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1 The Bath BSc BSc in Business Administration BSc in Management BSc in Management with Marketing BSc in International Management BSc in Accounting and Finance BSc in International Management and Modern Languages FOR UNIVERSITIES STUDENTS WOULD RECOMMEND TO A FRIEND STUDENT EXPERIENCE SURVEY 2016 Rejoice Mawire BSc in Business Administration on placement at NHS Trust Foundation, Yeovil District Hospital for MARKETING 2017

2 Contents Welcome Why choose Bath? Great careers, great companies Which course is right for you? BSc (Hons) in Business Administration BSc (Hons) in Management Suite BSc (Hons) in Management BSc (Hons) in Management with Marketing BSc (Hons) in International Management BSc (Hons) in Management suite entry requirements The Professional Development Programme BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) in International Management with Modern Languages What else can I expect from my undergraduate degree? Accommodation and living costs Life on campus Life in Bath Scholarships, Fees, How to apply and Contact us How to find us There may be rare occasions where due to unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances it becomes necessary to make significant changes to a course or to withdraw it or part of it, (e.g. a particular unit/module). Such action could become necessary if for example the following were to occur: a key member of staff leaves the University and we are unable to find a suitable replacement (e.g. with the requisite academic knowledge/experience); a professional body or Regulator/accreditor requires changes to be made to a course or withdraws their accreditation of a course; changes have to be made to reflect legislative changes/requirements; changes have to be made to reflect changes in standards set down by relevant regulators and/or in keeping with best practice or developments related to the particular discipline/subject area; student feedback clearly indicates that immediate changes be made to a course or unit; or unexpected low recruitment to a course or unit/module means it is simply no longer viable or practical to run it. Find out more about this and other important University terms and conditions:

3 University of Bath School of Management 01 Welcome to the Bath Advantage We deliver forward-looking, practice relevant education to provide the best possible student experience. To equip students with the best possible opportunities, our academics conduct world-class research on an on-going basis. We engage business and society to influence the present and shape the future through our scholarship. Our students hear their ideas first, before anyone else, and our faculty are also always keen to discuss their latest ideas with students. The opportunity to question current thinking is positively encouraged; we want debate and critique as that is the cornerstone of a good education. It s this partnership between student and academic that accounts for why we are so highly ranked for both student satisfaction and for student employability at the end of a student s time with us. Beyond the lecture theatre, there is a great quality of life enjoyed by our students and staff. We offer a compact, safe but vibrant university campus with a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Beyond the campus, Bath as a city is simply a very beautiful place in which to study and live. People who come here to research, learn or teach will tell you that they thrive in this environment. Whilst our students may live in a world heritage city, they are equipped with an educational experience reflecting the needs of the 21st century. We are very international in our outlook, we recruit both students and faculty from around the globe, and aim to reflect the globalisation of markets and recognise the importance of being connected with a strong emphasis on the value of an extensive international alumni network. And in all of this, we are mindful of the ethical, social and environmental aspects of everything we do as a university. We want our students to have a happy and enriching study experience with us, to leave here capable of making a significant contribution to the wealth and well-being of the societies in which they will work, and to be motivated and committed to become responsible citizens within these societies. And that s what we call the Bath Advantage. Professor Veronica Hope Hailey Dean, School of Management

4 02 The Bath BSc Why choose Bath? Consistently high-ranking, exceptional links with business, excellent career prospects, and a safe and friendly campus in a beautiful city. This is the Bath Advantage. for MARKETING nd Business and for Management 2nd Accounting for and Finance FOR UNIVERSITIES STUDENTS WOULD RECOMMEND TO A FRIEND STUDENT EXPERIENCE SURVEY % of our BSc in Business Administration graduates are employed in a professional or managerial job within six months of graduation** **KIS data, Unistats We have exceptional links with the business world, and our Corporate Partners work with our students regularly, offering placements, sponsored prizes, and guest speakers.

5 Facebook f Logo CMYK /.eps Facebook f Logo CMYK /.eps University of Bath School of Management 03 We attract the brightest minds to produce the best business graduates and educate the next generation of business leaders. Our Academic Exchange Programme gives you the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities in Europe, Australia, Asia, Canada and the USA. 70 countries Our BSc students come from around 70 countries and a large proportion of our faculty have international teaching and research experience. 16,000 We have a supportive network of more than 16,000 management graduates living in over 150 countries and working in a wide range of University of Bath School of 100% 90% 100% 94% 80% 87% Results from the National Student Survey show our students to be some of the most satisfied in the UK. See course pages for full details. Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of this course 70% 60% 50% BSc in International Management and Modern Languages (Spanish & German) BSc in Business Administration BSc in Accounting and Finance (3-Year)

6 04 The Bath BSc Great careers, great companies We combine world-class teaching with corporate exposure and professional development training to make you work-ready when you graduate. Education for the real world Our graduates are extremely attractive to employers. Part of the reason for our success in producing highly employable graduates is our emphasis on providing education and training for the real world. We do this by preparing you to be work-ready through a combination of excellent teaching by leading academics, a highly successful work placement programme and excellent links with industry. We also offer professional development training, covering elements such as commercial awareness and interview skills. How we compare:* Graduate salaries & Employment six months after the course (in a Professional or Managerial job) BSc in Business Administration Bath 32,000 Loughborough 29,000 Warwick 28, % 80% 60% 40% 95% 95% 95% 90% 76% Bath is well-known for the success of its graduates, even when the employer market is tough. The Key Information Set (KIS) highlights the success of our graduates, both in terms of employment and starting salaries. Compared to similar courses at other top universities, our graduates often lead in the data. Exeter 27,000 Nottingham 22,000 20% 0% Bath Loughborough Exeter Warwick Nottingham BSc in Accounting and Finance (4-year) 100% If I was to pick out some of the factors that distinguish a Bath student from others, I would say that they tend to have a very high level of commercial awareness. They re also very resilient and able to take on challenges as they come. They re confident about taking their own stance on things. Bath 28,000 Warwick 27,000 Bristol 25,000 Cardiff 22,000 Exeter 21,000 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% 95% Bath 90% Warwick 79% Cardiff 65% Bristol 65% Exeter Hannah Neal, Graduate Recruitment Coordinator, L Oréal BSc in International Management and Modern Languages (Spanish) Source: Key Information Set, Unistats, 2016 Bath 27,000 Warwick 26,000 Nottingham 23,000 Greenwich 19, % 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% 100% 100% Bath Nottingham 90% Warwick 47% Greenwich *The institutions selected represent our immediate competitors for these courses, based on our application data.

7 University of Bath School of Management 05 Our work placement programme Good work experience is highly sought after by employers and can really set you apart from the competition when applying for jobs. We place a lot of emphasis on the value of work placements. We believe it s important for you to put what you ve learnt in the classroom into practice, before you even start your professional career. You can even earn a salary while on placement. We have a dedicated team on hand to provide you with invaluable support throughout the whole process, from securing your placement to finishing it successfully. Work placements are not a compulsory part of all our degrees, but feature in most of them. View the comparison table on page 06 to see which of our courses include a work-placement. Strong relationships with business We have links with over 300 organisations including blue-chip companies, medium and small organisations, start-ups, public sector bodies and charities. We believe in building strong, long-lasting relationships with organisations. All our students benefit from exposure to the corporate world throughout their time at Bath. Our Corporate Partners A. S. Watson, BMT Hi-Q Sigma, BMW, BP, EY, J. P. Morgan, CIL Management Consultants, PwC and Zurich regularly recruit our students, both onto placements and as graduates. They also work with us in other ways such as sponsorships of projects, prizes and events. Some of the many other organisations that recruit our students include: Key Information Set, Unistats 2016 Most common graduate roles BSc Business Administration I applied for a graduate job at Unilever, Procter & Gamble and L Oréal. I received offers from all of them Eleanor Gilmore, BSc in Business Administration Business and public service associate professional: 50% Business, research and administrative professionals: 22% Managers, directors and senior officials: 15% Information technology and telecommunication professionals: 5% Administrative occupations: 4% Media professionals: 1% Sports and fitness occupations: 1% Sales occupations: 1% What do our graduates do? Our graduates go on to a wide range of professional graduate roles across all sectors. Many find employment with blue-chip companies, sometimes as the result of successful placement. Others choose to work in small or medium-sized organisations (SMEs) or non-profit organisations. Professional Development Programme (PDP) As well as developing you academically, we aim to provide you with the professional, practical and transferable skills you need for entering the working world. We do this by offering a range of projects and activities throughout your degree such as team leadership, presentation skills, time management and communication skills. Professional qualifications Depending on the degree you choose, you may be able to get exemptions from some professional qualifications because you have already covered part of the course in your degree. See individual course details for more information. The Careers Service The University s Careers Service aims to help you develop your employability, job search and personal skills. They can also help you with finding vacation work, and host a number of recruitment events and careers fairs throughout the year. Find out more at

8 06 The Bath BSc Which course is right for you? You may already know you want to study business. You may even know you want to study business at Bath. But what else are you looking for from your degree? There are lots of features that set our courses apart both from the competition, and from each other. Some offer a specialist route, such as Marketing, while others allow you to work or study abroad. Most offer you the chance to gain work experience. Whichever degree you choose, you are guaranteed excellent teaching, personal development, and great career prospects. You may find this course chooser helpful. It highlights the features of each of our degrees so you can make a quick comparison. An interactive version of this tool is available on our website at: Courses offering core skills in business and management Courses offering a subject specialism Complete a work placement as part of your degree Complete a compulsory full year of work or study or both, overseas Opportunity for international exchange with partner business school BSc in Business Administration Page 08 BSc in Management (3-year) Page 22 BSc in Management (4-year) Page 22 BSc in Management with Marketing Page 27 BSc in International Management Page 32 BSc in Accounting and Finance (3-year) Page 38 BSc in Accounting and Finance (4-year) Page 38 BSc in International Management with Modern Languages Page 47 Note: Students on the BSc in Accounting and Finance 3-year course are permitted to transfer to the 4-year version of the degree, but not to any other courses. Students on the BSc in Management (3 or 4 years) and BSc in Management with Marketing share a flexible structure in the first year, allowing you to transfer to the other course, subject to Director of Studies approval. Transfer is only available at the end of the first year. Transferring to other courses is not permitted.

