BSc (Hons) Business and Management

Brunel's Business and Management degree course will equip you with a broad knowledge and appreciation of issues faced in the world of business. You’ll gain the analytical, technical and interpersonal skills required to understand, analyse and address the challenges faced by today’s companies. This course is taught in collaboration with experts from our Economics, Finance and Accounting, and Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Management departments. Working across these disciplines ensures you build essential skills, from financial and economic literacy to strategic and organisational thinking - giving you a well-rounded understanding of core business principles. The range of core skills in business and management you'll learn on this course include: market economies; marketing using digital technologies; theoretical and practical characteristics of organisations; various business models and frameworks; coping with future uncertainty, and managing change. Emphasis on this programme is on globalisation issues generated by multinational enterprises (MNEs). As they account for over 50% of global output, a deeper understanding of the commercial power of MNEs will help you position yourself strategically in a competitive job market. This programme will broaden your knowledge of business concepts as you work on real-life business issues and live case studies, to develop managerial skills and enhance your career prospects. You'll also learn valuable technical skills along the way, including numerical methods and how to use statistical software packages such as SPSS and EXCEL, without the need for A-level maths (or the overseas equivalent). The programme includes a module on Management Enquiry to help you adapt to university study through active learning sessions on topics such as working in groups, report writing and time management. Brunel is also a Chartered Institute of Management (CIMA) accredited university, meaning you'll gain exemptions from some of their professional papers if you wish to undertake further study towards being a chartered management accountant after you graduate. There's also the option to take a year’s work placement between your second and third year. Previous employers have included Adidas, Microsoft, British Airways, PwC and Nissan. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience and make valuable contacts for your future career.

GCSEs GCSEs: A minimum of five GCSEs are required including GCSE Mathematics (grade C/4), and either GCSE English Language (grade C/4) or GCSE English Literature (grade B/5). A-level: Standard Offer: GCE A level ABB. Contextual Offer: GCE A level BBB. BTEC National Extended Diploma: Standard Offer: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma DDM in a related subject (Applied Science; Business; Computing; Engineering (all); Enterprise & Entrepreneurship; Hospitality; Information Technology; Law (including Applied Law); Marketing; Travel & Tourism). Contextual Offer: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma DMM in a related subject (Applied Science; Business; Computing; Engineering (all); Enterprise & Entrepreneurship; Hospitality; Information Technology; Law (including Applied Law); Marketing; Travel & Tourism). International Baccalaureate: Standard Offer: International Baccalaureate Diploma 31 points. GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4 and Mathematics SL 2 or HL 2. Contextual Offer: International Baccalaureate Diploma 30 points. GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4 and Mathematics SL 2 or HL 2. Access to HE Diploma: Standard Offer: Obtain a minimum of 128 tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3 in a related subject (Business; Business and Finance; Business and Management; Business and Marketing; Business and Law; Digital Marketing and Social Media; Finance and Accounting; Marketing). Contextual Offer: Obtain a minimum of 120 tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3 in a related subject (Business; Business and Finance; Business and Management; Business and Marketing; Business and Law; Digital Marketing and Social Media; Finance and Accounting; Marketing).