Business and Management BA (Hons)
Course code NN21
What is special about this course?
This programme is a high-quality, broad-based qualification which provides the fundamental knowledge and skills required for the contemporary business environment.
In this ambiguous global economy, this programme will enable students to not only consider business holistically but also undertake complex problem solving: comprehending the interconnectedness of decision making and effectively communicating those decisions to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
In years one and two, a programme of core modules is followed to ensure that a solid foundation is laid down. In years three and four you can choose to study for a generic degree in business and management, or you can focus on one particular aspect, such as: human resource management; finance; marketing; enterprise; or tourism. This will allow you to exit at the end of the fourth year with a themed award, for example, Business Management with Human Resource Management.
Special features
- Due to strong links with employers, there are numerous opportunities for experiential learning, such as: placements; research projects; live case studies; and guest speakers. All of which enable students to apply their learning in a relevant business context
- The programme offers flexibility for students to develop specific knowledge and expertise in key business areas such as: marketing; enterprise; human resources management; and finance
- In the final year, as an alternative to a dissertation, students can undertake a critically evaluated business plan which can be used to launch a business venture
- The honours year offers flexibility of delivery for those students wishing to take up employment opportunities at the end of year three, by offering on-line supported modules
- Upon completion, students will be eligible to apply for Associate membership of the Chartered Management Institute
Accommodation
We offer modern student accommodation at a number of our locations.
Entry requirements
- 3 Scottish Highers at grade C or above OR
- 2 A levels at grade C or above
- Alternatively, completion of a Foundation Apprenticeship in Accountancy, Financial Services or Business Skills, PLUS an additional Scottish Higher at Grade C or above
- Prospective students without the standard entry requirements but with considerable relevant work experience are encouraged to apply
Advanced entry to year 2
- You may be able to progress directly to year 2 with an HNC Business, HNC Administration and IT, or HNC Technologies in Business
Advanced entry to year 3
- You may be able to progress directly to year 3 with an HND Business, HND Administration and IT, or HND Technologies in Business
Access routes
SWAP Access courses
If you are eligible to undertake Scottish Wider Access Programmes (SWAP), please visit our SWAP access list for further information on grade profiles and available subjects.
Year 1 - CertHE
Core modules include:
- Economics for business
- Introduction to business law
- Introduction to enterprise and marketing
- Introduction to financial accounting
- Introduction to human resource management
- Introduction to operations
or
Year 2 - DipHE
Core modules include:
- Business contractual relationships
- Management accounting
- Marketing fundamentals
- Management information systems
- Professional skills for managers
- The contemporary workplace
or
Year 3 - BA
All students are required to take the research skills module.
In addition, depending on which pathway you have chosen, there will be a number of core and option modules from the following list:
- Collaborating in a digital economy
- Critical thinking in management
- Digital Marketing
- Employment law in an human resource context
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial management
- Marketing communications
- Niche tourism
- Project planning and management
- Quality management
- Scotland's visitor attractions
- Small business planning
- Strategic human resource management
- Understanding visitor behaviour
- Work placement: industry specific skills
Year 4 - BA (Hons)
All students will be required to complete a dissertation, or research and plan a new business venture (generic degree and enterprise stream).
In addition, depending on which pathway you have chosen, there will be a number of core and option modules from the following list:
- Business strategy
- Corporate financial decision making
- Corporate responsibility in a global environment
- Emergent tourism trends
- Employee relations
- Global management
- Innovation and enterprise
- International and export marketing
- Social and environmental accounting
- Strategic marketing
- Work placement: professional practice
How will I study my course?
- Full-time
- Part-time (structured)
- Part-time (unstructured)
- You will learn through a combination of face-to-face and video conference lectures and tutorials, and online study via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE) which is supported by your tutors and classmates in online discussions
- Years three and four of the degree see an increase in online delivery with the opportunity to study year four wholly online, subject to choices
How long will my course last?
- Full-time: 4 years @ 40 hours per week:
- Part-time (structured): 8 years @ 20 hours per week:
- Part-time (unstructured): 15 weeks per module
Number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent in lectures and your own time spent on individual study and research.
Where can I study my course?
- Argyll
- Inverness
- Moray
- North, West and Hebrides - online only
- Orkney
- Perth
- Shetland
The structure of this course varies according to location:
- Inverness: CertHE, DipHE, BA, BA (Hons)
- Perth: HNC Business, HND Business, BA, BA (Hons)
- Argyll; Moray; North, West and Hebrides; Orkney; Shetland: HNC Business, DipHE, BA, BA (Hons)
Start date
- September
Fees
For students normally domiciled in Scotland, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
This includes
- EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status in the UK,
- EEA/Swiss nationals with settled status in the UK
- EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.
