The BBA (Hons) Business and Management degree, offered in partnership with the University of the West of England, UK, is a multidisciplinary programme that leads to a wealth of career options, both in the private and public sectors. The course offers a comprehensive perspective on business management, aiming to equip students with in-depth knowledge of current business and management practices. The participatory and interactive teaching and learning methodologies provide students with the practical competencies necessary for achieving business success, while the analytical and inquiring approach to analyzing business problems helps students communicate effectively in a variety of forms. Throughout the course, students will have the choice of a wide selection of modules, which have been designed to provide them with a strong foundation in business while developing their ability to work effectively within a group. Moreover, students will develop essential skills— including problem-solving, decision-making, and communication while in a disciplined and structured environment.
Programme Objectives
- Providing a critical understanding of organisations, their management, and the changing external environment in which they operate.
- An informed understanding of critical contemporary business issues and theoretical debates, including ethics & ethical decision-making, sustainability, and global citizenship.
- A critical appreciation and understanding of a broad range of locally and globally interrelated Business & Management issues.
- A capacity to develop and apply perspectives and approaches to appreciate, understand, and deal with uncertainty and complexity on a local and global level.
On successful completion of the BBA course, students will be able to demonstrate:
- a critical understanding of organisations, their management, and the changing external environment in which they operate.
- attributes and skills necessary for a career in business and management.
- an analytical and enquiring approach in the analysis of business problems so that considered and appropriate conclusions are drawn, which can be communicated effectively in a variety of forms.
- an informed understanding of critical contemporary business issues and theoretical debates, including ethics & ethical decision-making, sustainability, and global citizenship.
- a strong sense of self and the lifelong learning skills to make an ongoing contribution to society at large.
- a critical appreciation and understanding of a broad range of locally and globally interrelated Business & Management issues
- a capacity to develop and apply creative and their own perspectives and approaches to appreciate, understand, and deal with uncertainty and complexity on a local and global level.
Why BBA (Hons) Business and Management at The British College?
- Study for a whole semester in either Thailand, the Maldives, or Vietnam through our Transnational Exchange Programme (TNE)
- Study in Nepal and gain an internationally recognized degree from a top British university for a fraction of the cost
- Have the chance to go to Dubai with our International Mobility Programme (IMP) - a cultural exchange initiative where students get to enjoy a new country whilst benefiting from global exposure and networking opportunities
- Benefit from a course framework that has been designed around Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
ELIGIBILTY
To qualify for the foundation programme, you must have one of the following:
- 10+2/CBSE or equivalent
- 60% (GPA 2.4) or above aggregate score
- A Level (minimum 3.5 credits with 3 full credits)*
*Any other qualification must be approved by the Programme Leader before being accepted.
Direct Entry
To be eligible for direct entry, you must meet the following criteria:
- Pass TBC Foundation Programme OR,
- Overall 75% & above with a minimum of 70% in English; or
- 120 UCAS points with a Minimum of 96 points from 3 A Level subjects (Excluding General Studies) AND
- 6.0 IELTS or equivalent (with no skill below 5.5).
Course Structure
Level 4: TBC-UWE Bristol Pathway Programme (Year 1/L4)
| Semester 1 | Credits | Semester 2 | Credits |
| Introduction to Business and Management | 15 | Understanding the Principles of Marketing | 15 |
| Understanding Business and Financial Information | 15 | Business Decision Making for Management | 15 |
| Understanding the Business and Economic Environment | 15 | Enterprise and Entrepreneurship | 15 |
| Understanding Organisations and People | 15 | Contemporary Business Issues | 15 |
Level 5: TBC-UWE Bristol Programme (Year 2/L5)
| Semester One | Credits | Semester Two | Credits |
| Research method for Business | 15 | Introductory Business Research Project | 15 |
| Management Skills | 15 | Managing People | 15 |
| Operations and Supply Chain Management | 15 | Accounting Information for Business | 15 |
| International Business | 15 | Marketing Planning and Practice (Marketing Route) | 15 |
| Market Analysis for Private Investor (Accounting and Finance Route) | 15 |
Level 6: TBC-UWE Bristol Programme (Year 3/L6) | Marketing Route
| Course Type | Module | Credits |
| Year-Long | Critical Business Enquiry Project | 30 |
| Semester One | Managing Organisational Change | 15 |
| Strategic Management | 15 | |
| Digital Marketing Communications | 15 | |
| Semester Two | Global Marketing Management | 15 |
| Brand Management | 15 | |
| Integrated Business Management Simulation | 15 |
Level 6: Accounting and Finance Route
| Course Type | Module | Credits |
| Year-Long | Critical Business Enquiry Project | 30 |
| Semester One | Managing Organisational Change | 15 |
| Strategic Management | 15 | |
| Accounting for Managers | 15 | |
| Semester Two | International Business Management Simulation | 15 |
| International Financial Management | 15 | |
| Investment Management | 15 |
