Business Management (Hons) (Retail) University of Greater Manchester

Overview

Business Management (Hons) (Retail) from the University of Greater Manchester offers a strong grounding in an essential range of contemporary business management subjects combined with the opportunity to focus your studies in the final year. When you successfully complete the course you’ll also receive the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.

You’ll be exposed to key concepts in areas such as business law, leadership and people management, marketing, strategic management, information systems and big data, project management, finance, innovation and enterprise. This solid foundation will support your advanced studies into specialist areas including retail operations, global consumer behaviour and digital marketing strategy.

Developing your employability is a key focus of this dynamic and flexible programme. Real-life case studies, guest speakers and industry visits are designed to help you to understand the business environment and the needs of employers in local, national and international contexts. We’ll support you to develop sought-after skills such as communication, data analysis, time management, team working and problem-solving.

You'll develop lifelong learning skills so that you can take ownership of your professional development for the future, maximising your potential for success.

Program Learning Outcomes

• have the opportunity to benefit from the excellent support offered by the teaching staff. Small group and tutorial teaching is preferred.

• benefit from the knowledge and advice of the guest speakers who hold senior positions in industry and practice.

• develop critical thinking and research skills and apply these during their final year dissertation.