Six campuses list the weekday version of BA (Hons) Business Management: Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, and Ealing, Holborn and Stratford in London. The first stage samples finance, digital marketing, innovation, people management and data analysis; in years two and three you assess which business solutions fit the problems organisations face today. Course notes add dedicated skills modules on leadership and personal development, research and data-analysis techniques, and case studies drawn from organisations around the world. The aim, according to the university, is to prepare you as a business practitioner, leader or entrepreneur. The next intake is December 2026. Standard entry is two A levels and three GCSEs at grade C, or two years of evidenced work experience. Team leaders and supervisors without a degree are typical applicants. AF Education gives England-resident UK home students free help with Student Finance England.
Key facts
- Award / level
- BA (Hons) (Bachelors)
- Study mode
- Full time
- Schedule options
- Weekday
- Location
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- the Birmingham campus
- the Leeds campus
- the Ealing campus in London
- the Holborn campus in London
- the Stratford campus in London
- the Manchester campus
- Upcoming intake
- December 2026
- Foundation year
- Not included in this course title
- Awarding university
- Arden University
- Partner pathway
- ARDEN
Who this course is for
This suits adults who want an undergraduate degree in this subject, including career changers and returners to education.
Entry routes for mature students
Standard entry is two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three GCSE subjects. Without these, at least two years of professional work experience evidenced with a CV and reference may be considered. AF Education confirms what applies to you.
Funding with Student Finance England
AF Education is a free service for England-resident UK home students — not international applicants. For eligible courses, a Tuition Fee Loan is paid directly to the university and a Maintenance Loan is paid to you for living costs. Eligibility depends on residency and previous study; use our free eligibility checker before you apply.
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How often you study
Full-time weekday study is listed at Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, and Ealing, Holborn and Stratford in London. Most courses AF Education supports need 1 to 2 campus days a week, usually about 2 to 4 hours a day, so many students keep working. Your exact timetable is confirmed before you enrol.
Career and progression
AF Education does not guarantee jobs or progression. The degree aims to build knowledge and transferable skills valued across related roles.
Course overview from Arden University
The BA (Hons) Business Management will provide you with a taste of all the fundamentals of business, so you don’t need to have a particular career path in mind to enrol on the course. As you explore areas of business such as finance, digital marketing, innovation, people management, and data analysis, you will start to form ideas about where you want to go in the future. This broad range of subjects will help you identify and evaluate the roles and contributions of the key business functions applicable to contemporary business, helping you become a well-rounded professional with a keen awareness of how business works. In your second and third year of study, you’ll start to identify and assess which business solutions best meet the challenges and hurdles organisations face today.
The BA (Hons) Business Management has been developed by industry experts with your long-term future in mind. When you graduate from the course, you will do so as a well-rounded, highly-employable and self-motivated professional ready to take on any number of roles and challenges.
When you graduate from this course you will receive:
- BA (Hons) Business Management
- CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership
- Foundation Chartered Manager Status and the post nominal fCMgr
- ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
- IOEE Professional Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
By providing you with the knowledge of the fundamentals of business - and teaching you exactly how an organisation works – we will prepare you to become a skilled and informed business practitioner, leader, or entrepreneur.
During your studies you will gain a wider understanding of business functions, operations, and cutting edge technologies in a range of exciting industries. You will also develop inspiring personal and management attributes in dedicated skills-related modules to help build your soft skills and leadership abilities. Learning research and data analysis techniques using academic and industry focused texts, articles, and reports, you will gain a better understanding of contemporary business and management, with the ability to analyse practical case studies drawn from a range of international organisations.
How this course differs
This page is BA (Hons) Business Management at Arden University: Bachelors, no foundation year, Full Time (Weekday), at Birmingham, Ealing (London), Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London). Other versions with the same title are listed below so you can pick the right one.
| Course | University | Level | Foundation year | Mode | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Business Management this page | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | No | Full Time · Weekday | Birmingham, Ealing (London), Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London) |
| BA (Hons) Business Management | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | No | Full Time · Evening | Birmingham, Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London) |
| BA (Hons) Business Management | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | No | Full Time · Weekend | Leeds, Stratford (London) |
| BA (Hons) Business Management | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Level 5 | No | Full Time · Weekday | Birmingham, Ealing (London), Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, Stratford (London) |
| BA (Hons) Business Management | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Level 5 | No | Full Time · Evening | Birmingham, Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London) |
| BA (Hons) Business Management | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Level 5 | No | Full Time · Weekend | Stratford (London) |
| BA (Hons) Business Management | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | No | Part Time · Online | Online |
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BA (Hons) Business Management is available at Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester. Campus details and map links are below.
Available Campuses for BA (Hons) Business Management
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Birmingham
Lock 14, 39 Summer Row, Birmingham, B3 1JJ
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Leeds
7 Park Square, Park Square East, Leeds, LS1 2LW
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Ealing
Santon House, 53-55 Uxbridge Road, Ealing, London, W5 5SA
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Holborn
Buchanan House, 4th floor, 30 Holborn, London, EC1N 2LX
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Stratford
3 Westfield Ave, Stratford Cross, London, E20 1HZ
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Manchester
2 Hardman Street, Manchester, M3 3HF
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FAQs about this course
Where is the course taught?
Study is listed at Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, and Ealing, Holborn and Stratford in London.
How is the course delivered?
The schedule is Weekday (full time).
Can mature students apply?
Yes. Mature applicants are often considered through work-experience routes with a CV, references and an interview where required.
Can I get Student Finance England for this course?
AF Education gives England-resident UK home students (not international applicants) free help applying for Student Finance England on eligible courses. Check your eligibility free before you apply.
What extra awards come with the degree?
Course notes list a CMI Level 5 Diploma, Foundation Chartered Manager status, an ILM Level 5 Diploma and an IOEE Professional Diploma.
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