9 University of Bath School of Management 07 Should I choose BSc in Business Administration or BSc in Management? If you still need help deciding, try our online Course Chooser tool or contact us at bsc@management.bath.ac.uk What are the similarities between the BSc in Business Administration and the BSc in Management Suite? Direct access to managers, business practitioners and policy makers. As early as induction week, you will be introduced to our corporate partners and these types of interactions will continue throughout your course. Cutting edge business and management education built on strong academic foundations. You will be taught by top academics from around the world who use leading research in their teaching. Modern and varied teaching methods including lectures, seminars, workshops, applied case studies, role plays, games, reflective exercises, action learning and online activities such as wikis, blogs and video lectures. Diverse assessments which assist the development of your transferable skills and provide critical feedback to aid your learning progress. Outstanding personalised professional development support in preparation for your placement. A close knit cohort of students within and across the courses, with open, international mind-sets and excellent employment prospects upon graduation. What are the differences between the BSc in Business Administration and the BSc in Management Suite? Features BSc in Business Administration (BBA) BSc Management Suite (BMan, BIM, BMM) Length 4 years (First year and final year at university middle two years split between study and professional experience) 3 or 4 years (Two years of academic study before going on placement in Year three. Or three consecutive years of academic study on the 3 year BSc Management course.) Placements Incorporates two six-month work placements. This variety gives you the chance to try out two different sectors and/or organisations. The first placement takes place at the start of Year two. Incorporates one, year-long placement in Year three (on the 4 year courses only). Being year-long, it means you can really get to know an organisation/management area and potentially get involved with a substantial project for the placement provider. Subject flexibility Highly flexible subject choice after the first year where you can tailor the degree to suit your own interests through your module selections. Each has a subject core (strategy & entrepreneurship/ international issues/marketing) but all offer a degree of optional modules from Year two onwards. Study abroad The BBA offers you the opportunity to study at one of our partner schools in Year four. This opportunity is only available on the BSc in International Management, as part of Year three. Student profile High energy, competitive, ready to give things a go. You need to be self-confident and mature from the outset as you interview with companies in the first year, and go on placement at the start of your second year. Contemplative and considered. You learn as much about yourself and your working preferences as you do about your subjects in the two years of academic study before you go on placement in Year three.

10 08 The Bath BSc in Business Administration BSc (Hons) in Business Administration The unique BBA course at Bath has a number of distinctive elements including two six-month placements in different companies, and the chance to undertake a project for a real organisation. As one of the UK s top business and management degrees, the BSc in Business Administration has some outstanding features. Firstly, it offers two six-month placements, as opposed to the more common one-year placement. Having two placements means you have the chance to experience two different jobs in two different companies, giving you a much better idea of your preferred career path. We have links with over 300 organisations and a dedicated team to help you secure the right placement. A second key feature is project work or action learning, which plays an important role throughout the course. In Years two and three, you take part in Action and Research projects. The Final Year Project (FYP), another key differentiator of the course, allows you to undertake real research and consultancy, in a team, for a client organisation. From the second year, you are able to customise your route through the course, specialising in subjects of your choice. See the course structure diagram opposite for details of the options currently available. Finally, in Year four, semester one you can apply to study abroad at one of our prestigious partner business schools in Europe, Asia, Australia, the USA or Canada. Fast facts UCAS Code: N100 Duration: 4 years Placements: 2 x 6 months Males: 57%; Females: 43% Nationalities represented: 52 BSc in Business Administration students on placement at HelloFresh Structure and content The BBA is structured to give you a solid foundation in all the basic disciplines of management followed by the opportunity to specialise by choosing from a wide range of units. The academic content of the degree is informed by the latest research and through our close links with industry, commerce and the public sector. Ruxandra Ioanitescu & Mathew Barlow, BSc in Business Administration students on placement at Superdrug

11 University of Bath School of Management 09 Course structure Semester 1 Semester 2 Year 1 Compulsory units: Introduction to Business Law; Business and Society; Law in Context; Business Economics; Business Data Analysis; People and Organisations 1; Accounting for Managers; Quantitative Methods; People and Organisations 2; Corporate Finance and Investment Appraisal. Year 2 First work placement Compulsory units: Research Project Optional units (select four): Economic Thought & Policy; Statistics for Business 1; Company Law; Economics of Strategy: The Firm; Managing Enterprise Information Systems; Marketing; Operations Management; Management Accounting; Supply Management; Human Resource Management 1; Corporate Responsibility: Principles and Perspectives; Accounting and Decision Making for Managers; People and Innovation. Year 3 Compulsory units: Action Project Before your second placement, you take units which include more advanced studies in existing subjects and/or new subjects Optional units (select four): Statistics for Business II; Consumer Psychology; Financial Accounting and Reporting; Business Forecasting; Commercial Contracts; Principles of Finance for Managers; Economics of Strategy: Rivalry; E-business; Brand Management; Foundations for International Business; Project Management; Decision Making & Leadership; Business and the Natural Environment; Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance Practice. Second work placement Year 4 Compulsory units: Final Year Project Optional units (select four): Developing New Products and Services Theory; Advanced Advertising Theory; Employment Law; Strategic Management; Treasury Management; Advanced Consumer Behaviour; Business to Business Marketing; Decision-making; Privacy, Trust and Security in Information Systems; Advanced Financial Accounting; Marketing and Society; Antitrust and Strategy; Depth Psychology of the Organisations; Depth Psychology of the Consumer; Advanced Management Accounting; Financial Markets: Equity; Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Power & Commitment in Organisations. If you are taking part in the International Academic Exchange programme, this will take the place of the four units. Compulsory units: Final Year Project Optional units (select four): Advanced Corporate Finance; Strategy & Human Resource Management; International Business Law; Investment Banking; Virtual Organising: Understanding Group Behaviour Online; Management Consulting: Data Driven Approaches; Risk Management and Internal Control; Economic Governance and Industrial Policy; Doing Business in China: Opportunities and Challenges; Business Strategy in the Global Economy; Contemporary Issues in Business and Society; International Marketing Management; Auditing and Accountability; Investment and Trading; Sustainable Operations Management; Financial Markets: Derivatives; UK Tax and Tax Planning for the Growing Business; Behavioural Finance; Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Leading and Managing Change; Financial Statement Analysis and Security Valuation; Business and Marketing in a Digital World; Management Science. Note: Languages can also be taken (extra-curricular) All units shown are subject to change. For the most up-to-date list visit There may be rare occasions where due to unforeseen or unavoidable circumstance it becomes necessary to make significant changes to a course or to withdraw it or part of it (e.g. a particular unit/module). Find out more about this and other important University terms and conditions:

12 010 The Bath BSc in Business Administration Placements The average salary of a BBA intern in 2016 was 21k and the highest salary paid was 47k.* Key feature Work placements The BBA is one of a few degrees in the country to offer two six-month work placements giving you the opportunity to experience work in two different sectors and organisations. This enables you to get a feel for the type of work you prefer and in which direction to take your future career. The practical experience can also help you make a more informed choice of units when you return from your first placement. Going out on placement at the end of Year one means you can relate theory to practice at an early stage in the course. Discussions in class are also enriched by students varied work experiences, and business contacts made on placement can also prove useful later in the degree. First placement The first placement takes place in semester one of Year two and introduces you to the operations and management of organisations. You can be based in one department, where you will take on a specific role or work on a single project; or you can experience short periods in several departments, allowing you to gain a broad overview of the organisation. These placements can often take place in an SME or a start-up which provides excellent professional exposure to the working world. Check out our student blogs Second placement The second placement takes place in semester two of Year three. This placement is more likely to be linked to the specialised studies that you have chosen to pursue from Year two onwards, and the business sector and job you choose are likely to relate closely to your future career aspirations. In general, the work tends to be of a more responsible nature and will frequently be of the same type and level as that expected of graduate trainees. Project work is likely to provide the framework for this placement. Want to get a real insight into what it s like as a student at Bath? Go to: blogs.bath.ac.uk/students to hear from students who are blogging their experience as it happens! It is possible to work abroad during your second placement; however these opportunities are very limited and the competition for places is high. International placements In 2015, international placements were arranged at PwC in Hong Kong, BMW in Munich and Nestlé in Switzerland. Students have also recently sourced their own international placement including: UEFA in Switzerland, Adidas in Germany, Volvo in Sweden and WPP Group in Vietnam. What job could I be doing on placement? The range of jobs available to BBAs is diverse. Here are some examples: Marketing: Assistant Brand Manager; Technical Marketing Assistant; Media Planner & Buyer Supply Chain Management: E-commerce Analyst Banking, Finance and Accountancy: Global Investment Manager; Mergers & Acquisition Analyst; Audit or Tax trainee; Treasury Assistant Human Resources: International Recruitment Consultant; Training Coordinator IT: Systems Analyst; Project Analyst Recent BBA placement providers have included: Accenture AKQA AXA BNY Mellon Citi Crossrail Danone EBay Deloitte Hello Fresh IMS Health L Oréal M & G Investments Nestlé Nomura Npower Oliver Wyman Property Solutions RSM International Rocket Internet Stirling Dynamics UBS Unilever Vodafone Westfield Zurich *2016 data (per annum, pro rata)

