COURSE CURRICULUM

The Business Management BA (Hons) program at Northumbria University offers a comprehensive and flexible curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in business across a range of sectors. In the first year, students build a foundation in core business areas including financial decision making, business analysis, marketing, management, and understanding the economy, while developing professional practice skills and academic language proficiency. In the second year, students continue with core modules in human resource management, responsible business, and management research, while also selecting from a wide range of optional modules covering finance, taxation, marketing, supply chain, operations, international business, entrepreneurship, and tourism, allowing them to tailor their learning to career interests. Opportunities for international experience through a study abroad semester enhance global understanding. The third year provides practical experience through optional work placement or study abroad years, giving students valuable exposure to professional environments. In the fourth year, students focus on advanced business topics including strategic leadership, financial management, project management, ethics, marketing, supply chain management, and emerging global issues. Additional opportunities for in-depth research, consultancy projects, and dissertations equip students with practical, analytical, and strategic skills. Overall, the program integrates theoretical knowledge with experiential learning to develop culturally aware, ethically responsible, and highly employable graduates ready to address complex business challenges.