WHAT MAKES ULTIMEKA SPECIAL?
Education for everyone, everywhere
Whether you're constrained by location, cost, time, or other life commitments, we're passionate about giving you access to higher education that fits into your busy, modern life.
You decide how and where to study
We offer a wide range of flexible undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in both our online and blended study modes.
Full support both online and on-site
We're also proud to offer non-standard entry, meaning your work experience and previous qualifications are taken into account when assessing your application.
Strong focus on employability
You will gain in-depth subject knowledge and transferable skills that employers from a huge range of industries will value. Many of our courses at Ultimeka Academy are also accredited by leading professional bodies in the UK.
Course Overview
In today’s interconnected global economy, graduates with strong business management skills and in-depth knowledge of the latest business technologies are in high demand. Our undergraduate degree in business management will teach you the modern skills, competencies, and technological know-how required to lead and manage successfully in today’s business environment. Our aim with this newly updated business degree is to help you make a valuable and lasting impact, wherever your professional career takes you.
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.Â
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.Â
When you graduate from this course you will receive:
- BA (Hons) Business Management
Course details and modules
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.Â
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.Â
Using our business simulation software, you will be able to access a virtual business and run it as your own enterprise – managing activities such as marketing, sales, finances, people, product development, operations, and your supply chain. This will give you the chance to practice making critical decisions within a safe environment, helping you develop your ability to interpret commercial information and apply your learnings to generate a profit for your enterprise.Â
Modules
You have 2Â years Only to complete this course.
- Digital Skills & Professional Development (20 credits)
- Contemporary Business Environment (20 credits)
- Marketing Dynamics (20 credits)
- Introduction to Business Finance (20 credits) Â
- People Management (20 credits) Â
- Technology & Innovation (20 credits) Â
- Data Analytics & Management (20 credits) 
- Business Start-up (20 credits) 
- Sales Management (20 credits) 
- Digital & Social Media Marketing (20 credits) 
- Blockchain & Applications FinTech for Managers (20 credits) 
- Operations & Supply Chain Management (20 credits) 
- Business Transformation (20 credits) 
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation (20 credits) 
- Corporate Governance, Law & Ethics (20 credits) 
- Independent Study (20 credits) 
- Project Management (20 credits) 
- International Business Management (20 credits) 
How do we assess you ?
Assessments
Unlike on more traditional degree courses, you do not need to sit any exams on the BA (Hons) Business Management, and you will not need to spend the summer at home writing a dissertation either. Your assessments have been designed to help you apply your learning to real-word scenarios. This means you will be better prepared to apply the skills you have gained on the course to your professional role after graduation.Â
As you work through your course modules you will have the chance to complete a range of useful assessment methods such as individual reports, case study analyses, group presentations, and personal independent assignments devised in consultation with your course module leader. Your assessments will have an emphasis upon personal discovery, digital technology, the application of theory to real world business, and management practice and innovative thinking.Â
Study options
The course is also available to students via our platform This gives you the convenience of being able to study from anywhere in the UK or worldwide, providing you with the same high standards of teaching but with lower tuition fees.
Part time online learning
How does it work?
Studying the BA (Hons) Business Management online gives you the ultimate in convenience. You can enrol with Ultimeka Academy from anywhere in the world and study your degree from the comfort of home, without the requirement to attend classes in a physical location.Â
Our online students study their degree through our platform which provides everything you need to study at University. It offers an integrated virtual learning experience, including your virtual classroom, lecture theatre, and access to our Library Portal. The portal includes an extensive digital library including thousands of journal titles, eBooks, and academic and industry databases which you can use to research your assignments and projects.Â
it’s also integrated with Zoom, making it easier to chat with your course tutor during your scheduled seminar sessions. You can even integrate our study materials into your Kindle, making it possible to study wherever you have you Kindle handy.Â
Studying online does not mean studying alone. As well as receiving regular feedback and guidance from your course tutor, you will be studying with likeminded students who you can meet with through our Academy community, and you will have access to community message boards to discuss your course and the topics being raised within it. We have even set up community boards embedded into each of the course modules so you can have discussions with your tutor and classmates on the topics you are currently learning.Â
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Entry requirements
At Ultimeka Academy we consider applications on a case by case basis. If you have significant work experience, have qualifications you have gained elsewhere, or a degree or qualification that isn’t a clear pathway to this degree – we are more than happy to discuss your application.
Eligibility
To be eligible for our BA (Hons) Business Management course, you must have:
- High school DiplomaÂ
- Two subjects at GCE A-Level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent
If you do not currently hold the above qualifications, we also offer this course with foundation year which is designed for students who need extra support when starting their degree course.
English proficiency
- IELTS 5.5 (no less than 5.5 in any element);Â or equivalent
- Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English, such as a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English can be accepted.
We also offer an internal English test for applicants who are unable to provide the above evidence of English proficiency.
Before you start studying
Whilst you can read your study materials on your smart phone or tablet, to make the most of your learning experience, you will need access to a laptop or computer (we recommend one running the latest version of Windows), and a good stable internet connection.
Career prospects
Perhaps you have a strong idea of where you want to go with your business degree, or perhaps you want to keep your career options open for now? Either way, do not worry if you are still a little unclear about what the future holds. Your business management degree will give you a range of in-demand and transferable skills that will help you understand how modern organisations work. This gives you the freedom to take your time deciding where in the business ecosystem you will fit best, be it as an entrepreneur, manager, or if you are an experienced professional looking for a career change.
What will the BA (Hons) Business Management do for me?
As well as developing important soft skills, up-to-date knowledge of business functions, and career planning abilities, you will also be encouraged to develop a Personal Development Plan as you work through your degree. With support from our lecturers, this will help you track your progress and identify areas where you excel.Â
On the course, your assessments will be linked to real-world workplace issues and practices. Added to the benefits of our enterprise simulation software and Digital Business Hub, you will graduate with hands-on experience in problem solving and identifying areas for business growth – all highly desirable skills for today’s employers.Â
The BA (Hons) Business Management will also give you the chance to:Â
- Gain an in-depth understanding of contemporary business functions, with particular focus on the latest digital technologies.
- Develop an analytical eye for important detail and through keen critical thinking abilities.
- Become an expert problem solver, confident communicator, and informed leader.
- Understand all levels of organisational structure and how to evaluate the positives and negatives of these with real-life case studies.
- Begin to form a clearer idea of which aspects of business you enjoy learning about the most, and develop ideas about where your career path might lie.
What can I do after Graduation ?
- Business Analyst
- New business owner
- Project Manager
- Data Analysist
- Careers is AI & Machine Learning
- Big Data Specialist
- Digital Transformation Specialist
- Digital Marketing Specialist
- People manager
