BBA Business Administration

  • Last updated 12/2024
  • English
  • Certified Course
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Overview

The Business School is ranked in the top 150 for Business and Economics in THE World University Rankings by Subject 2023. EBS offers an AACSB, AMBA, and EFMD accredited Bachelor of Business Administration, ensuring high-quality education. The programme provides a comprehensive understanding of business principles and practices, combining theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Students are equipped for diverse career opportunities. The University of Essex is also ranked 15th for international outlook in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024.

Objectives

    The Bachelor of Business Administration provides students with a broad understanding of essential business concepts and practices.

    Year 1

    • Principles of Markets, Marketing and Selling
    • Professional and Academic Development
    • Introduction to Accounting and Finance
    • Business Creation and Growth
    • Business Economics
    • Introduction to International Business
    • Introduction to Quantitative Analysis

    Year 2

    • Professional and Academic Development 2
    • International Business Management
    • Business Research Methods
    • Strategic Entrepreneurship
    • Organisational Behavior and Management
    • Principles of Operations and Supply Chain Management
    • Global Logistics Management
    • Consumer Behavior
    • Managing Innovation

    Year 3

    • Business Strategy
    • Research Project: Business Administration
    • Marketing Communications
    • Communication and Intercultural Skills
    • Digital Marketing and Social Media
    • Global Project Management
    • Strategic Operations and Supply Chain
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Admission Criteria

Age Requirement: Must be 17+ by 30 November in the year of registration.

Mathematics Requirement: GCSE Mathematics C/4 or equivalent.

English Competency:

  • Provide proof of competence in English by holding UK GCSE/GCE ‘O’ Level at grade C or an English proficiency certificate.

Qualification Options:

  • Option 1: BBC or 112 UCAS points obtained from a minimum of two Cambridge/Edexcel Advanced levels.
  • Option 2: 29 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
  • Option 3: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with grade *DMM or above (equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
  • Option 4: Foundation year qualifications from the UK, USA, Europe, Australia, or New Zealand, with a minimum mark of 60% where the pass mark is 40% (plus GCSE Mathematics C/4 Equivalent).
  • Option 5: Overall grade of 60% or above in the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC). (*60% in HSSC Mathematics is compulsory)
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Possible Career Routes

Graduates of the BBA in Business Administration programme have various career routes available to them, including:

  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Consulting
  • Human Resources
  • International Business

Programme Duration

The Bachelors of Business Administration is a 3-year degree programme.