management 15 Credits Managing Organisational Performance 15 Credits

Business Management with Global Industries

International Business Regions 2 -South America 15 CreditsIndustry Studies 2 - The Creative Industries 15 CreditsGlobal Markets 15 CreditsEvolution of Global Economies 15 Credits

Business Management with Marketing

Digital and Social Marketing 15 CreditsGlobal Markets 15 CreditsSales Management 15 CreditsChoice of elective modules* 15 credits

*Elective modules

If your chosen specialism includes a choice of elective modules, you can choose the remaining credits from the indicative list of modules listed below.

Analytics and Data 15 creditsBusiness Ethics 15 creditsCompany Law 15 creditsConsultancy Project (double) 30 creditsDigital and Social Marketing 15 creditsEvolution of Global Economies 15 credits

Financial Assurance and Risk Management 15 creditsGlobal Markets 15 creditsIndustry Studies 2 - The Creative Industries 15 creditsInternational Business Regions 2 - South America 15 creditsSales Management 15 creditsSelf-Managed Learning (double) 30 credits


Your third year (level 6)

By your final year you will have developed a thorough understanding of the principles of business and will have had lots of exposure to real organisations, industry case studies and working practitioners. This final year is focused on bringing everything you have learnt together to solve real business problems. You will study 120 credits in total in your third year.

Core modules

In your final year, all Business Management students study three core modules:

Strategic Management 15 CreditsStrategic Innovation Management 15 CreditsFinal Project 30 Credits

Specialist modules

Degree Programme Modules

Business Management Choice of elective modules* 60 credits

Business Management with Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship Research & Reports 30 creditsSelf-Managed Learning 30 credits

Business Management with Finance

Advanced Financial Management 15 credits Transnational Economics and Financial Markets 15 Credits Choice of elective modules* 30 credits

Business Management with Global Industries

International Business Regions 3 - Africa 15 CreditsIndustry Studies 3 - The IT Industry 15 CreditsChoice of elective modules* 30 credits

Business Management with Marketing

Innovative Marketing Strategies 15 creditsBrand Building and Management 15 creditsChoice of elective modules* 30 credits

*Elective modules

If your chosen specialism includes a choice of elective modules, you can choose the remaining credits from the range of modules listed below.

Brand Building and Management 15 creditsIndustry Studies 3 - The IT Industry 15 creditsInnovative Marketing Strategies 15 creditsIntellectual Property Law 15 creditsInternational Business Regions 3 - Africa 15 credits

Predictive Analytics and Big Data 15 creditsSelf-Managed Learning (double) 30 creditsSustainability 15 creditsTransnational Economics and Financial Markets 15 credits*Dependant on the term of study

For full details of the likely balance of assessment between coursework, practical examinations and written examinations, go to:



Choose your pathway

Although you’ll study some of the same core modules, our Business Management programmes are very different and are designed to build the skills needed to thrive in the related industry. Here are our top reasons to study each programme but if you still can’t decide then it’s best to apply for the core Business Management degree as you’ll be able to switch to a specialism at the end of your first year if you wish.

Course Top reasons to choose this course...

BA (Hons) Business Management

1. Flexibility - You’ll have the option to choose a specialism at the end of your first year or continue on the main programme.

2. Choose your modules - You’ll be able to choose from a wide range of modules to design a degree that suits you. Plus, our unique ‘self-managed learning’ modules allow you to study anything you want, designed by you.

3. Accelerate your learning - You’ll have the chance to accelerate your studies and complete a three-year programme in just two years (subject to academic approval and a minimum cohort).

BA (Hons) Business Management with Entrepreneurship

1. Set-up your own business! - Students on this course set-up and run their own business as part of the programme with mentoring from business experts provided along the way.

2. Consultancy projects - You will also provide consultancy to other startups in your second year and write a business plan for their company.

3. Make a headstart on your business - In your final year you can start forward-planning your own business as part of the degree. We also have a business incubation space at the heart of the campus so you’ll meet entrepreneurs and professionals on a daily basis.

