BA (Hons) Business & Management (Global Operations) (with Foundation Year option)

Learn how global operations and supply chains can gain a competitive advantage by planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and delivering products and services to global businesses and their customers. Develop knowledge, understanding, and skills in global operations management, operations strategy, and supply chain management.
Studying abroad at one of our international partner institutions
Study a broad subject that will serve as a springboard to employment in any industry, anywhere in the world.
Complete a 30-week optional placement, which will provide you with invaluable opportunities to gain industry experience and build a professional network.
Study at a university that has over 35 years of experience teaching in this field, excellent industry connections, and an international reputation.

Course accreditations

The accrediting bodies on our BA (Hons) Business & Management (Global Operations) course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which are reflected in the BU Business School Experience:

• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide
• Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accreditation gives you complimentary CMI student membership, and access to resources and services, and when you graduate, you’ll receive a CMI leadership and management qualification in addition to your Bachelor’s degree.

• GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework
• 104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.
• 102–108 UCAS tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
• IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Our business graduates hold a variety of positions in a variety of industries. This course is intended to prepare you for employment in any organization, large or small, and in any industry.

Before graduating, all of our business courses require you to work closely with the local community and businesses to gain practical and valuable experience. This will give you an advantage when it comes to job hunting and will allow you to make useful connections within a business setting.
Our graduates have taken on the following roles:

• Account Executive
• Account Manager
• Business Analyst
• Business Development Assistant
• Operations Manager.