13 University of Bath School of Management 011 Amber Perry & Sam Braili, BSc in Business Administration students on placement at The Perfume Shop Bath students are quite well rounded; they are not just academic. They know the real world which is really important because when you are in the office environment, it really matters. Bhavik Davda, Head of CRM, Superdrug

14 012 The Bath BSc in Business Administration Learning through project work Action learning is a key theme throughout the degree. It requires you to reflect on your own experiences, through group work and discussion, in order to improve performance. You are given two opportunities to develop vital skills for your Final Year Project, in Year two and three: Key feature Final Year Project (FYP) In your final year, you have the opportunity to get off campus and work on a real-life project with a real-life organisation with real-life consequences! 1 Research Project The Research Project allows you to develop an understanding of what research is and the different research methods available. It also teaches you how to plan a research project. You will develop an understanding of how to produce research problems and questions, proposal writing, literature reviews, research methods and ethical issues. The unit will also provide you with an understanding of theoretical issues underlying management research and how this relates to our understanding of knowledge and truth. You will complete a critical evaluation of a piece of academic literature and a small-scale research project as part of the assessment for this unit. Action Project The Action Project allows you to tackle a practical problem and to begin to apply some of the concepts, techniques and skills you have acquired during the taught parts of the course. It also provides you with an introduction to group organisation and project management, useful for the Final Year Project. Working as part of a team of five or six, you will organise an event or initiative of your choosing with the aim of supporting a charitable organisation. Organisations may be local, national or international. The project will allow you to demonstrate your ability to plan a practical activity and adapt your objectives to meet the needs of the situation. At the end of the project, you will present your findings and submit a written report. Here are a few examples of previous Action Projects: A comedy show that raised funds and awareness for Designability, a national charity that creates life-changing assistive technologies. A bicycle competition that raised funds and awareness for Get Kids Going!; a national charity supplying sports wheelchairs for children and young adults. In collaboration with Villers Park Education Trust whose mission is to remove barriers to social mobility, a team of students taught classes about management and studying at university to a group of a secondary school pupils from less advantaged backgrounds Final Year Project (FYP) The Final Year Project is where the knowledge and concepts you have acquired during the taught course come face-to-face with the practitioner world. It provides an opportunity to apply your learning to a real business problem, normally commissioned by a client organisation. Students agree the project is one of the most demanding but rewarding aspects of the degree and a big plus for their CV - whatever fields they decide to enter. The project is essentially an investigation that involves designing a research plan in conjunction with your client, carrying out the research before writing up a report and presenting it to the client and the university assessment panel. The project might be a piece of research on a new market opportunity, a comparative study of best practice in the industry or a study of employee or customer perceptions. The Final Year Project contributes 20% towards your final mark. Projects have been carried out for a wide variety of charities, SMEs and multinational corporations both in the UK and abroad. Recent project sponsors include ABInBev, Accenture, Action on Addiction, Bayer, BMW, Cisco, IMS Health, L Oréal, Moet Hennessy, Novum Law, Royal Mail, Superdrug, Theatre Royal Bath, Carers Centre, Vodafone and Zurich. Below are some examples of previous projects: 1. Marketing for a High-Tech Start-Up: Effectively Engaging and Leveraging Online Communities. 2. Project Supermen. Motivation or Retail Stimuli: What Really Drives the Male Consumer? 3. Increasing engagement amongst beneficiaries: a study into the non-profit sector. 2 3

15 University of Bath School of Management 013 The academic exchange provided a fantastic opportunity to get outside of my comfort zone and learn in a culture completely different from the UK Jacob Brammer, on exchange at NTU, Singapore Teaching methods and assessment You will benefit from a wide range of teaching methods including lectures, seminars and practical workshops. You may analyse case studies or video-based material, take part in a role-play, or visit companies and other organisations, throughout the course. Various methods are used to assess your progress. Some units place emphasis on formal examinations combined with coursework, which might take the form of an essay or small group project. Other assessments are based on individual projects or portfolio work which may last several weeks. The work you complete in your second and third year accounts for 32% of the total marks awarded, while the remaining 68% is attributable to the work you do in your final year. The marks you gain in the first year do not count towards the degree; however you must pass the first year in order to progress to Year two. International academic exchange The School of Management Academic Exchange Programme gives you the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities in Europe, the USA, Australia, Canada and Asia. As a BBA student you have the opportunity to join the exchange in the first semester of your final year. The language of instruction for the exchange is English. The advantages include: Take courses not available in Bath Experience a different academic, social and cultural environment Carry out your Final Year Project in an international context Expand your knowledge of international business Enhance your CV, widening the range of opportunities for your future career Callum Rushforth and Jacob Brammer BSc in Business Administration students on exchange at NTU. Our current BBA partners are: Europe Norwegian School of Management BI, Oslo Rotterdam School of Management, Netherlands Copenhagen Business School, Denmark Bocconi University, Italy Asia City U, Hong Kong Nanyang Technical University (NTU), Singapore USA University of Texas, Austin College of Business, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Canada University of York, Toronto Simon Fraser University, Vancouver Queen s University, Ontario HEC, Montreal Australia University of Western Australia, Perth University of Queensland, Brisbane University of Sydney Please note that this list of institutions is under constant review and may change at any time. Please see the website for the most up to date information.

16 014 The Bath BSc in Business Administration Careers 95% of our Business Administration students are employed in graduate roles (of those employed within six months). Excellent career prospects Lili Papadimitriou, BSc in Business Administration on placement at Google Our BBA graduates have an excellent record of success. The latest Unistats data shows that 95% of our Business Administration students who were employed within six months of graduating were working in a professional or managerial role a higher proportion than most competitor universities offering similar degrees. BBA students are particularly attractive to employers as they experience two work placements and a variety of project work whilst on the course. BBA graduates go on to a wide range of jobs across all sectors. Many find employment with blue-chip companies, while some choose to work in SMEs or non-profit organisations. A smaller number opt for postgraduate study. Professional qualifications BBA students can get exemptions from professional qualifications offered by The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), depending on which units have been selected. Recent BBA graduate companies and roles Abercrombie & Fitch AB InBev Accenture AKQA Capgemini Citigroup Facebook Google HSBC L Oréal Nomura PwC Rocket Internet Tesco PLC UBS Vodafone Willis Towers Watson UNISTATS Merchandise Planner Employer Brand Manager Management Consultant, Technology Consultant, Digital Analyst Associate User Experience Architect Management Consultant Investment Banking Analyst Graduate Recruiter Account Manager, Account Strategist, Supply & Launch Coordinator Sector Advisory Analyst Product Manager, CMI Analyst Operations Analyst Claims Advisory, Consulting HR Manager Operations Development Equity Sales Finance Marketing Graduate Business Analyst How the BBA performed 94% satisfied with the course 95% employed within six months of graduating 32,000 average salary six months after graduating

17 University of Bath School of Management 015 Entry requirements We look for applications from students whose subjects demonstrate a range of conceptual, numerical, analytical and discursive abilities at the highest level. Entry requirements These reflect the content of the course, which ranges from managerial subjects such as Human Resource Management, to those subjects which require conceptual skills, such as Economic Analysis, and technical skills such as Finance. We place a strong a strong emphasis on the balance between theory and practice. You must be able to construct strong arguments and to interpret numerical information Preferred subject combinations We prefer A Level (or equivalent) combinations drawn from traditional subject areas. Together the subjects should demonstrate a range of numerical, analytical and discursive abilities at the highest level. Candidates offering the following types of narrow subject combinations are less likely to receive an offer: Business Studies and Economics Accounting and Business Studies English Literature and English Language Mathematics and Further Mathematics. We accept Business Studies A Level although it is not a pre-requisite. Many students make a great success of their time on our courses without having taken a business-related qualification before. Academic requirements A Levels International Baccalaureate European Baccalaureate Typical offer: 82%. Other qualifications Languages which are intended for non-native speakers are not normally acceptable when taken by native speakers of that language. Additionally, applicants should offer no more than one of the following subjects: Accounting Applied Business Studies Applied Science Art and Design Commerce Communications Studies Dance Design and Technology Typical offer: AAA or A*AB General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded. Grade B in GSCE Maths and English is required. Languages which are intended for non-native speakers are not normally acceptable when taken by native speakers of that language Preference will be shown to applicants with a strong GCSE profile which should include a high proportion of A or 7 (or above) grades. Alternative offer: AAB plus one of the following: Grade A in an EPQ Grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate Grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives. Students presenting with one of the above project qualifications should receive both the typical offer and the alternative. Typical offer: 36 points With a 6,6,6 or 7,6,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects. We accept a range of other qualifications. To find out more go to: go.bath.ac.uk/businessadmin Drama / Theatre Studies Film Studies Food, Science & Technology Home Economics ICT Leisure Studies Media Studies Music Technology Performance Studies Performing Arts Photography Physical Education English language If English is not your first language we require evidence of your English proficiency. The minimum requirement for Business Administration is IELTS 7.0 with no less than 7.0 in any component. You should submit your results by 31st July. For a list of other English language qualifications we accept please go to our English Language Requirements at go.bath.ac.uk/englishrequirements

