A business can’t succeed without its customers. This course is designed to help you to understand business principles and to develop your creativity and strategic thinking skills as a marketer. Marketing connects brands with their audience. Combining an understanding of business principles with creativity and strategic thinking can help any organisation succeed.

If you plan to start your own company, the business enterprise units will give you the grounding you need to get started. The underlying principles of business ventures are a focal point of your degree. You’ll cover the role of the entrepreneur, as well as business planning and the environment. Moreover, you will have the chance to develop your knowledge of marketing practices and tools to plan creative and efficient campaigns.

Marketing has the power to shape many elements of a business, from sales and customer service to product development and brand loyalty. It’s a gateway to a variety of careers. The skills and knowledge gained after completing this programme will help you stand out from the crowd whether you’re looking for work in creative agencies, in-house marketing departments, or you want to start your own business.

Key features

  • Learn to innovate and adapt to the changing market environment
  • Gain insights into marketing campaigns and improve your ability to think outside the box
  • Gain Associate Membership of the Chartered Management Institute – there will be a charge for membership of the professional bodies
  • Enhance your employability through internships, consultancy projects, a one-year paid placement and integrated coaching from experienced business leaders
  • Work with academics and entrepreneurs who have extensive experience in management, marketing and communication
  •  Acquire highly valued competencies and skills in marketing and business
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Key Facts

Level
Undergraduate – Level 6
Credits
360
Mode of Study
Online
Duration
Full-Time – 3 Years
Fees per Year
Full-Time – £4,750
Payment Plan
Available
Intakes
January, April, July, October

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Learning Outcomes

  • Learn to communicate ideas and sell products and services to customers

  • Broaden marketing skills with access to a range of digital marketing modules

  • Equips you with valuable knowledge about emerging issues such as sustainability, financial crises and technological innovation

  • Build a range of skills to identify and solve business problems

  • Learn how businesses operate effectively and responsibly in culturally diverse markets

  • Develop skills and practices to rapidly adapt to changing marketing strategies in the current business environment

Modules

Year 1

  • Communication Skills for Business

  • Corporate Social Responsibility

  • Customer Relationship Management

  • Financial Techniques for Managers

  • Marketing Mix

  • People in Organisations

  • Resource Management

  • Business Environment

Year 2

  • Business Law

  • Business Organisations in Global Context

  • Finance for Managers

  • Managing Communication

  • Marketing Principles and Practice

  • People Management

  • Planning a New Business Venture

  • Research Project

Year 3

  • Marketing Strategy and Planning

  • Business and Management Strategy

  • e-Business and e-Marketing

  • Professional Learning through Work

  • Entrepreneurship and Creativity

  • Project Management

  • International Marketing

  • Financial Reporting

Progression Route

Once you complete the 1st and 2nd year you will achieve ATHE Level 4 and Level 5 Extended Diploma in Business and Management. 3rd year would be delivered and awarded by Leeds Trinity University and you will achieve a final degree BA (Hons) Business and Marketing.

Entry Requirements

We accept candidates who have achieved a wide range of credentials, including any post-16 qualification in the UK.
Functional, Vocational and other essential skills are recognised and taken from all around the world. Please get in touch with us to discuss the specific requirements for your country.

  • 112 – New UCAS points
  • We would normally expect you to have Grade 4 / C in GCSE English and Maths.
  • Must include passes at A2 in at least two subjects.
  • Extended Diploma or Diploma
  • Diploma with 25 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level.

  • Access to HE Diploma (QAA approved) with 60 credits overall and 45 credits at Level 3
  • Level 2 equivalences such as Level 2 Functional Skills in English / Maths, Level 2 Key Skills in Communication / Application of Number and Level 2 Adult Literacy / Adult Numeracy
  • Overall IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; minimum 5.5 in Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent).

If you do not meet the entry requirements as mentioned above, please contact us to find out other possible entry routes.

Fees

Tuition fees cover the cost of a student’s academic studies. It usually includes teaching costs, registration and examination fees (not repeat or tailing modules, re-sit fees or coursework resubmission). Any costs associated with work placements will be the students’ responsibility.

