BScBusiness Management
This degree allows students to develop their understanding of Economic techniques whilst also learning about the principles of Business Management. Students in Business Economics should have an interest in using economic theory and thinking in applied business settings. This degree has less of an emphasis on using mathematics compared to a traditional economics degree and the programme fosters numerical skills through the use of up-to-date business applications.
- Entry requirements
- BBB + GCSE Mathematics grade B or equivalent
- English language requirements
- An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component.
- Tuition fees
- £16,900 / ¥153,774
Course Content
This degree gives students the knowledge and understanding of a wide range of management issues, including harnessing technology effectively, leading people, managing change, fostering creativity and innovation, using markets and resources, developing strategy, and working in teams. There is an integrated placement year which allows students to get practical experience of working in a business.
Stage 1
Students take six compulsory introductory modules, which set the context and foundation for the remainder of the degree. The focus will be on organisations, their structures, behaviours and the changing external environment within which they operate.
Modules will cover accounting, economics, the history and philosophy of management, marketing principles, organisational behaviour and how business, government and society interact.
Stage 2
Students take six compulsory modules covering issues such as, leadership, decision making through effective data analysis and interpretation, internationalisation, the digital business, statistics, managing human resources, and operations management.
Stage 3
The final year of the programme will see students taking modules that cover business ethics and strategic management. Students will also be afforded a choice of modules where they can focus on innovation management, consumer behaviour, supply chain management or public sector management. Students will also be afforded the opportunity to conduct a consultancy or business start-up project.
Related courses
- International Business with a Language
- 4 years (Various)
Applications open
Why Queen's
Placement
During the third year of the degree, students complete a 9 to 12 month placement in a business. This provides excellent experience, and a competitive edge when seeking graduate employment.
Industry Links
The Management School invites guest speakers from industry to talk to students about latest trends and to apply theory to practice. Students also get the opportunity to work on consulting type projects preparing them for employment. Internationally Renowned Experts Many of our staff are leading international experts in their fields of research.
Student Experience
Students can join the Student Managed Fund, a student-run organisation which aims to educate its members on trading and investing through guest speakers, competitions and educational seminars.
Study Abroad
The Study USA programme provides students with the funded opportunity to study for a year in a US university.
Prizes and Awards
A number of prizes and awards are made on an annual basis from local employers including CIMA Ireland, PwC, Bombardier Aerospace, and Allen & Overy, plus the Sir William Crawford Prize. Foundation Scholarships are also available.
Careers/further study
This degree provides students with the knowledge and skills to secure employment in a wide range of occupations in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Those pursuing a career in business management should enjoy working with people and should be effective communicators, able to engage with a range of stakeholders including senior management, consumers and consumer groups, government representatives and policy makers.
During the third year of the degree, students complete a 9 to 12 month placement in a business. This provides excellent experience, and a competitive edge when seeking graduate employment.
Students are also well equipped to undertake further study in management or other related disciplines, and can choose from a wide range of Master’s programmes as well as a comprehensive list of research topics; see the School website for further information.
Queen’s Management School is committed to the continuous improvement and enhancement of all of its degree programmes. New modules may be developed and included to replace or enhance those which are mentioned here.
Typical career destinations
Typical career destinations of graduates include:
- Consultancy
- New venture creation
- Operations
- Supply chain and quality
- Advertising, business development, marketing, market research, export marketing
- Inward investment, exporting
- New product development, accounting, finance
- Human resources, recruitment, training and development
Graduate employers include:
- PwC
- Randox
- Deloitte
- BDO
- Bombardier
- Microsoft
- Unilever
- Mercer
- Accenture
- KPMG
- Diageo
- M&S
- Tesco
- Local Government including Councils
- Health Trusts
- College and Universities
- Invest Northern Ireland
- Bank of Ireland
“Within the first semester of my final year I was able to secure a marketing graduate job with Diageo in Dublin. I strongly believe that the range of modules and skills the Business Management course had to offer enhanced my CV and experiences that helped secure the job. The course uses a range of different assessments between assignments, presentations, group work and research projects which allow students to develop a range of experiences and challenges that are great to apply in interviews.” Hannah Todd, BSc Business Management Graduate