Degrees | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
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Full-time (120 credit modules) per year | £1,820 | £1,820 |
Part-time (structured) (3 x 20 credit modules) per year | £915 | £915 |
Part-time (unstructured per module) (per 20 credit module) | £305 | £305 |
Rest of UK students
For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) and with a term time address in Scotland studying this course full time, the following fees apply:
Full-time | Level | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
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Year 1 | CertHE | £9,250 | £9,250 |
Year 2 | DipHE | £9,250 | £9,250 |
Year 3 | Degree | £9,250 | £9,250 |
Year 4 | Honours | free | free |
4th year free only for students studying full-time, on continuous study, who have paid for the previous three years at the University of the Highlands and Islands.
Part-time (per 20 credit module) - £1,542.
Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.
There are a number of funding options available to UK students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living while studying.
EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK
Following the UK’s departure from the European Union, the Scottish Government confirmed that EU/EEA and Swiss nationals, who do not have settled or pre-settled status, will be considered as international for fee purposes. Students will get an automatic scholarship of £3,000 per annum and the 4th year of study will be free for those studying full-time, on continuous study, who have paid for the previous three years at the University of the Highlands and Islands.
This includes EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are not self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.
Year | Level | 2023-24 Full-time | With scholarship | 2024-25 Full-time |
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Year 1 | CertHE | £13,980 | £10,980 | £14,988 | £11,988 | |
Year 2 | DipHE | £13,980 | £10,980 | £14,988 | £11,988 | |
Year 3 | Degree | £13,980 | £10,980 | £14,988 | £11,988 | |
Year 4 | Honours | £13,980 | Free | £14,988 | Free |
Students will need Student Route visa sponsorship to study on the UK.
International students
For students who do not normally reside in the UK or European Union and with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
2023-24 | 2024-25 | |
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Full-time (120 credit modules) per year | £13,980 | £14,988 |
Part-time (structured) (3 x 20 credit modules) per year** | £6,990 | £7,494 |
Part-time (unstructured per module) (per 20 credit module)** | £2,330 | £2,498 |
Part-time study is not open to international students requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK.
Further information on international course fees.
A no fee increase guarantee is available for self-funding full-time and structured part-time rest of the UK, EU and international undergraduate students for continuous study for the same award, up to the permitted standard time limit for the relevant award.
Funding
UHI has a number of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and discretionary fund opportunities available to new and current students. Please use the A-Z of funds or use the filter to see which ones may be relevant to you. All students are welcome to apply.
Further information on funding your studies is also available, please see the attached link or contact the relevant UHI partner.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Once you have successfully completed your business and management degree, you might like to consider careers in the following areas:
- Graduate management positions
- Public and private sector management
- Administrative positions
- Voluntary organisations
- Self-employment
- Postgraduate study
Can I progress into further study?
You may be able to progress from the BA (Hons) Business and Management to:
- MSc Leadership and Management (you must be in employment)
- MSc Human Resource Management
- PGCert Health Leadership and Management
Is there more information available online?
You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.
I chose this university as it allowed me to study in my home town and I also liked the idea of being able to create relationships with potential local employers through placements.
This course starts off broad and allows you to learn about all aspects of business management so you can decide on the area you wish to pursue.
I enjoyed the marketing modules, so in my third year I took a part-time placement with a local digital marketing agency, teclan. I was taken back on a temporary contract and they offered me a full-time position at the end of my degree!
Jessica Stirling graduated from the BA (Hons) Business and Management at Inverness Collage UHI.
One of the highlights of the course was my involvement in running 'Moray Soup'. My role involved building relationships with local businesses and initiating sponsorship.
The skills I gained helped me to secure a graduate position with Purplebricks the day after I finished my dissertation. I love working for them because they support my learning and believe in me. I hope to progress onto a masters in business psychology which will lead to me becoming an occupational psychologist.
Studying here was one of the best decisions I've ever made. The whole experience was fantastic.
Faith Fitzgerald graduated with a BA (Hons) Business and Management from our UHI Moray campus in 2018.
My advice would be to take your time when deciding what to study and find something that you know you’ll be able to enjoy until the end. After high school I had no idea what I wanted to do and it took me a few years to work it out, but it was worth it in the end to find a course I enjoy. This was the right course for me as I find business a subject I actually enjoy learning more about and it will help me in achieving my goal of running my own business.
Sean Frame is from Caithness and is studying the BA (Hons) Business and Management at UHI North Highland.
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