Business Management (Including Year Abroad) - BSc (Hons)

University of Essex

Businesses need effective managers now more than ever in a post Covid-19 world. But what makes an effective manager? And how can studying management theory create better managers for people and the planet?On this course, you learn what's involved in managing organisations in an increasingly complex world. We look at the enduring patterns in how people, groups, organisations, economies and societies function and interact. By understanding these behaviours, you can manage them effectively in times of significant change.With BSc Business Management, you gain a rich understanding of how organisations operate – what they do, how they develop strategies and why.Study areas include:* management, innovation and new technologies* the international business environment* organisational behaviour* operations and supply chain management* leadership* human resource management* ethical business managementThe first year of your business management degree also introduces you to the core principles of accounting, finance and marketing to provide you with the essential business knowledge needed for a successful career.In your final year, you have the opportunity to put your knowledge into practice by completing an in-depth, independent research project or dissertation. This will give you the chance to further develop vital employability skills in areas of research, time management and critical thinking.This course is taught at Essex Business School. We champion responsible management and ethical business practices you join a school not just committed to excellence in business education and social science research, but an intellectual community working to make business better. We don't just prepare you for a successful career we'll help you shape the kind of world you want to live in.

Essex Business School