| UCAS tariff |
112 - 128
Contextual offers
A contextual offer is an offer to study at university that takes personal circumstances that may affect grades into account.
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| UCAS course code | N2N2 |
| Institution code | P60 |
| Duration | 3 years (+ optional placement) |
| Course type | Full-time |
| Study location | Plymouth |
Learn how to become an organisation’s best asset by successfully coordinating people, projects and resources. Develop your ability to plan and head effective and sustainable projects. Apply leading project management practices and influence positive change for businesses and society. Learn how to navigate change processes and align teams to your vision, overcoming resistance to see projects succeed from start to finish. You can also put theory into practice with an optional placement year.
HRL4001
Developing Management and Leadership Competencies
20 credits
This module introduces you to the practices of the manager and leader, exploring the key attributes, roles, responsibilities and challenges facing them in 21st century organisations, and the attributes, skills and competencies required to be effective. The module focuses on leadership and management practice and encourages a self /individual developmental approach, enabling you to reflect on your current and future competencies.
50% Coursework
50% Practicals
HRL4003
Business Culture and Behaviour
40 credits
This module encompasses the internal aspects, functions and processes of organisations, including their diverse nature, purposes, structures, size/scale, governance, operations and management, together with the individual and corporate behaviours and cultures which exist within and between different organisations.
60% Tests
40% Coursework
MKT4003
Marketing, Enterprise and the Digital Economy
20 credits
As consumer behaviour and needs change, organisations need to become more creative and entrepreneurial in every aspect. This module will provide you with the foundation knowledge of consumer behaviour in the digital world; how businesses are adapting and developing effective entrepreneurial climates, cultures and structures for long-term sustainability. You will explore the role and impact of digital technologies and how the integration of online and traditional marketing techniques can be successful.
100% Coursework
STO4002
The Business Environment: A Global Perspective
40 credits
This module introduces students to essential understanding and competencies in the dynamic and changing nature of business and the consideration of the future of organisations within the global business environment, including the management of risk and business resilience.
60% Tests
40% Coursework
ACF5011
Financial Data Analysis
Sustainable business performance can only be maintained if managers have access to high quality financial information. This module utilises financial data for fundamental corporate decisions by exploring analytical techniques such as financial statements analysis, risk estimation, descriptive and inferential statistics in the context of their role in informing business decisions (e.g. investment, working capital decisions, corporate financing decisions, business valuation, budgeting, marginal analysis, and financing etc).
ECN5015
Decision Making for Business
Decision Making for Business offers students a thorough understanding of rational, behavioural, and economic approaches to decision-making, emphasising their practical application in business contexts. Students are introduced to key decision-making frameworks that guide analysis, choice, and strategic planning in economic environments. They develop skills to analyse situations, evaluate risks, navigate asymmetric information, and apply strategic thinking to enhance decision-making across various business contexts.
HRL5010
People Management
Understanding how to manage people is vital for anyone aspiring to become a business owner, manager, or HRM practitioner, as it is increasingly understood that people provide a key source of competitive advantage, yet many organisations continue to struggle to harness this resource effectively. In this module you will explore the core areas of people management policy and practice, consider the challenges faced by people managers, and the attributes required to address them.
STO5005
Operations for Competitive Advantage
In today’s competitive global market, efficient operations are critical to success in both goods and service industries. This module provides a strategic, problem-solving approach to operations management, focusing on areas that drive competitive advantage, such as leveraging technology. The module explores how to improve operations using key concepts such as operations strategy, lean thinking, performance measurement, and quality management. Through case studies and real life examples you will gain the tools to apply these principles, increasing customer satisfaction, improving productivity and performance, while driving long-term business success
HRL5004
Managing Change
20 credits
This module considers the importance of change management and how it can be achieved and sustained. You will examine how change affects organisations and the individuals who work within them. You will go on to evaluate the means by which change can be analysed and implemented, considering the interactions between strategy, policy, human resources, and the organisational environment.
100% Coursework
PBS5001C
The Challenge Module: Sustainable Business
20 credits
Through this module you can select from a choice of topics related to the big challenges business and society are facing today. These might be drawn from the UN Sustainable Development Goals or a country’s industrial strategy.
100% Coursework
PBS5002C
The Challenge Module: Sustainable Supply Chains for Global Trade
20 credits
In this module, you will be challenged to evaluate the sustainability of the globalised business world. You will assess conflicting viewpoints and present balanced arguments for the environmental, social and economic sustainability of the supply chains that support global trade.
100% Coursework
PBS5003C
The Challenge Module: Responsible Entrepreneurship in Action
20 credits
Through this module you can develop an understanding of the big challenges business and society are facing today, in the context of entrepreneurship. These might be drawn from the UN Sustainable Development Goals or a country’s industrial strategy and will be informed by established business theories. You will develop and reflect on a business idea which has sustainability at its core.
100% Coursework
STO5001
Project Management
20 credits
This module provides insight and application into key aspects of successful project management and the project management lifecycle.
50% Coursework
50% Practicals
UCAS tariff
112 - 128
Contextual offers: Typically, the contextual offer for this course is 8 points below the advertised tariff. A contextual offer is an offer to study at university that takes into account individual circumstances that are beyond your control, and that can potentially impact your learning and your exam results, or your confidence in applying to university.
| 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 * | |
|---|---|---|
| Home | N/A | £9,535 |
| International | N/A | £17,600 |
| Part time (Home) | N/A | £795 |
*UK Government announcement on tuition fees
Following an announcement in November, the government has confirmed its intention to increase undergraduate tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year.
Subject to final Parliamentary approval (expected in early March 2025), the tuition fee for UK students is increasing to a maximum of £9,535 from 1 August 2025. This change applies to current and new students at the University of Plymouth. The Student Loans Company (SLC) has confirmed loans for tuition fees will be increased accordingly.
International progression routes
My favourite part of the course was working with a live client. It was a real networking opportunity to speak to someone in the industry.
Hi, I'm Cat Hine and I am your Admissions Tutor and Programme Lead. Come and meet me at an Open Day.
Dr Cat Hine
Admissions Tutor and Programme Lead
There’s so much room to try new things and conquer some of your fears. The course is a great stepping stone before you enter into the real world and the team will ensure you are as well prepared as you can be.
“I became very business intelligent and was able to apply my course knowledge to the real world. I learned a lot from working with live clients and business advisory projects – from how to create a business plan to hitting targets.”
“On my placement I ran my own business and got support from the Cube. They helped my business model and refine my skills.”
Working with a real client on a live project was good. It made me more confident about talking to business people in the future.
Plymouth Business School is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) – the only UK university to have this status *
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Triple Gold 2023 – the University holds an overall Gold rating and Gold for student experience and student outcomes
Championing better work and working lives – the course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
95% of graduates are working or studying 15 months after graduating
Member of the Business Graduates Association (BGA)
