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BA (Hons) Professional Development (Business & Management)

A degree tells employers your capacity for research, problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills are at an advanced level. It is the start of your career. Our honours degree programmes, enable you to apply for graduate roles, to develop your own business, or go on to postgraduate study, qualifying in a range of professions.

The BA (Hons) in Professional Development (Business Management) is one of only a handful of programmes across the country designed for aspiring business leaders. The course draws on current theories, methods and practices to develop your leadership style and inform your approaches to business.

Over the course you will explore a range of perspectives on the nature of leadership and organisations, reflecting on your current views and how these relate to your own business experience.

The reflective and analytical nature of the study will encourage you to consider how you can develop as a business leader and increase your impact. With a focus on the emotional, intuitive, and logical experiences of work, the course considers how a balanced management approach can lead to better quality of health and employee motivation and improvements in performance. You will also explore the success of ‘next stage’ businesses to reveal the human potential at work.

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Sep 2024 : North Devon : Full-time
Course Code : HEB015F / BA12 (2024)
Level : Level 6
Duration : 32 Weeks

Cost : * Total Fee £9000

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Course details

Assessments

A range of individual and team assessments will track your progress. We also use a balance of traditional, written assignments, professional poster presentations and team projects.

Entry Requirements

To enter this course, you will need to have completed a Level 5 qualification in a relevant area, such as Foundation Degree in Business or Management; an HND or HNC; or, CMI or ILM Diploma Level 5. You do not need to be a recent graduate, and we encourage applications from experience.

Progression

A business degree prepares you for graduate entry to business and professional careers of any kind. At present, this programme is the highest level qualification offered by Petroc. You could take post-graduate study such as MA, MBA and PhD programmes at a range of UK universities.

FAQs

Q: What is the pass rate for this course?

A: The BA (Hons) Business and Management has a pass rate of over 90% which is above national benchmarks.



Q: Do students have to purchase text books for this course?

A: There is a core reading list for each module and these books are available in our Learning Resource Centres.



Q. Is this course suitable for mature students?

A. Yes, there is a diverse range of ages and backgrounds on this programme.

Please note: If you are only applying for a degree course at Petroc, you can do so through our website. If you are applying to more than one college or university, then you are required to apply via the UCAS application system

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