18 016 The Bath BSc in Business Administration Meet our students Glenn Herriott, BSc in Business Administration student on placement at HelloFresh I visited Bath on an Open Day and was blown away by the incredible campus and when I met the lecturers they were all extremely knowledgeable. The fact that Bath was ranked number one for Student Satisfaction in 2013 and 2014, told me that Bath would be somewhere I would be happy as well as somewhere I would learn a significant amount. I have the freedom to choose my modules depending on what interests me and there are so many varied and exciting modules to choose from. I can adapt my modules to suit the exact career I wish to go into. I love the fact that I get to go on two work placements, both of which are with large companies fulfilling important roles and responsibilities. I am confident that I will have an exciting career in business, and this is in large part, due to the assistance from the University of Bath and its incredible lecturers. I m currently on placement at HelloFresh in Shoreditch, London. It s a billion-dollar global start-up company that is changing the way the world eats through providing healthy, nutritious meal boxes if you subscribe to HelloFresh you get all the ingredients delivered to your door along with several different, tasty recipes to follow so you can make world-class dishes. I m a procurement assistant, working hard to ensure that HelloFresh put the highest quality and tastiest ingredients inside the boxes. I feel my placement will be beneficial because I have adapted to working in a fast-moving, high-pressure environment. I now feel much more confident in driving changes and making decisions. I am much more organised in my day-to-day working life, which will help me tremendously in my future career. The placements team have been absolutely amazing in ensuring that my CV and cover letter were ready to send off to employers. Their ongoing support whilst on placement is hugely valuable. I owe so much of my success at HelloFresh to the placements team at Bath. A typical week as an undergraduate student involves attending high-quality lecturers, run by inspirational academics. In seminars we delve much deeper into the subject and debate and challenge assumptions with fellow students. In addition, there is a huge array of exciting sports and societies to get involved in. Bath is a fantastic city, with loads of fun to be had whatever time or day. I loved running the Bath Half marathon last year and raising 150 for Bath s university charity Raise and Give in the process. It was a surreal feeling, being cheered on by friends, family and Bath residents, especially when I crossed the line! I have enjoyed meeting so many fantastic friends, living in a wonderful area, and learning so many new aspects of business. I feel extremely privileged to have been given the opportunity to study at Bath and work at HelloFresh.

19 University of Bath School of Management 017 During my placement, I have adapted to working in a fast-moving, high-pressure environment. I now feel much more confident in driving changes and making decisions. I am much more organised in my day-to-day working life, which will help me tremendously in my future career. Glenn Herriott, BSc in Business Administration student on placement at HelloFresh

20 018 The Bath BSc in Business Administration Meet our graduates Stefana Covalciuc, BSc in Business Administration now working at Bain & Company I chose to study the BBA at Bath firstly because of its uniquely tailored course a perfect combination between theory and practical experience at top tier companies. As a very proactive person, I wanted my undergraduate degree to be a real challenge, to constantly stimulate me while offering me the necessary flexibility to adapt to new circumstances. Secondly, I wanted to grow in an international environment and to have the opportunity to interact with students from different countries and the BBA most definitely comprised of a diverse pool of talent. Lastly, the course s prestige and reputation attracted me because I knew it would increase my prospects of getting a job after graduating. For my first placement I worked in Commercial Banking at HSBC London. For my second I worked in the Economic Department for the Permanent Mission of Romania at the United Nations in New York. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to try both the private and the public sector because I could not decide which one attracted me more. Through its curricula, the BBA course provided me with the necessary skills and knowledge to embark on both experiences and perform at the highest level. At the same time, it allowed me to explore and then decide the professional path that I wanted to pursue in the long-term. During my exchange I went to City University of Hong Kong, which was a challenging, but incredibly rewarding experience. After my exchange I felt I became more mature and open to new cultures. The international exchange really pushed my limits and patience because I had a short amount of time to adapt to a completely different culture. Luckily my roommate, who was a local student, was very kind and introduced me to the city as well as invited me to integrate in their community. The lecturers were excited to have international students and they were always challenging us with new questions. This was actually my favourite part, because in Hong Kong the classes are quite small and students have time to interact and debate about different topics. The lectures were intellectually stimulating because you always had to engage with others as well as prepare in advance for the class. I remember having a class on negotiation analysis where the professor asked us to do a small video of us negotiating in a nearby market. At the time it took me out of my comfort zone, yet I managed to overcome my own inhibitions with the help of others. Besides work, I also had the time to taste the Asian culture through different events organised by other exchange students. Every weekend there was something new going on which was very exciting! Looking back on my undergraduate experience it is very hard to choose one particular moment that I enjoyed the most. The whole course was absolutely fantastic and I feel that each experience, be it a university term, a placement or the international exchange in Hong Kong was just as valuable and satisfying. Each opportunity changed me in a positive way. I have enhanced my knowledge and I became more aware of and confident in my own potential. The BBA course is a race against your own limits that you end up winning in the end. However, the international exchange in Hong Kong was truly unique and perhaps will be the memory I will cherish the most throughout my career as it totally changed my mind set and opened my eyes to new horizons. Since graduating from Bath, I have completed my MSc in Management, Organisations and Governance at London School of Economics and Political Science. This was a great opportunity for me to explore more in-depth the subject of entrepreneurship and how one can succeed in building top performing organisations. After that I decided to further pursue this path by giving back to society and took six months off, during which I have worked for Endeavor South Africa in Johannesburg for four months. During my time there I had the opportunity to interact with local entrepreneurs and support the Endeavor team in setting up a VC fund aimed at investing in successful African start-ups. In 2016 I joined Bain & Company and am now working in the Consumer Products & Retail industry.

21 University of Bath School of Management 019 The whole course was absolutely fantastic Each opportunity changed me in a positive way. I have enhanced my knowledge and become more aware of and confident in my own potential. The BBA course is a race against your own limits that you end up winning in the end. Stefana Covalciuc, BSc in Business Administration now working at Bain & Company.

22 020 The Bath BSc in Management suite BSc in Management Suite Develop the business skills and gain the practical experience you need to pursue a variety of business careers with our suite of Management degrees. BSc (Hons) in Management (3 or 4 years) BSc (Hons) in Management with Marketing (4 years) BSc (Hons) in International Management (4 years) Our BSc in Management degrees all provide you with a solid foundation in the key business disciplines but each one has unique features, depending on your chosen career path. They share a flexible structure in the first year, allowing you to study alongside other students in the suite. Year one all BSc in Management courses Business Analytics Business Context Accounting for Managers Introduction to Business Economics Principle of Organisational Behaviour Introduction to International Business Environment Introduction to Finance Principles of Marketing Operations Management Introduction to Managing People. BSc in Management (3 years) BSc in Management (4 years) See page 22 BSc in Management with Marketing (4 years) See page 27 BSc in International Management (4 years) See page 32 Bath has such an incredible campus and international exposure with great faculty. Studying here is one of the best decisions I have ever made. Not only the course but the Professional Development sessions and my placement in the School of Management s Marketing and External Relations Team have helped me grow as an individual and transformed my personality for the better. Vidushi Gupta BSc in Management student on placement at University of Bath School of Management

23 University of Bath School of Management 021 Vidushi Gupta & Philipp Cheng, BSc in Management students

24 022 The Bath BSc in Management BSc (Hons) in Management (3 or 4 years) The BSc in Management is a general management degree, designed to provide you with the advanced knowledge and skills you need to excel in a wide range of business roles. The course has a number of exciting features, including a unique Entrepreneurship Project, training in strategy management in the final year, and the opportunity to acquire transferable skills. If you choose to complete the four-year version of the degree, you will undertake a 12-month work placement in one of the many organisations with which we have links. Structure and content In Year one, all students take introductory units in core business subjects such as Marketing, Operations, Finance and Economics. In Year two, you build on this foundation, developing your knowledge of these subjects, while personalising your studies with units of your choice, such as Decision Making & Leadership or Supply Management. Year three is the placement year, if you have chosen the four-year version of the degree. In your final year, you study Strategy and Entrepreneurship and choose further options from a wide range, such as Treasury Management, International Business Law or Leading and Managing Change. See the course structure diagram on page 024 for full details of all units. The work placement (4-year course) We have one of the best placements schemes in the country, with an excellent reputation among the major graduate recruiters. Key feature The Entrepreneurship Project The Entrepreneurship Project offers an exciting opportunity for you to engage in a practical entrepreneurship activity with other students and to apply some of the concepts, techniques and skills you will have acquired during your studies. Working in a group, you will identify a business idea, create a business plan and put your idea into action. You ll then gather and analyse the results of your venture, producing a written report and presenting your findings. The Entrepreneurship Project takes place in the final year as a core unit for students on the three-year course, and as an optional unit for those on the four-year course. The four-year version of our BSc in Management degree includes a compulsory 12-month work placement in your third year, providing you with in-depth knowledge of your preferred work environment. The placement experience can provide you with a real advantage in the competitive job market. You can acquire important transferable skills while on placement and, in most cases, earn a salary. You will have the help and support of our dedicated placements team throughout your placement experience. What job could I be doing on placement? We have links with over 300 companies and have placement opportunities in large, medium and small organisations, including public sector bodies and charities. See Great careers, great companies on page 04 for more information on the companies we work with. The range of placement employers and roles undertaken by BSc Management students is diverse; here are some examples Fast facts UCAS Code: 3-year N200 4-year N201 Type and duration: 3-year, full time 4-year, with placement Males: 52%; Females: 48% Nationalities represented: 37 Entrepreneurship is an open-ended journey, in which one treads forward without the assuredness of complete knowledge. The Entrepreneurship Project will enable students to face uncertainty, unlock creativity, and embrace learning. It will cement a foundation for becoming an agent of innovation in a variety of business settings. Professor Dimo Dimov of placement providers and the roles undertaken: Accenture Analyst AXA RFP Intern BOSCH Personal Assistant to Managing Director Deloitte Analyst EDF Energy Industrial Placement EY Audit Placement GSK Category Executive L Oréal Commercial & Marketing Intern Morgan Stanley Analyst UBS Communications and Branding Intern Unilever Marketing Intern

