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University degree

Business Administration

The University of Essex
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Explore the main functions of an organisation and prepare for a successful career in business on this business and management undergraduate degree. How do you start out in business and oversee a project successfully? What skills do you need to be an effective manager or leader?

BBA Business Administration is a broad business and management degree, where you gain comprehensive knowledge of the main functional areas of an organisation. You study a wide range of subjects and develop your practical managerial skills to prepare you for a successful career in any aspect of business. You are encouraged to undertake a paid placement year to further develop your business connections and practical skills whilst working for real-world organisation.

Group work tasks develop your team working skills and our business simulation project puts you in charge of your own virtual venture. In competition with other students, you develop your skills in problem solving, analysis and creativity as you make decisions to optimise your business' performance.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts6%
48-63 pts6%
64-79 pts8%
80-95 pts11%
96-111 pts16%
112-127 pts10%
128-143 pts5%
144-159 pts6%
160-175 pts5%
176-191 pts2%
192-207 pts2%
208-223 pts1%
240+ pts1%
How they qualified
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
What graduates earn over time
£27,000
3 years on
£37,000
5 years on
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Essex's own site.
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