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BA (Hons)

Home Courses Undergraduate Business & Management degree

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Undergraduate

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3 years+

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Faculty of Business

Course Overview

Employees and managers with robust financial management skills are key to the success of any business. As well as developing a broad understanding of business activity and structure, this course will teach you how to harness the major tools and theories needed for successful finance management – and how to apply these to real-life scenarios across a wide variety of sectors.

Through our bachelor’s in business and finance degree, you'll focus on personal and management skills, management accounting, and a range of business processes. You’ll also examine and become familiar with financial reporting and auditing techniques. All of this provides a fantastic introduction to a future career in business and finance.

Additional course modules covering business areas such as operational planning, marketing, and management theory mean that you’ll graduate with universal skills that will make sure you have a flexible career outlook after you graduate. All you need to be suitable for this course is a desire to learn and the drive to do your best.

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Professional accreditation

This course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute, supporting your career and connecting you with likeminded professionals.

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Course details and modules

Not only will you master the fundamentals of accounting and economics throughout this finance degree, but you’ll also gain an understanding of crucial business functions such as risk management, financial decision making, system operations, and overall business performance. These skills will prepare you to become a well-rounded, forward-thinking professional who can take on all manner of challenges.

It’s a great way to study if you’re looking for flexibility. It was challenging to balance a full-time job with my degree but once I was in a routine, it was much easier to manage everything. Online learning has actually helped me become very good with time management and given me the ability to prioritise tasks.

Toby Bradley

BA (Hons) Business & Accountancy

Modules

You have 3-9 years to complete this business (finance) course, meaning that you can take up to 3 years to complete each level; however, most of our students complete the course within 3-6 years.

Level 4

Developing Personal and Management Skills
Understanding the Business Environment
Principles of Marketing
People in Organisations
Introduction to Finance
Management Accounting

Level 5

Managing Across Cultures
Business Processes
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Business Analysis
Financial Reporting
Financial Auditing

Level 6

Contemporary Management Issues
Strategic Management
Managing Self and Others
Financial Decision Making
Research Methods and Dissertation

How do we assess you?

The way we assess our students gives you regular opportunities to demonstrate your strengths and knowledge in a variety of ways. That’s why we choose a range of different methods to assess and track your progress. These methods include:

Assignments
Essays
Presentations
Case studies
Portfolios of work
Exams

Study options

This course is available to students as a fully online programme, which gives you the convenience of being able to study from anywhere worldwide.

"I was already in the working world and running two businesses. Not to mention I also have a young family, so the freedom online learning offered, and the cost effectiveness of the course, was a big draw for me."

Adrian Williams

BA Business (Human Resource Management)

Online learning

How does it work?

Studying this course online gives you the ultimate in convenience. You can enrol with Arden from anywhere in the world and study your degree from the comfort of home, without the requirement to attend classes in a physical location.

Our online students study their degree through ilearn, Arden’s university campus in the cloud. ilearn provides everything you need to study at University. It offers an integrated virtual learning experience, including your virtual classroom, lecture theatre, and online library (which when used along with our supplementary library, Perlego, gives you access to almost half a million books and journals – yours for free while you study with us).

ilearn is also integrated with Zoom, making it easier to chat with your course tutor during your scheduled seminar sessions. You can even integrate our study materials into your Kindle, making it possible to study wherever you have you Kindle handy.

Studying online doesn’t mean studying alone. As well as receiving regular feedback and guidance from your course tutor, you’ll be studying with likeminded students who you can meet with through our Unitu community, and you’ll have access to community message boards to discuss your course and the topics being raised within it. We’ve even set up community boards embedded into each of the course modules so you can have discussions with your tutor and classmates on the topics you’re currently learning.

Online learning students resident in the UK can apply for a Tuition Fee loan to pay for their course. If you cannot attend your course in person because of a disability, you may also be entitled to a Maintenance Loan to cover living expenses. Please find more information on our fees and funding page. If you're a student from Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland you can find information about obtaining a student loan to cover your costs from your student finance body.

