Business Management and Childhood and Youth (Hons) Liverpool Hope University

Overview

The Business Management and Childhood and Youth (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University offers a multidisciplinary approach to understanding both the corporate world and the social development of young people. This combined honours degree is split equally between both subjects, ensuring you develop a comprehensive expertise in two distinct yet complementary fields. You will explore how modern organisations function while simultaneously examining the historical and cultural contexts that shape the lives of children globally.

Why Business Management and Childhood and Youth (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University?

Liverpool Hope Business School holds the prestigious AACSB accreditation, placing it among an elite group of global institutions. Students benefit from strong links with local and national businesses, ensuring the curriculum remains aligned with industry needs. A unique feature of the programme is the Young Enterprise initiative, where second-year students collaborate to establish and run a legal business start-up. This hands-on experience is complemented by the Childhood and Youth department’s focus on social justice and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 15225 per year
• National fee: GBP 9790 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum balances management theory with sociological perspectives on youth. Modules may include:

• Business Principles
• Organisational Dynamics
• Management Processes
• Business Start-up
• Children's Rights
• Social Policy
• Research Methods
• Social Justice and Welfare

Careers with Business Management and Childhood and Youth (Hons)

Graduates are well-equipped for diverse professional paths in both the private and public sectors. The business component prepares you for roles in management, marketing, or entrepreneurship within small enterprises and multinational corporations. The childhood and youth element opens opportunities in social care, youth work, and community development. By combining these disciplines, you develop the critical and transferable skills required to lead organisations that focus on social welfare, education, or youth-oriented services.