25 University of Bath School of Management 023 Placements and Careers The average salary of a Management intern in 2016 was 18k and the highest salary paid was 31k. The Professional Development Programme (PDP) As well as developing academically, you will gain practical and transferable skills to prepare you for the working world. We do this by offering a range of projects and activities throughout your degree such as mock interviews, team leadership, time management, presentation and communication skills. More information on the PDP is available on Page 037. Who will be teaching me? As a School, we have an international reputation for the quality of our academic staff and their work. The lecturers who will be teaching you form part of a faculty that produces cutting-edge research in the field of management, often informing policy at the highest levels of business and society. This research feeds directly into the teaching you receive, meaning you are exposed to the latest thinking on a subject and always hear new ideas first. Teaching methods and assessment A range of teaching methods are used, including lectures, seminars and tutorials. The majority of units are assessed by formal examinations or coursework. The work you complete in your second year accounts for 32% of the total marks awarded, while the remaining 68% is attributable to the work you do in your final year. The marks you gain in your first year do not count towards the degree; however you must pass the year in order to progress to Year two. You must also pass the placement year but the marks do not count towards your final degree. Career prospects The BSc in Management was launched in 2014 so no employability data are available yet. However, given the high employability rates of our other students, we are confident that graduates of the BSc in Management will be highly sought after by employers. Within six months of graduating, 95% of our BSc in Business Administration students are employed in professional roles and are achieving an average salary of 32k. Take another look at page 04 for our career data. Philipp Cheng, Final Year BSc in Management student Check out our student blogs Want to get a real insight into what it s like as a student at Bath? Go to: blogs.bath.ac.uk/students to hear from students who are blogging their experience as it happens!

26 024 The Bath BSc in Management Course structure Year 1 Compulsory units: Business Analytics; Business Context; Accounting for Managers; Introduction to Business Economics; Principle of Organisational Behaviour; Introduction to International Business Environment; Introduction to Finance; Principles of Marketing; Operations Management; Introduction to Managing People. Year 2 Compulsory units: Managing Finance in a Multinational Company; Consumer Psychology; Managing the Multinational Enterprise; Foundations of Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Intermediate Business Analytics; UK Business Law. Optional units (select two): Business and Strategy in Emerging Markets; Foundation for International Business; Project Management; Decision Making & Leadership; Business and the Natural Environment; Business Forecasting. Optional units (select two): Strategic Marketing Communications; Brand Management; Managing Across Cultures and Contexts; Supply Management; Economics of Strategy: The Firm; Accounting & Decision Making for Managers; Managing Enterprise Information Systems; Corporate Responsibility: Principles and Perspectives; People and Innovation. Year 3 Placement year (4-year course) Year 3/4 Compulsory units: Strategy; International Strategy in Practice; Entrepreneurship Project (3-year only). Optional units (select three for 3-year or four for 4-year): Advanced Advertising Management; Developing New Products and Services Theory; Employment Law; E-Business; Economics of Strategy: Rivalry; Treasury Management; Business to Business Marketing; Decision Making; Privacy Trust and Security in Information Systems; Marketing and Society; Antitrust and Strategy; Depth Psychology of Organisations; Depth Psychology of Consumer; Entrepreneurship Project (4-year only). Optional units (select four): International Marketing Management; Contemporary Issues in Business and Society; Business and Marketing in a Digital World; Management Consulting: Data Driven Approaches; International Business Law; Doing Business in China: Opportunities and Challenges; Strategy & Human Resource Management; Investment Banking; Virtual Organizing: Understanding Group Behaviour Online; Risk Management & Internal Control; Economic Governance & Industrial Policy; UK Tax and Tax Planning for the Growing Business; Audit and Accountability; Investment and Trading; Sustainable Operations Management; Leading & Managing Change; Advanced Consumer Research; Management Science; Financial Statement Analysis and Security Valuation. Note: Languages can also be taken (extra-curricular) All units shown are subject to change. For the most up-to-date list visit There may be rare occasions where due to unforeseen or unavoidable circumstance it becomes necessary to make significant changes to a course or to withdraw it or part of it (e.g. a particular unit/module). Find out more about this and other important University terms and conditions:

27 University of Bath School of Management 025 The biggest deciding factor when choosing a university was the placement opportunity. As a young adult, it is hard to be sure of the career you want to follow. Madeline Barfoot, BSc in Management student on placement at Unilever

28 026 The Bath BSc in Management Meet our students Madeline Barfoot, BSc in Management student with placement The biggest deciding factor when choosing a university was Although I knew I wanted to go into business, I was unsure the placement opportunity. As a young adult, it is hard to be about the specifics. A BSc Management course has quite a sure of the career you want to follow. The chance to do a year broad scope and will teach you skills which are applicable to in industry helps to guide this decision and shape your future. a large variety of careers. This will give you more time to decide The placement opportunities offered at Bath are above and on the details of your future. It doesn t matter whether you want beyond other universities. The experienced and dedicated to go into Marketing, Finance or Management, whether you placements team support students in gaining great placements want to start your own business or work as an employee with top companies. a degree in Management will help you succeed in any of these areas. For my placement, I am working at Unilever in Marketing as a Global Assistant Brand Manager. I have worked with a hugely diverse team of talented individuals from all around the world and have worked closely with other functions such as Finance and Research & Development. The placement experience at first seems daunting but we received weekly PDP lectures from the placements team to prepare us for the application period. These sessions were hugely useful for CV development, cover letter writing, preparing us for online tests and interviews some of these skills that I had never previously learnt. We also had a mock interview with an employer which was invaluable in helping us understand the process and how we would perform in the pressured interview environment. The best thing about studying at Bath is the community feel achieved by a campus university with staff and students that deeply care about making everyone happy and comfortable. This enables great academic and non-academic achievements by all. Philipp Cheng, Final Year BSc in Management student Bath s School of Management is consistently ranked as one of the top business schools in the country and has an excellent reputation among employers. Furthermore, the University of Bath is one of the few institutes that provides students with the opportunity to take a placement year. In that year, you are able to gain experience in the industry and get a feel for the dynamics of a full-time job. In order to ensure that you will get the job you want, the university has set up a great careers service department, which will actively advise and help you during your job search. Students have great opportunities to engage in many different clubs and societies. From playing all kinds of sports to participating in the arts Baths offers fun extra-curricular opportunities for everyone and if you think that something is missing, you can just make a society yourself. Although the academic standard is quite high, a week at the University of Bath entails much more than just reading books and writing essays. I personally play basketball three times a week, engage in social entrepreneurship projects and meet my friends regularly. If you can manage your time well, the possibilities of what you can do are (pretty much) endless. Bath is a campus university, which means that the student community is very close from day one. That makes it easy to find friends and to feel comfortable in no time. Moreover, the student body is culturally diverse and the interactions with your peers from different countries will broaden your horizon.