BA (Hons) Business Management with Finance

1. Taught by experienced accountants - You’ll learn finance from qualified, experienced accountants that have worked for sector leading companies such as Deloitte and PwC.

2. Connect with professionals - You’ll attend industry events so you can learn directly from business leaders

3. Accredited by ACCA - You’ll be exempt to paper F1 of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). You could also gain exemption from papers F2, F5, F8 and F9, depending on module choice

BA (Hons) Business Management with Global Industries

1. Explore different regions and industries - You’ll look at the major markets of China, South America and Africa, as well as industries such as consumer goods, the creative industries and IT.

2. Regular industry workshops - You’ll get exposure to global companies, linking your academic studies with real world business practices.

3. Study abroad - You’ll have an opportunity to study abroad, encouraging students to learn overseas to experience a different culture.

BA (Hons) Business Management with Marketing

1. Work with industry giants - Our students have attended marketing workshops at the headquarters of Unilever, Vodafone, Savills, L’Oréal and Direct Line Group (to name just a few!).

2. Modern marketing modules - We develop our degrees with employers (including WPP, a world leader in marketing communications) and you’ll study modules like social marketing to give you the skills employers are looking for.

3. Taught by industry professionals - You’ll learn directly from professionals who have a wealth of marketing experience, delivering real-world learning.


Something for everyone

Combining work with study, the Professional Pathway will give you the ultimate learning experience. Created in response to student demand for even more flexibility, this course is designed to open doors by developing your business knowledge to give you greater confidence and proficiency. This programme is ideal for students who are keen to progress in their career and are already working or setting up their own business, as the classroom part of your study is condensed into one day per week.

BA (Hons) Business Management (Professional Pathway)

INSTITUTION CODE:P34

UCAS CODE:4KPP

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:Typical offer is 120 UCAS points (BBB at A Levels) and an interview. Students who do not meet, or who are not predicted to meet, the entry requirements will be asked to attend a Professional Workshop. Evidence of relevant workplace roles is required for the Professional Pathway.

TUITION FEES:£9,250 per year for a 2021 entry* (please refer to the website for the most up to date information)

LOCATION:London Campus, 190 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7BH

CONTACT HOURS:All classroom tuition takes place 1 day per week - mentoring and supervision will take place outside of this day. 100% attendance is required.

FIND OUT MORE:For full details of learning and teaching hours, assessments, fees and funding and module details, go to:


*Please note tuition fees for subsequent years of your programme may change

Why choose this course?

Learn alongside other professionals to draw from each others’ experiences, share insights from different industries and grow your professional network.

Study inside a successful FTSE 100 company Pearson Plc, located in Central London.

You’ll be taught by tutors who are experts in their field and have experience working in industry.

We guarantee set days and times for lessons ensuring you are able to fit your study around your work commitments.

You’ll graduate with a full honours degree that is validated by The University of Kent, a leading UK university.

What you will study

Your first year (level 4)Principles of Business 1 30 creditsPrinciples of Business 2 30 creditsIntroduction to Research 30 creditsSelf-Managed Learning 30 credits

Your second year (level 5)Strategic Marketing 15 creditsPeople Management and Leadership 15 creditsOperations and Project Management 15 creditsIntroduction to Contract Law 15 creditsSelf-Managed Learning 30 creditsConsultancy Project 30 credits

Your third year (level 6)Strategic Management 15 creditsStrategic Innovation Management 15 creditsFinal Project 30 creditsSelf-Managed Learning 30 credits2 x 15 credit specialist modules to be confirmed by your programme leader a term in advance

OUR PROFESSIONAL PATHWAY OPTION IS A GREAT WAY TO INTEGRATE WHAT YOU ARE LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM WITH YOUR EXPERIENCE IN THE WORKPLACE.

NATHALIE PEACHDirector of Work Integrated Learning


Meet your tutors

Dr Elizabeth Miller - Deputy Dean and Programme Leader, Business Management DegreesAn award-winning teacher and writer, Elizabeth brings international experience, specialising in research with a PhD from the University of Sydney and an MSc Education from the University of Oxford.

