Business and Marketing Management (Stage 3) BA (Hons)

Build on your existing knowledge. Prepare for roles in marketing management, marketing analysis and marketing communications. Graduate and embark on a rewarding career.

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Overview

Join our well-established undergraduate course at Stage 3 (final year) and top-up your existing qualification to a full degree in just one year of study.

BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management forms part of our suite of business courses. Compared to the core Business Management course, it has a greater focus on skills and knowledge related to marketing. Modules studied include marketing strategy, strategic integrated marketing communications, consumer psychology, managing projects, strategic management and e-marketing strategy.

Why us?

The Sunderland Business School is a member of ‘The Association of Business Schools’
Delivers the key aspects of Marketing in an international and business focused context

Our undergraduate Business and Management courses are ranked 1st (of 14 institutions, 201 respondents) for Overall Engagement (UKES, 2020)
An excellent route for students to expand their business education and focus upon marketing as key discipline
A strong mix of academic discussion and real world case studies to expand critical thought and discussion

Course structure

Please note that you will be joining our BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management degree at Stage 3, final year entry.

Teaching methods include a mix of lectures, seminars and ‘surgeries’. You will spend significant amounts of time in independent preparation and assignments.

Compared to HND level, you will be expected to work much more independently and take greater responsibility for your own learning.

Your progress will be assessed by individual assessments, such as, case studies, blogs/vlogs and written reports.

Final year (national level 6):

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.

Business Consultancy Project (30 credits)

Examine the fundamental components necessary to effectively source, design, research and disseminate business consultancy projects for small to medium sized businesses and larger companies. Incorporate an international perspective on consultancy projects. Consider that the role of a consultancy now requires a blend of both physical and virtual skills.

Communication and Branding in the Digital Age (30 credits)

Adopt a strategic perspective to branding and explore the role of brand strategy in communicating messages to current and potential stakeholders. Investigate why building a strong brand is a key objective for organisations in the digital age and as such how they engage with stakeholders is a significant strategic consideration for all brands. Consider some of the challenges and approaches to branding management and explore how technological transformation impacts upon consumer engagement with brands.

Some modules have prerequisites. Read more about what this means in our Help and Advice article.

Facilities

You’ll be based at The Reg Vardy Centre, at The Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s. This is home to the Sunderland Business School and the St Peter’s Library with thousands of books related to business, marketing and strategy, economics, management and human resources.

Entry requirements

We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.

The typical entry requirement is successful completion of an HND or its equivalent as follows:

BTEC HND in Marketing
BTEC HND in Business and Management
IBAM Advanced Diploma in Business Administration
ABE Advanced Diploma in Business Administration
240 credits or equivalent of a recognised UK undergraduate award in a relevant subject

We will consider applications from applicants who do not hold one of the qualifications listed above but do hold an equivalent professional qualification at Level 5. Please email the Student Administration Team for further details at studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk.

If English is not your first language, please see our English language requirements.

Is your qualification not displaying here? For international qualifications, search our full list of international entry requirements for this course.

Fees and finance

The annual, full-time fee for this course is:

£9,250 if you are from the UK/Europe*
£14,000 if you are an international student

*European Union (EU), EEA (European Economic Area), and Swiss nationals who do not qualify for the EU Settlement Scheme are classed as international, however, for 23/24 admission you will receive a European student fee scholarship and will pay the home tuition fee rate for the duration of your studies. The discounted fee will be reflected in your offer letter. Learn more in our Help and Advice article.

Take a look at the Your Finances section to find out about the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.

This information was correct at the time of publication.

Career ready

As a graduate from this course you'll have excellent skills and knowledge in marketing strategy and project and strategic management. You’ll be ready to step into a marketing role in a wide variety of industries across the world.

Some of the companies which employ our Business graduates include Procter & Gamble, Nike, Adidas, Microsoft, IBM, Marriott Hotels, Starbucks and the public sector.

Student Business Society

The University supports student-led initiatives that help you gain practical experience of management. The Business Student Society organises events and guest speakers, as well as attending tours of various companies. With its professional approach, it’s a great way to put into practice the lessons about how to make organisations function effectively. There is something for every student who is studying a subject related to business.

Guest speakers

Our invitations to guest speakers allow you to listen to people who are already in the type of management position that you may one day hold. Recent speakers include Mike Johnson, CEO of Castrol and Executive Vice President of BP, James Ramsbotham, CEO of the North East Chamber of Commerce, Bernie Callaghan, shareholder and former CEO of Leighton Group, Louise Hunter, Director of Corporate Affairs, Northumbria Water, as well as other representatives from a number of our region’s largest employers.

Visiting speakers help you relate academic learning to the real experience of people who have already progressed in their careers. It’s all part of broadening your learning so that you’re prepared not just for exams but for life.

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Contact

Contact the Student Helpline for further information about studying at the University of Sunderland:

0191 515 3000

student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk

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Page last updated: 15 February 2023

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