29 University of Bath School of Management 027 BSc (Hons) in Management with Marketing (4 years) Become a marketing specialist with a thorough understanding of management and invaluable marketing work experience. Marketing is an important function in any organisation and can contribute significantly towards its success. Understanding customer needs and behaviour through research, developing campaigns to promote products and services, and responding to changes in the market are just some of the responsibilities of a marketer. Marketing embraces psychology and consumer behaviour, economics and accountancy, management and innovation, sociology and culture. Our BSc in Management with Marketing provides a solid grounding in the key areas of business practice, while giving you the specialist knowledge and skills required to excel in a professional marketing role. Structure and content In Year one, all students take introductory units in core business subjects such as Marketing, Operations, Finance and Economics (see page 029 for full details of Year one). In Year two, you build on this foundation, while developing the depth of your marketing knowledge with subjects such as Brand Management, Consumer Psychology and Strategic Marketing Communications. You can also choose three options from a wide selection, including Decision-making & Leadership, UK Business Law, and Business and Strategy in Emerging Markets. Year three is the placement year, where you will get to work in a marketing role in one of the many organisations we have links with. In your final year, you continue to grow your marketing expertise with further specialist units such as Developing New Products and Key feature Developing New Products and Services (Year 4) Innovation of goods and services is fundamental to the continued success of businesses and their brands. Developing New Products and Services, an exciting module specially designed for the BSc in Management with Marketing, will introduce you to the analytical principles and management practices of innovation and new product development. Developing New Products and Services will give you the opportunity to work in a team and develop your creative, analytical and evaluative skills by developing an idea for a product from a brief, through to prototyping and planning the product launch. This core unit takes place in the final year of your degree. Services, Advanced Advertising Management and Marketing & Society. Further options are also available to choose from in Year four so you can tailor your studies to suit your interests. See the full course structure on page 029. The work placement (Year three) We have one of the best placements schemes in the country, with an excellent reputation among the major graduate recruiters. The BSc in Management with Marketing includes a 12-month work placement in your third year, providing you with valuable, hands-on experience of working in a professional marketing environment at one of the many organisations we have links with. Your placement will provide you with the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge you have gained on the course in a practical business environment. You will acquire important transferable skills and, in virtually all cases, earn a salary. Most importantly, completing a placement can provide you with a real advantage in a highly competitive job market. You will have the help and support of our dedicated Placements Team throughout your placement experience. What job could I be doing on placement? We have links with over 300 companies and have placement opportunities in large, medium and small organisations, including public sector bodies, charities and blue-chip organisations. The Fast facts UCAS Code: NN25 Type and duration: 4-year, with placement Males: 22%; Females: 78% Nationalities represented: 33 range of placement employers and roles undertaken by BSc Management with Marketing students is diverse. Here are some examples of placement providers and the roles undertaken: Apple Buzz Marketing Danone Volvic Intern Firebrand Training Digital Marketing Assistant IBM Integration Outbound Support Intel Sales Support Intern McDonalds Communications Assistant Europe Microsoft Product Marketing Intern Moet Hennessy Commercial Development Intern Ted Baker Marketing Intern The Walt Disney Company Media Intern Unilever Marketing Intern Yeo Valley PR & Advertising Creating an entrepreneurial environment for innovation, and developing the skills and competence to successfully bring innovative products and services to market, is fundamental to the future success of organisations in highly competitive and increasingly globalised markets. Professor Avi Shankar

30 028 The Bath BSc in Management with Marketing Placements and Careers The average salary of a Marketing intern in 2016 was 18k and the highest salary paid was 22k. The best experience so far was the opportunity to be a part of Enactus Bath, which is a student-run enterprise on campus. I worked with students from various degree backgrounds and utilized the knowledge I gained in my courses into a practical environment. Being a student at Bath is demanding, however this is teaching me how to grow independently, manage my time efficiently and most importantly make unforgettable memories. Ekaterina Rasouli, BSc in Management with Marketing student The Professional Development Programme (PDP) As well as developing academically, you will gain practical and transferable skills to prepare you for the working world. We do this by offering a range of projects and activities throughout your degree such as mock interviews, team leadership, time management, presentation and communication skills. More information on the PDP is available on Page 037. Who will be teaching me? As a School, we have an international reputation for the quality of our academic staff and their work. The lecturers who will be teaching you form part of a faculty that produces cutting-edge research in the field of management, often informing policy at the highest levels of business and society. This research feeds directly into the teaching you receive, meaning you are exposed to the latest thinking on a subject and always hear new ideas first. Teaching methods and assessment A range of teaching methods are used, including lectures, seminars and tutorials. The majority of units are assessed by formal examinations or coursework. Check out our student blogs The work you complete in your second year accounts for 32% of the total marks awarded, while the remaining 68% is attributable to the work you do in your final year. The marks you gain in your first year do not count towards the degree; however you must pass the year in order to progress to Year two. You must also pass the placement year but the marks do not count towards your final degree. Career prospects The BSc in Management with Marketing was launched in 2014 so no employability data are available yet. However, given the high employability rates of our other students, we are confident that graduates of the BSc in Management with Marketing will be highly sought after by employers. Within six months of graduating, 95% of our BSc in Business Administration students are employed in professional roles and are achieving an average salary of 32k. Take another look at page 04 for our career data. Want to get a real insight into what it s like as a student at Bath? Go to: blogs.bath.ac.uk/students to hear from students who are blogging their experience as it happens!

31 University of Bath School of Management 029 Course structure Year 1 Compulsory units: Business Analytics; Business Context; Accounting for Managers; Introduction to Business Economics; Principle of Organisational Behaviour; Introduction to International Business Environment; Introduction to Finance; Principles of Marketing; Operations Management; Introduction to Managing People. Year 2 Compulsory units: Project Management; Consumer Psychology; Managing the Multinational Enterprise; Foundations of Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Intermediate Business Analytics; Brand Management; Strategic Marketing Communications. Optional units (select two): Business and Strategy in Emerging Markets; Foundations for International Business; Managing Finance in a Multinational Company; Decision Making & Leadership; Business and the Natural Environment; Business Forecasting. Optional units (select one): Supply Management; UK Business Law; Managing Across Cultures and Contexts; Accounting and Decision Making for Managers; Managing Enterprise Information Systems; Corporate Responsibility: Principles and Perspectives; People and Innovation; Economics of Strategy: The Firm. Year 3 Placement year Year 4 Compulsory units: Advanced Advertising Management; Developing New Products and Services Theory; Marketing and Society; International Marketing Management; Developing New Products and Services Practice; Business and Marketing in a Digital World. Optional units (select two): Strategy; Employment Law; E-Business; Economics of Strategy: Rivalry; Treasury Management; Business to Business Marketing; Decision Making; Privacy Trust and Security in Information Systems; Antitrust and Strategy; Depth Psychology of the Organisations; Depth Psychology of the Consumer. Optional units (select two): Advanced Consumer Research; International Strategy in Practice; Management Consulting: Data Driven Approaches; International Business Law; Contemporary International Business Issues; Management Science; Doing Business in China: Opportunities and Challenges; Strategy and Human Resource Management; Investment Banking; Virtual Organising: Understanding Group Behaviour Online; Risk Management and Internal Control; Economic Governance and Industrial Policy; Contemporary Issues in Business and Society; UK Tax and Tax Planning for the Growing Business; Audit and Accountability; Investment and Trading; Sustainable Operations Management; Leading and Managing Change; Financial Statement Analysis and Security Valuation. Note: Languages can also be taken (extra-curricular) All units shown are subject to change. For the most up-to-date list visit There may be rare occasions where due to unforeseen or unavoidable circumstance it becomes necessary to make significant changes to a course or to withdraw it or part of it (e.g. a particular unit/module). Find out more about this and other important University terms and conditions:

32 030 The Bath BSc in Management with Marketing Alexandra Christandl, BSc in Management with Marketing student on placement at Unilever

33 University of Bath School of Management 031 Meet our students Alexandra Christandl, BSc in Management with Marketing student on placement at Unilever The fact that Bath is a campus university means you constantly feel comfortable and at home in the environment. It is a close-knit community where you know a lot of the students, lecturers and staff and therefore it feels like a big family. I have learnt things and met people that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. For my placement I am working as Assistant Digital Manager for Cornetto Ice Cream at Unilever. I work on the global team that co-creates with creative agencies and all the local markets to produce assets for the brand that are hosted on social channels. From the onset I showed motivation and passion and therefore I was given autonomy and I was constantly empowered to lead projects and take credit for the work I accomplished. Unilever is an extremely forward-thinking company and all levels within it are actively working to create a brighter future. My placement year has shown me the endless amount of opportunities there are for me to pursue. It has exposed me to a variety of professionals and has set the foundation with regards to my networks in the professional world. Overall, this placement year has shown me how bright my future can be if I actively recognise opportunities, capitalise on them and work passionately towards achieving anything I wish to accomplish. Moreover, my placement experience was close to perfect in terms of working in an industry and on a brand that I feel extremely passionate about. Throughout the whole 12 months I had autonomy, and I was constantly empowered to follow through opportunities I wanted to lead or be a part of. I was constantly supported and recognised for my accomplishments and in a mere year I feel I have made my mark within my team and have built professional and personal relationships for the future. The placements team was there to help me recognise Unilever as a potential company to work for, and were there throughout the application process and throughout the year for support when needed.

