Progress faster with a 2-year honours degree in Business Management
This accelerated BA (Hons) Business Management degree can be completed in less than two years and is designed for people who want to move into management or leadership roles quickly.
Developed with employer input, the course focuses on practical learning that reflects how organisations work in the real world.
What makes this course different
You’ll gain a strong foundation in business management, alongside the leadership skills employers value most.
The course helps you:
- build confidence in leadership and people management
- understand key business functions and decision‑making
- apply learning to real workplace scenarios
Business Management degrees offer flexible career routes across private, public and third‑sector organisations, as well as the option to progress into self‑employment or further study.
Shape your learning around your interests
Leadership skills are embedded throughout the course, with options to tailor your studies as you progress.
You can choose modules in:
- Finance
- Marketing
- Human Resource Management
You’ll also have the opportunity to deepen your expertise through work‑based learning and a final‑year dissertation.
A recognised degree with professional value
Although delivered online in Blackpool, the degree is awarded by Lancaster University, a UK top‑ranking institution.
You’ll also have the opportunity to gain a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) qualification in Leadership and Management, adding further professional recognition.
Support from experienced lecturers
You’ll be taught by a friendly and supportive teaching team with extensive management experience, focused on helping you succeed and progress with confidence.
Graduates from this programme go on to work in a wide range of organisations in the UK and overseas.
Before applying, please check whether you meet the entry requirements under 'Key Information' for this course. Don't hesitate to call us on 01253 504343 if you need assistance.
Entry Requirements
- 120 UCAS points from an appropriate discipline
- Must have interview
- Work/life skills considered
Where can this subject lead?
Career progression
The Business Management Degree allows for a flexible route into your career with a variety of routes for progression. Effective leadership skills are a genuine asset to any company so a programme that promises to deliver them is ideal for anyone wanting to develop a career in business management.
Even if you don't work directly in an area like human resources, being able to lead a project or team effectively is critical to success. What's more, because the leadership element of this degree is embedded in broader business concerns, students are able to utilise what they learn in an industry context.
What our graduates have gone on to do
Our graduates find rewarding employment all over the world as well as locally, with leading companies such as the NHS, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Aldi, Blackpool Transport and Lancashire County Council. Some graduates have even gone on to set up their own businesses or use the programme to expand on their current enterprise.
Other graduates have decide to continue their studies and have progressed to teacher training, professional qualifications and masters degrees.
Next steps at B&FC
Students interested in the Management degree may also be interested in pursuing professional qualifications in:
- Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
- Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
- PGCE
Other study options
Students can progress on to Postgraduate Masters qualifications such as the following:
- Lancaster University: MSc Management
- UCLAN: MSc Business Management/MSc International Business Management
- Edge Hill: MSc Business Management
Employment Opportunities
Typical job roles graduates should be aspiring to include but are not limited to:
- Manager
- Operations Manager
- Delivery Manager
- Project Manager
Key information
Qualification obtained
BA (Hons) Business Management (Accelerated)Fees and funding
Visit our Tuition Fees page and Financial Support for Degrees page for more information about fees and funding, including additional financial support for those on low incomes, with dependent children or adults, or with disabilities.
Extra costs and equipment
Apart from providing your own stationery, you will not be required to purchase any additional equipment to undertake this programme as the college has resources available to students. However, there may be some opportunities that will not be a mandatory requirement of the programme but will be available to students at an additional cost. The CMI award attracts an additional cost subject to the CMI tariffs. Further information will be provided on an annual basis as CMI release updated information.
Regulation and Accreditation
Accrediting Institute: None
Awarding Body: Lancaster University
Regulatory Body: Office for Students (OfS)
What will I learn?
During the programme you will cover the following topics:
- How businesses operate, including organisational structures, functions and processes
- Leadership and people management skills to support business growth and performance
- How to communicate effectively with different audiences in a professional setting
- Key business strategies, policies and decision-making approaches
- How to apply management theories, models and frameworks to real-world situations
- Research and analytical skills to evaluate business data and inform decision-making
- Project management techniques, including planning, risk management and stakeholder engagement
- How to respond to change in dynamic business environments, using ethical and professional approaches
How will I learn?
Scheduled Learning
You will be expected to attend college two days a week for your sessions on campus. Each day will consist of 6 hours’ class-based sessions supported by our expert and friendly tutors, with further supporting resources available on our Virtual Learning Environment. These face-to-face sessions will be taught in a variety of ways including lectures, seminars, group discussions, peer-to-peer learning, tutorials and project supervision with the aim of supporting different learning styles.
Independent Study
Due to the nature of the accelerated degree format, we will also expect students to undertake independent study outside of scheduled learning hours. This is usual on all higher education courses and particularly so on this course where we anticipated that students will need, on average, to spend an additional 12 hours per week completed a series of tasks outside the classroom.
This will include various activities such as research, preparatory reading for subsequent taught sessions, essay and project planning and written assignments,
Expert tutors
All tutors involved in the delivery of courses and apprenticeships within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.
Our recruitment process ensures that tutors delivering a given programme are suitably qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and a familiarity with professional practice. The aim of this is to enrich students’ learning experience, giving them an insight into what working in the industry is really like.
Learning Methods
| Learning Method | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled | 372 | 300 | 308 |
| Independent | 888 | 900 | 892 |
| Placement | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1260 | 1200 | 1200 |
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed using a range of assessment methods including:
- A mix of coursework designed to reflect real-world business tasks and challenges
- Written assignments analysing organisations, strategies and business performance
- Presentations to develop professional communication and reporting skills
- Practical projects focused on planning, problem-solving and decision-making
- Research-based assessments using business data and evidence to support conclusions
- Project management tasks, including planning, risk and stakeholder analysis
- Work-based or industry-related projects to apply learning in a real context
- An extended research project or dissertation to demonstrate your knowledge and critical thinking
| Assessment Method | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 67% | 50% | 60% |
| Exam | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Practical | 0% | 0% | 0% |