Business & Management (Global Operations) (with Foundation Year option), BA (Hons), Bournemouth University (BU)

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BA (Hons)	Full-time	3 - 5 years	September, January	GBP 9535 per year	GBP 18700 per year

About Business & Management (Global Operations) (with Foundation Year option), BA (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study BA (Hons) Business & Management (Global Operations) at BU?

Develop knowledge, understanding and skills in the areas of operations management, operations strategy and supply chain management in a global context
Opportunities to study abroad at one of our international partner institutions
Study a diverse subject that provides a stepping-stone to work in any industry, anywhere in the world
Complete an optional 30-week placement, giving you invaluable opportunities to gain industry experience and build a professional network
Study at a university with over 35 years’ teaching experience in this area, excellent industry connections and an international reputation
You'll be career-ready with 94% of our graduates in employment or further studies, fifteen months after graduating.

Depending on which options you select as you go through the course, you will eventually graduate with one of our specialist pathway awards. You can view the full range of pathways on our subject area page.

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 is 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 6% of business schools worldwide

Unit accreditations

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 L5 Certificate in Management and Leadership qualification in addition to your Bachelor’s degree

Notes about fees for this course

For January 2025 entry:

UK, ROI & CI: £9,250 per year
Int'l: £17,800 per year
Foundation Year: £9,250 (UK, ROI& CI) £17,800 (Int'l)
Placement year: £1,850

For September 2025 entry:

UK, ROI & CI: £9,535 per year
Int'l: £18,700 per year
Foundation Year: £5,760 (UK, ROI& CI) £18,700 (Int'l)
Placement year: £1,850

For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

Entry requirements

For January and September 2025 entry: The entry requirements for this course are 104- 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for January and September 2025 entry:

China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option)
Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course
Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%

Required subjects: all subjects considered.

Foundation Year Entry Requirements for January and September 2025 entry: 48 - 72 UCAS tariff points.

If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

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Business & Management (Global Operations) (with Foundation Year option), BA (Hons), Bournemouth University (BU)

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About Business & Management (Global Operations) (with Foundation Year option), BA (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Notes about fees for this course

Entry requirements

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