34 032 The Bath BSc in International Management BSc (Hons) in International Management (4 years) Gain the business knowledge, skills and experience needed to thrive in a globally connected world. If you re looking for a degree that provides you with a sound understanding of the basic functions of business, whilst extending your knowledge to how they operate in a global business context, the BSc in International Management could be for you. This four-year course will provide you with a deep understanding of global practices in the 21st century and includes a year spent abroad, either on work placement, on academic exchange, or a combination of both. Structure and content In Year one, all students take introductory units in core business subjects such as Marketing, Operations, Finance and Economics. See page 034 for full details of Year one. In Year two, you build on this foundation, developing your knowledge in a global setting. You will study advanced subjects such as Managing Finance in a Multinational Company, Business and Strategy in Emerging Markets and Foundations of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. You can also choose two options from a selection including Decision Making & Leadership and Consumer Psychology. Year three is where you gain international experience. In your final year, you continue to grow your expertise with further specialist units such as International Strategy in Practice, and Contemporary International Business Issues. Key feature International Experience In Year three, you will go abroad either on work placement(s), on academic exchange at one our prestigious partner business schools, or a combination of both. We have one of the best placements schemes in the country, with an excellent reputation among the major graduate recruiters. We also have relationships with business schools around the world. Placement, study or both? You can choose to do a work placement(s), full academic year at one of our partner business schools, or combine both a placement and a period of study it s your choice. Our experienced Placement Officers will help you make this important decision. Option 1: Academic exchange and placement Combine both options and enjoy two very different experiences during your third year. Choose to spend one semester in a business school followed by an international work placement for six months, or spend six months on placement followed by one semester in a business school. Option 2: Work placement A work placement will provide you with the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge you have gained on the course in a practical business environment. You will acquire important transferable skills and, in most cases, earn a salary. Most importantly, completing a placement can provide you with a real advantage in a highly competitive job market. You will have the help and support of our dedicated Placements Team throughout your placement experience. If you are successful in securing a placement, you will spend a minimum of 9 months working in a company, although most students choose to stay on longer to maximise their business experience. Option 3: Academic exchange Alternatively, you can choose to spend a full academic year at another academic institution drawn from our existing list of prestigious partner business schools. Fast facts UCAS Code: NN12 Type and duration: 4-year, with placement or academic exchange Males: 48%; Females: 52% Nationalities represented: 18 Our current partner business schools are: Europe Bocconi University, Italy Stockholm University, Sweden Technische University, Munich, Germany Asia Singapore Management University, Singapore USA College of Business, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Florida International University, Florida South Africa Stellenbosch University, South Africa Australia University of Western Australia, Perth Mexico Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM), Mexico A wide range of options are also available to choose from in Year four so you can tailor your studies to suit your interests. Please note that this list of institutions is under constant review and may change at any time. Please see the website for the most up to date information.

35 University of Bath School of Management 033 Placements and Careers Successfully embracing the management implications of the increasingly globalised business environment demands a truly international mindset and the genuine international experience we provide via the year abroad integral to our BSc in International Management. Professor Edmund Thompson What job could I be doing on placement? We have links with over 300 companies and have placement opportunities in large, medium and small organisations, including public sector bodies, charities and blue-chip organisations such as P&G, Intel, L Oréal and PwC. See Great careers, great companies on page 04 for more information on the companies we work with. The type of work available is diverse, ranging from marketing and public relations through to finance, banking and computing, and so are the tasks and levels of responsibility. Much depends on your interest and prior experience. Here are some examples of placement providers and the roles undertaken: BMW Sales & Marketing Germany KK Fund Venture Capitalist Intern Singapore Vaniday Global Start-up/SME Singapore Procter and Gamble Analyst Switzerland Porsche Marketing and Events Germany Lion & Lion Start-up Digital Agency Singapore Edelman Marketing Singapore Deloitte Consultant Singapore EDF Supply Chain France TravelBird Start-up/SME Netherlands Shapescale Start-up USA The Professional Development Programme (PDP) As well as developing academically, you will gain practical and transferable skills to prepare you for the working world. We do this by offering a range of projects and activities throughout your degree such as mock interviews, team leadership, time management, presentation and communication skills. More information on the PDP is available on Page 037. Who will be teaching me? As a School, we have an international reputation for the quality of our academic staff and their work. The lecturers who will be teaching you form part of a faculty that produces cutting-edge research in the field of management, often informing policy at the highest levels of business and society. This research feeds directly into the teaching you receive, meaning you are exposed to the latest thinking on a subject and always hear new ideas first. Teaching methods and assessment A range of teaching methods are used, including lectures, seminars and tutorials. The majority of units are assessed by formal examinations or coursework. The work you complete in your second year accounts for 32% of the total marks awarded, while the remaining 68% is attributable to the work you do in your final year. The marks you gain in your first year do not count towards the degree; however you must pass the year in order to progress to Year two. You must also pass the placement year but the marks do not count towards your final degree. Career prospects The BSc in International Management was launched in 2014 so no employability data are available yet. However, given the Check out our student blogs high employability rates of our other students, we are confident that graduates of the BSc in International Management will be highly sought after by employers. Within six months of graduating, 95% of our BSc in Business Administration students are employed in professional roles and are achieving an average salary of 32k. Take another look at page 04 for our career data. Since the first day at the university, I was amazed by the international and friendly environment around me and how easily I was able to settle down. As an international student, I have received lots of help from different people to be more involved in the university. Jean Ni Xiong, BSc in Management student Want to get a real insight into what it s like as a student at Bath? Go to: blogs.bath.ac.uk/students to hear from students who are blogging their experience as it happens!

36 034 The Bath BSc in International Management Course structure Year 1 Compulsory units: Business Analytics; Business Context; Accounting for Managers; Introduction to Business Economics; Principle of Organisational Behaviour; Introduction to International Business Environment; Introduction to Finance; Principles of Marketing; Operations Management; Introduction to Managing People. Year 2 Compulsory units: Managing Finance in a Multinational Company; Business and Strategy in Emerging Markets; Foundations for International Business; Managing the Multinational Enterprise; Foundations of Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Intermediate Business Analytics; Accounting and Decision Making for Managers; Managing Across Cultures and Contexts. Optional units (select one): Consumer Psychology; Project Management; Decision Making & Leadership; Business and the Natural Environment; Business Forecasting. Optional units (select one): Strategic Marketing Communications; Brand Management; UK Business Law; Supply Management; Managing Enterprise Information Systems; Corporate Responsibility: Principles and Perspectives; People and Innovation; Economics of Strategy: The Firm. Year 3 International Experience: Placement, study or a combination of both Year 4 Compulsory units: Strategy; Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the International Context; International Strategy in Practice; Contemporary International Business Issues. Optional units (select three): Advanced Advertising Management; Developing New Products and Services Theory; Employment Law; E-Business; Economics of Strategy: Rivalry; Treasury Management; Business to Business Marketing; Decision-making; Privacy Trust and Security in Information Systems; Marketing and Society; Antitrust and Strategy; Depth Psychology of the Organisations; Depth Psychology of the Consumer. Optional units (select three): International Business Law; International Marketing Management; Business and Marketing in a Digital World; Management Science; Management Consultancy: Data Driven Approaches; Strategy & Human Resource Management; Investment Banking; Virtual Organising: Understanding Group Behaviour Online; Risk Management and Internal Control; Audit and Accountability; Investment and Trading; Sustainable Operations Management; Economic Governance and Industrial Policy; UK Tax and Tax Planning for the Growing Business; Contemporary Issues in Business and Society; Leading and Managing Change; Advanced Consumer Research; Financial Statement Analysis and Security Valuation. Note: Languages can also be taken (extra-curricular) All units shown are subject to change. For the most up-to-date list visit There may be rare occasions where due to unforeseen or unavoidable circumstance it becomes necessary to make significant changes to a course or to withdraw it or part of it (e.g. a particular unit/module). Find out more about this and other important University terms and conditions:

37 University of Bath School of Management 035 I did my exchange at Singapore Management University (SMU) and it turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life. Doing an international academic exchange exposed me to numerous different cultures, allowed me to meet people from all around the world and travel around Asia extensively. Singapore itself was a great city to live in, as it is the perfect combination of Western and Asian culture. In addition, the local people as well as the SMU lecturers are very welcoming and I found it almost effortless to settle into life there. Exchange made me more mature and completely took me out of my comfort zone. Simran Dhillon, BSc in International Management student on Academic exchange at SMU, Singapore

38 036 The Bath BSc in Management suite BSc (Hons) in Management suite Entry requirements Entry requirements We seek to recruit the best students from around the world to our BSc in Management courses. To achieve this, we look for applications from students whose subjects demonstrate a range of conceptual, numerical, analytical and discursive abilities at the highest level. Preferred subjects We prefer A Level (or equivalent) combinations that demonstrate a broad skill set that includes numerical skills, such as those in Maths or Science-based subjects, and discursive reasoning skills such as those developed in essay-based subjects such as History or English. Candidates offering the following types of narrow subject combinations are less likely to receive an offer: Business Studies and Economics Accounting and Business Studies English Literature and English Language Mathematics and Further Mathematics. We accept Business Studies A Level although it is not a pre-requisite. Many students make a great success of their time on our courses without having taken a business-related qualification before. Languages which are intended for non-native speakers are not normally acceptable when taken by native speakers of that language. Academic requirements A Levels International Baccalaureate Typical offer: AAA or A*AB. European Baccalaureate Typical offer: 82%. Other Qualifications Additionally, applicants should offer no more than one of the following subjects: Accounting Applied Business Studies Applied Science Art and Design Commerce Communications Studies Dance Design and Technology Drama / Theatre Studies Film Studies Food, Science & Technology Home Economics ICT General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded. Grade B or 6 (or equivalent) in GSCE Maths and English is required. Languages which are intended for non-native speakers are not normally acceptable when taken by native speakers of that language Preference will be shown to applicants with a strong GCSE profile which should include a high proportion of A or 7 (or above) grades. Alternative offer: AAB plus one of the following: Grade A in an EPQ Grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate Grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives. Students presenting with one of the above project qualifications should receive both the typical offer and the alternative. Typical offer: 36 points With a 6,6,6 or 7,6,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects. We accept a range of other qualifications. To find out more go to: go.bath.ac.uk/mgt go.bath.ac.uk/mgt-marketing go.bath.ac.uk/int-mgt Leisure Studies Media Studies Music Technology Performance Studies Performing Arts Photography Physical Education English language If English is not your first language we require evidence of your English proficiency. The minimum requirement for our Management courses is IELTS 7.0 with no less than 7.0 in any component. You should submit your results by 31st July. For a list of other English language qualifications we accept please go to our English Language Requirements at go.bath.ac.uk/ english-requirements