Sandra Thompson - Customer Experience Tutor With over 17 years experience in marketing, Sandra is the Founding Director of Exceed all Expectations, a management consultancy with clients including Network Rail, Vodafone and Arsenal Football Club.

Cajiten D’Silva - Economics Tutor Sharing 40 years of experience in teaching including 10 years at the International Association of Bookkeepers and Institute of Financial Accounts, Cajiten helps to deliver our business lectures.

Simon Hall - Business and Marketing TutorFormerly a Chief Marketing Officer at Dell UK, he has around 25 years experience in Information Technology and Services working at companies including Microsoft, Toshiba and Philips.

Dr Iro Constantiou - Business Tutor Iro has completed a PhD at the University of Warwick and an MA in English Education from King's College London. Plus, she has been a Teaching Associate in a number of universities in the UK.

Chris Jones - Entrepreneurship Tutor Chris Jones heads up the Entrepreneurship pathway of the Business Management courses, as well as teaching on the Industry Studies module. Alongside teaching he is also the head code monkey of TechBank and has been programming in various languages since he was 12 years old.

Clive NyawoBusiness Management Student

After receiving an offer to complete a three-month marketing internship role with Direct Line Group at their Bromley headquarters, I took the opportunity and never looked back. I worked as a Marketing Consultant, supporting the Senior Campaign and Engagement Manager and the wider Customer Marketing team in planning and implementing monthly data-driven campaigns. My biggest motivation during this opportunity was the responsibility that came with the role, i.e. getting involved in creative projects, teamwork and the ability to draw a connection between my efforts and the organisation’s bottom line.

Working in such a big company exposed me to a number of different business units, where I got to meet new people and learn relevant future skills. I feel like this experience has given me more confidence in my approach to life and, above all, my biggest takeaway is that communication and teamwork are critical for success.

To find out more about guaranteed internships visit:

pearsonbusinessschool.ac.uk/internships

Guaranteed internships Internship Case Study, Direct Line Group

We believe getting hands-on experience is an important part of your time as a student, helping you to stand out from other graduates when applying for jobs. That’s why we guarantee the offer of an internship opportunity when you’ve met certain criteria, and those of you who meet the eligibility criteria will be our top priority. However, if you haven’t met the criteria for the guarantee itself, we still encourage you to do an internship if you can and will work with you to help try and source one.


Graduate success stories

Our Business Management degree programmes give you endless opportunities as it prepares you to stand out in the competitive graduate jobs market.

Jessica Masters,Partnerships Executive, GoodstuffBusiness Management AlumnaBeing able to tell people about my innovative, immersive education is something I’m always proud to share.

Oliver Anwar, Founder, Ro Anwar FitnessBusiness Management with Global Industries AlumnusOne of my biggest achievements is providing my training and nutrition programs to over 40,000 people worldwide. That’s been big.

Adam West, Head of Marketing, SataliaBusiness Management with Marketing AlumnusThe impact that Pearson Business School has had goes beyond what I learned from the textbooks.

Nethmi Weerakoon, Content Executive, DysonBusiness Management with Entrepreneurship AlumnaMy time at Pearson Business School was very inspirational and motivational.

Benjamin Britton,Management Consultant, Capgemini InventBusiness Management with Finance AlumnusMy Self-Managed Learning paper on IBM acted as a powerful launch pad to discuss during graduate scheme applications.

Sophie Hawkins,Business Consulting Graduate Scheme, IBMBusiness Management with Finance AlumnaIndustry days, career events and talks, and studying in a corporate environment have provided me with an all-round experience.

For more success stories visit: pearsonbusinessschool.ac.uk/alumni

NO OTHER UNIVERSITY COULD OFFER ME THE SAME LEVEL OF EXPOSURE TO INDUSTRY. THERE ARE FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNSHIPS, PLACEMENTS AND EMPLOYMENT.

BEN THOMASExecutive, Lloyd’s of London (Business Management with Finance Alumni)


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