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Overview
The BA (Hons) Business and Management prepares you for a career in business. It gives you the flexibility to focus your studies on an area that interests you with practical experience. You will be learning with employers within every module, and this gives you the opportunity to interact with the industry at every step of your journey.
During your studies, you will learn the fundamentals of business, management, and leadership through the context of digital and sustainable business practices. Whether it’s setting up your own business or working as part of a multi-national corporation, the Business and Management course will equip you with the skills and capabilities to be an effective manager whatever the organization.
Course structure
With an innovative mix of experiential learning and knowledge development in terms of the role, function and influence of managers and leaders in a changing business world, the course provides you with opportunities for creative, reflexive, innovative and entrepreneurial skills development in live work environments.
Examples of experiential learning methods include live projects, placement opportunities, workplace shadowing and panel presentations.
The course features innovative teaching methods and learning by doing and reflecting. This includes problem-based learning, where you’ll work within a small team to explore issues or decide how to manage a situation. This helps you to dissect, challenge and debate issues.
Other learning techniques include company visits, guest speakers and cutting-edge e-learning technologies. These are in addition to a combination of lectures, seminars, debates, tutorials and workshops.
Assessment methods include Narrative reports, e-portfolios, consultancy projects, negotiated assessments, case studies, reflective statements, audio journals, posters, digital storyboards, blogs, podcasts and YouTube videos.
Please note: After Year 1, if you decide that you would prefer your studies to be more specialised, it’s possible to transfer to the HRM, Finance or Marketing pathways.
Business Organisations and Society (30 credits)
Take an in-depth look at the influence of digital technology on ways of working. Put a specific focus on ‘Place’ and Society in an international, national and local context. Develop a global perspective on the influence of technologies on working practices and employee behaviour considering historical, ethical, cultural and societal trends.
Business Management Skills Development (30 credits)
Develop a selection of transferable employability skills through a diverse range of experiences. Examine the importance of developing your own professional identity. Place this identity in the context of changing, challenging and dynamic organisations.
Understanding Markets and Marketing (30 credits)
Gain a foundational understanding of the fundamentals of marketing. Examine global case studies and develop a broad knowledge base of markets and marketing. Explore the purpose of marketing in business and organisations.
Fundamentals of Financial Decision Making (30 credits)
Accomplish a good understanding of firm’s investment and financial decision making. Develop techniques to interpret and assimilate accounting information. Benefit from learning the fundamental knowledge of tools of financial decision making.
Some modules have prerequisites. Read more about what this means in our Help and Advice article
Managing Self and Others (30 credits)
Examine the relevant concepts to evaluate professional behaviour and investigate this in the context of success and performance of organisations. Study some of the problems that can arise in the workplace. Analyse cause and resolution strategies to enhance performance and engagement.
Delivering Projects for Organisational Success (30 credits)
Explore some of the fundamental and contemporary components necessary to plan, assess and manage successful projects. Study this in the context of organisational operations, logistics and holistic supply chains. Develop the knowledge and skills of process and human aspects of project management in delivering organisational success.
Corporate Finance and Portfolio Valuation (30 credits)
Develop a comprehensive national and international understanding of how corporate financial decision-making impacts upon organisational success. Refine key analytical and interpretive skills within the context of evaluating investment-based portfolios. Gain a holistic understanding of key topics and concepts in corporate finance including dividend policy, financial statement analysis, sources of finance available to business, mergers and acquisitions, and portfolio analysis.
Integrated Marketing Practice (30 credits)
Build a holistic view of applied marketing through the exploration of contemporary developments, case studies and debates. Analyse and appraise innovations in marketing thinking and practice that are occurring in response to changes in the marketing environment. Examine the need for an integrated approach in contemporary marketing practice.
Applied Placement Portfolio 1 (120 credits)
Gain a strong understanding of a business including the identification and examination of an organisational issue, initiative or process. Examine areas of value to the host organisation. Develop the relevant practical knowledge and skills under the guidance and supervision of an academic mentor and host business.
Strategic Leadership and Collaboration (30 credits)
Establish the relevant skills and understanding related to strategic leadership and collaboration. Engage in a critical exploration of theories on the importance of, and approaches to, strategic leadership in organisations. Understand leadership strategies and their impact on organisational success, resilience and growth alongside the dynamics of personal interaction with colleagues, teams and stakeholders to create collaboration.
Managing Business Continuity and Resilience (30 credits)
Critically understand the management of a modern international business organisation. Consider issues such as crisis management and contingency planning brought about by changing market conditions. Grasp the key factors that are required for business resilience and growth.
Course Fee
2023/24 fees
The annual, full-time fee for this course is:
£4500
Fees
£1000
Scholarship
Entry Requirement
States WASSCE or equivalent , this should be Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC) or a West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) plus an International Foundation Programme with 60% or above for stage 1 entry.Facilities
You will be base at LABS Nigeria Campus, located at the Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN), Kubwa, Abuja. The full address is PSIN, Dutsen Alhaji-Kubwa Expressway, Abuja. This campus is home to the London Academy Business School and features a comprehensive library housing thousands of books related to business, economics, management, human resources, marketing, strategy, information technology, modern cybersecurity, and the latest in AI training.
The PSIN / LABS campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including modern lecture halls, well-equipped computer labs, and comfortable student lounges. Additionally, the campus is surrounded by lush greenery, providing a serene and conducive environment for learning. With full gated security and ample parking spaces for car owners, the campus ensures both safety and convenience for students and staff.
In the local area of Kubwa, you’ll find a vibrant community with various amenities such as shopping centers, restaurants, recreational parks, and easy access to public transportation. The proximity to central Abuja also allows for convenient access to the city’s cultural, business, and governmental hubs.
Why Choose LABS?
- LABS collaborates with the University of Sunderland in the UK, fostering a strong academic connection.
- With an impressive 95% Overall Satisfaction rate as per the National Student Survey 2021 in the UK, this course stands out for its quality.
- In the Guardian University Guide (2023), LABS' Business and Management courses are top-ranked in the North East of England in categories such as course satisfaction, teaching satisfaction, and feedback satisfaction.
- The management courses at LABS offer a shared common first year, allowing students to later concentrate on their chosen specialism, be it Management, HRM, Finance, or Marketing.
- Enhancing employability is a priority, with course content meticulously crafted in collaboration with students and employers.
- Dual accreditation from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) ensures additional qualification in Management and Leadership upon successful completion of the course.
- LABS' partnership with UoS, a member of 'The Association of Business Schools,' enhances the course's credibility and stature.
- A focus on real-world applicability is evident, as every module is designed to correlate with industry standards, allowing students to implement their learning in genuine business contexts.
- Emphasising current business trends, the course covers cutting-edge topics like Sustainability in Business and Digital Aspects of Business in the contemporary workplace.