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Entry requirements

At Arden University we consider applications on a case by case basis. If you have significant work experience, have qualifications you have gained elsewhere, or a degree or qualification that isn't a clear pathway to this degree - we are more than happy to discuss your application.

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Eligibility

To be eligible to study this BA (Hons) Business and Finance degree, we need to see that you have:

Two subjects at GCE A-Level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent
Completed a recognised Access Programme or equivalent

English Proficiency

IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent

We also offer an internal English test for applicants. More information on this can be found here.

We are happy to consider an application from you if you can show us you have the motivation to study this business (finance) course.

We’ll ask you for a personal statement that demonstrates your ability to study the course. We may also want references and evidence of relevant experience.

Before you start studying

Whilst you can read your study materials on your smart phone or tablet, to make the most of your learning experience, you will need access to a laptop or computer (we recommend one running the latest version of Windows), and a good stable internet connection.

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Meet the faculty

Our courses in finance and accounting have been designed with the highest industry standards and forward-thinking practices in mind. We create our modules to reflect professional body standards as well as the critical techniques and skills used today in finance and accounting positions around the globe. I look forward to welcoming you to the Arden University family.

Dilshad Sheikh

Dean of the Faculty of Business

Career prospects

A solid grounding in business management and finance gives you a great advantage when it comes to career options. Candidates with financial planning and accounting skills, as well as a strong grip of general management principles, have high value to many employers in a variety of exciting industries.

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What can an business and finance course do for me?

Studying for a business (finance) degree will equip you with a range of transferable skills. These include:

Numerical skills
The ability to research, interpret and analyse business and financial data
The ability to express ideas and communicate information in a clear and structured manner, in both written and oral form
Effective problem solving
Analytical and creative thinking skills
The ability to engage in professional debate
The ability to self-manage and work independently and productively
Time-management and organisational skills
Presenting information clearly in a variety of formats
Confident understanding of problem-solving skills

What can I do after Arden University?

After graduating with a business (finance) degree, you’ll be ready for a role in a wide range of sectors including retail, manufacturing, banking, accounting or finance. Here’s a snapshot of some of the roles you might want to consider:

Business Analyst
Business Development Executive
Buying Assistant
Accounting Technician
Actuarial Analyst
Company Secretary
Stockbroker

Industry skills

Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) promotes excellence in UK management and leadership. The institute aims to boost career development across the management sector and connect you with likeminded professionals across diverse sectors.

As the CMI possesses a Royal Charter, they are the only organisation in the UK that can award Chartered Manager status to their members – the gold standard in management. They are also active in business policy making across the globe, and ensure that their more than 140,000 members are represented in policy decision making.

As an Arden student, you’ll have free CMI Membership throughout your studies, giving you access to a range of additional resources including a mentoring service and invitations to networking events both online and offline.

Fast-Track Your Career

At Arden University, we’re dedicated to your readiness for the future workplace, and are committed to helping you gain the skills and qualifications you need as you progress in your professional life. Our Fast-Track Your Career promise has been developed to allow you to pursue your master’s degree with us - with no tuition fees to pay - once you have successfully completed your Arden undergraduate degree course.

On successful completion of your bachelor’s course, you can simply apply for the Arden master’s degree of your choice and you’ll then be able to progress with your postgraduate education completely free of any additional course tuition fees.

We’ll provide you with advice and guidance about which master’s course meets your career needs and provides a meaningful pathway from undergraduate to postgraduate study.

To see the full terms and conditions, please visit https://arden.ac.uk/terms-and-conditions

Business Graduates Association (BGA)

Arden University’s Faculty of Business is an esteemed member institution of the Business Graduates Association (BGA), an international quality assurance body of world-leading education providers who share a commitment for responsible management practices and lifelong learning. Membership with the BGA means that Arden University will support its students’ professional growth, allowing them to contribute to an international network in which ‘Leaders Never Stop Learning’.