Full-Time Fees £ 4,750 per year

Employability

A business and marketing degree provides you with a critical and reflective understanding of marketing and its relationship with the broader international business environment. It could lead to specialist careers in advertising, digital marketing and project coordination, as well as more general roles in business analysis, project management or sales management.

Career Progression

There are a number of routes you can take after university – and everyone’s journey will be different. You could search for a graduate job, enrol on a postgraduate course or set up your own business.

If you’re a confident individual, good with analysing data and can rise to the challenge of communicating large amounts of information, a career as a market researcher could be for you.

Marketing executives drive profit and promote products and services through coordinated marketing campaigns,

Sales promotion account executives use their excellent communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills to run campaigns and make money.

Requiring knowledge of business, marketing, data analysis and technology, plus excellent communication and organisational skill, product management is rewarding yet challenging work.

Sales executives help to drive a business forward by selling its products or services to customers.

Media buyers negotiate, purchase and monitor advertising space and airtime on behalf of clients.

PPC specialists are experts in internet advertising, responsible for planning and optimising the effectiveness of online advertising campaigns.

To be a successful publishing rights manager you’ll need excellent negotiating skills and the ability to make industry contacts.

Further Study

Some roles will require further study, whether it’s to gain membership to a professional body, further your knowledge in a specific area of business, or even branch out into a different field.

And while postgraduate study (e.g. a Master’s) and MBAs are a common choice, many business graduates will find that professional qualifications are a great way to stand out. Not only do they provide vital training and knowledge, but they’re also recognised by employers worldwide.

Popular professional bodies include:

  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

  • Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

  • Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

  • Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

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If you are interested in applying we encourage you to visit the School and meet with our recruitment and admissions staff. This is neither a requirement nor expectation if you are planning on applying to the programme.

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Related Programmes

At LSB, you will have the chance to study a broad range of subjects. The School offers a unique opportunity to study business alongside other disciplines.

BA(Hons) Business and Enterprise

In this increasingly competitive business environment, there is a rising demand for creativity, innovation and uniqueness. Our Business and Enterprise programme has been developed in close partnership with industry experts to give you the business knowledge and work experience you need to advance in management positions.

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BA(Hons) Business and Management

Business and related subjects such as finance, accounting, management and economics are among the most popular fields of study at universities. There is a high demand for business graduates worldwide. This programme has a strong emphasis on preparing students for the ever-changing and challenging job market.

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BA (Hons) International Business

The internet and instant communications mean that even small businesses can now reach an international market. To succeed in this interconnected world, you need to understand the global factors driving business today. This course explores international business and the cultural differences and diversities that it has to offer.

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How to Apply

Enrolling at LSB will help you study in a diverse mix of cultures, providing an opportunity to socialise and make friends from nations across the globe. Apply now, and one of our Admission Advisors will be in touch to support you through the process.

You can use the following link to apply for the programme: https://www.lsbuk.com/apply/

  • Personal details

  • Family information

  • Extracurricular activities

  • Global interests and experiences

The application fee is £100.

  • Proof of your academic achievements, including official school transcripts

  • Evidence of English proficiency, i.e: TOEFL/IELTS/ Functional Skills Level 2 (if English is not your native language)

  • GMAT/SAT/ACT scores (optional)

  • One academic reference

  • A Personal Statement as an essay (400–500 words)

  • Scholarship and financial aid application included with the application form

In order to assess your eligibility for the programme, we will review your profile and your expectations from your career. This will be done via an in-person, telephonic or video conversation. In addition, we will mark your English proficiency for the course as well, and advise on further actions to be taken on your part.

Once your application and personal assessment interview are completed, you will receive an admission decision within two weeks. If you have any questions regarding the status of your application, feel free to contact your Admission Advisor.

If you are accepted into the program and have decided to start your studies at London School of Business, you must confirm your place prior to confirmation deadline.

Once we confirm your student status with us, we will be sending out useful information regarding your pre-arrival, and pre-enrolment.  Not only that, we will work alongside to make sure you have a seamless arrival in the UK.

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Choosing the right programme is an important part of your future success. Our dedicated student counsellors are happy to assist you in choosing the right programme that best suits your professional goals. Please contact us on +44 (0)20 3305 8124 or send us an email to undergraduate@lsbuk.com to discuss your requirements and obtain an application form.

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