Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Business Management] From Coventry University

Do you see yourself as a future business leader? Are you keen to understand how businesses solve problems, tackle risk, make effective decisions and develop strategies for corporate success?

This BA in Business Management (Hons) at Coventry University, which benefits from EPAS accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), will provide a solid grounding in business management theory, skills, tools and techniques Ð from economics and accounting to marketing, e-commerce and human resources. With its distinctive focus on corporate engagement, responsible management and internationalisation, we offer three specialist pathways in supply chain management, leadership or global practice, which all include modules accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM) and Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).

Coventry has excellent links with national and international employers, like Jaguar Land Rover, Peugeot Citroen, Enterprise Rent-a-car and Goldman Sachs. Our teaching is grounded in the corporate world, using real-life international case studies and providing a range of exciting work placement options.

Career prospects

The structure of the course, the experiences and support made available to you are all designed with a view to developing the skills, competencies and understanding necessary to contribute in the rapidly changing work environment.

You will have access to a wide range of field trip opportunities, with many of these being overseas. Trips are advertised regularly and provide opportunities to understand business within different cultural environments and to develop networks with a wider range of students and organisations.Ê

Whether you require support and guidance in relation to long or short-term placement desires, or the needs and expectations of external employers, we have employability and careers tutors as well as your own academic personal tutor on hand to help you make these decisions and develop your own career plan.Ê

The optional modules available give the degree flexibility to helpÊ shape it as your career plans become clearer. You could go on to work in a diverse range of industries and jobs, from the civil service to large multinationals, working in anything from management and HR to advertising and marketing. We also have students who go on work in family businesses and are able to bring new insights and experiences.