39 University of Bath School of Management 037 The Professional Development Programme (PDP) We want to ensure you gain more than an academic qualification from your time here. The PDP programme is incorporated in your timetable to enhance your skills and career development, helping you to achieve higher levels of employability. Mock interview preparation session During mock interviews, interviewers from real organisations, many of whom offer work placements, provide you with the opportunity to experience a professional interview. The mock interview preparation session provides you with information on the organisation you have been allocated and how best to prepare. Throughout your degree, you will undertake a number of activities designed to prepare you for the recruitment process and the placement experience itself. Our Professional Development Programme helps you to manage your expectations and learning objectives and to reflect on your personal development so that you can obtain the maximum possible benefit from your placements. PDP sessions are developed and run by the Placements Team, Careers Service, and often include content delivered by employers from industry to keep material relevant and enhance your commercial awareness. From Year one, you will take part in the following workshops: Introduction to the Professional Development Programme This session is designed to provide an overview of the placements process and the Professional Development Programme. You will also be issued with the Placements Handbook. CV writing Understand the purpose of the CV and find out what to put on it. Learn how to refine the content and use the right language, presenting information in the best way in order to sell yourself to the employer. At the end of this session you will submit a CV to the Placements Team for review. Covering letters and application forms Look at why companies request covering letters or use application forms. Get tips on how to answer those difficult questions and how to complete online applications. Interview skills This session gives pointers on interview preparation and research as well as tips for the interview itself. It provides excellent preparation for mock interviews which are arranged by the Placements Team. Distance interviewing These sessions explore the recent development of remote video interviewing and upskill you ready to successfully undertake them. Aptitude tests We examine why companies use aptitude tests and offer advice on how to prepare for and approach the test. You ll also have the opportunity to try some practice questions. Mock interviews You now get to experience a real interview situation. Afterwards, you will receive invaluable feedback on your application and interview technique, before attending real placement interviews. Last year s mock interviewers included: Accenture, PwC, Danone, Unilever, Intel, Qubit, BNY Mellon, Vodafone, Zurich, Wells Fargo, Property Solutions, A. S. Watson and L Oréal. Pre-placement briefing These sessions look at how to manage your placement experience effectively in order to get the most from it. They also address practical issues such as health and safety and money. You will be given essential information relating to the assignments and paperwork you ll need to complete before, during and after your placement. Post-placement de-brief sessions Discuss what you ve learnt from your placement experience and how to integrate your work-based learning into the broader scope of your degree.

40 038 The Bath BSc in Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance Provides a solid grounding in the core disciplines of management and specialist financial knowledge. The BSc in Accounting and Finance, known among students and staff as BAF, is a three or four-year course, with the four-year option including a year-long professional work placement in one of the 300 companies with which we have links. Alternatively, the three-year route allows you to complete the degree without a work placement. Both routes follow the same first and second year and both have identical academic content. Year one provides a solid grounding in the relevant fields of accounting and finance, management and economics, and many of these modules are shared with first-year BSc in Business Administration students and Economics students. The provision of key business topics enables you to contextualise the specialist subject matter you will learn from Year two onwards a highly desirable combination for employers. From the second year, you are able to customise your route through the course, specialising in subjects of your choice. See the course structure diagram opposite for details of the options currently available. In your final year, you can apply to study abroad in one of our prestigious partner business schools at Europe, Asia, the USA, Canada or Australia. Fast facts UCAS Code 3-year: NN34 UCAS Code 4-year: NN43 Duration: 3 or 4 years Placement: 1 x 12 months Males: 58%; Females: 42% Nationalities represented: 37 I was really surprised by the warm welcome at the University and really enjoyed Freshers Week. Along with numerous socials, a number of meetings with different companies are organised by the School of Management. I was highly impressed by a presentation from Ray Kelvin, the founder and CEO of Ted Baker. Ksenia Denisova, BSc in Accounting & Finance.

41 University of Bath School of Management 039 Course structure Year 1 Compulsory year-long units: Introduction to Business Law; Fundamentals of Finance; Fundamentals of Accounting. Compulsory units: Core skills for Economists: Introduction to Statistics; Introductory Microeconomics; Core skills for Economists: Mathematics 1; Introductory Macroeconomics; Business Computing. Year 2 Compulsory units: Financial Accounting and Reporting; Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance Practice; Principles of Finance; Management Accounting ; Advanced Corporate Finance; Empirical Finance. Optional units (select four): Intermediate Microeconomics 1; Intermediate Macroeconomics 1; Organisational behaviour; Business forecasting; Commercial Contracts; Foundations for International Business; Principles of Marketing; Business & The Natural Environment; Intermediate Microeconomics 2; Intermediate Macroeconomics 2; Company Law; Managing Enterprise Information Systems; Marketing; Operations Management; Supply Management; Human Resource Management 1; People and Innovation; Corporate Responsibility: Principles and Perspective; Strategic Financial Decisions. Year 3 Placement year ( 4 year version) Year 4 All units are optional you must select at least half (minimum of 5 units/30 credits) from List A across the year. Optional List A: Advanced Financial Accounting; Advanced Management Accounting; Treasury Management; Financial Markets Equity; Risk Management and Internal Control; Investment and Trading; Investment Banking; Auditing and Accountability; Behavioural finance; Financial Markets Derivatives; UK Tax and Tax Planning for the Growing Business; Introduction to Econometrics (year-long unit, counts as 2 units). Optional List B: Advanced Macroeconomics; E-Business; Decision Making & Leadership; Advanced Advertising Theory; Employment Law; Strategic Management; Decision Making; Privacy, Trust and Security in Information Systems; Marketing and Society; Depth Psychology of the Organisations; Depth Psychology of the Consumer; Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Strategy & Human Resource Management; International Business Law; Management Consulting: Data Driven Approaches; Doing Business in China: Opportunities and Challenges; Business Strategy in the Global Economy; Contemporary Issues in Business and Society; International Marketing Management; Sustainable Operations Management; Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Leading and Managing Change; Management Science; Advanced Microeconomics. International Academic Exchange Students may opt to go on International Academic Exchange in semester 1. Students who do, MUST take 5 units in semester 2, with a minimum of 3 units (18 credits) from List A. Note: Languages can also be taken (extra-curricular) All units shown are subject to change. For the most up-to-date list visit There may be rare occasions where due to unforeseen or unavoidable circumstance it becomes necessary to make significant changes to a course or to withdraw it or part of it (e.g. a particular unit/module). Find out more about this and other important University terms and conditions:

42 040 The Bath BSc in Accounting and Finance Placements The average salary of a BAF intern in 2016 was 21,500 and the highest salary paid was 50k. Key feature The Work Placement The four-year route of the BSc in Accounting and Finance offers one full 12-month placement, allowing you to apply and develop the skills and knowledge you have gained in a practical business environment. This placement occurs in Year three. Our current BAF placement providers include: AXA Investment Managers Bank of England British Gas ConocoPhillips Danone Deloitte EY FTI Consulting Goldman Sachs Grant Thornton HSBC Hong Kong What job could I be doing on placement? Here are some examples of different roles and teams you could be working in: Associate Insurance & Investment Management Accountancy Intern Business Analyst Commodity Controller Finance Payment Intern IBM Intel Lloyds TSB L Oréal Morgan Stanley Motorola Panasonic PwC Rolls-Royce UBS Zurich Finance Risk Controller Global Markets Analyst Junior Financial Analyst Settlements Analyst Trainee Tax Assistant Check out our student blogs Want to get a real insight into what it s like as a student at Bath? Go to: blogs.bath.ac.uk/students to hear from students who are blogging their experience as it happens! Teaching methods and assessment The degree employs a range of teaching methods. Lectures are complemented by seminars and tutorials. Various methods are used to assess your progress. The majority of units are assessed by formal examinations while some are coursework-based. Professional qualifications As a BSc in Accounting and Finance student, you can gain exemptions from professional qualifications offered by: The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW); The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); The Chartered Institute of Management Accounts (CIMA); The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). These exemptions may depend on which units you have selected during your studies. In addition, students who go on placement with PwC, EY or KPMG will have the opportunity to complete exams contributing to a Professional Accounting Qualification offered by the ACA (or ACCA in the case of KPMG). Students who spend their placement year at Russell Investments or UBS, are eligible to complete part of their Investment Management Certificate. The Professional Development Programme (PDP) As well as developing academically, you will gain practical and transferable skills to prepare you for the working world. We do this by offering a range of projects and activities throughout your degree such as mock interviews, team leadership, time management, presentation and communication skills. More information on the PDP is available on Page 037.

43 University of Bath School of Management 041 International academic exchange and Careers International academic exchange As a BAF student you can apply to study abroad in semester one of your final year. We have a growing number of exchange agreements with prestigious Our current BAF partner business schools are: Europe University of Mannheim, Germany Rotterdam School of Management - Rotterdam University, Netherlands Asia Singapore Management University, Singapore Canada Queen s University, Ontario USA University of Richmond, Virginia Australia University of Sydney business schools in Europe, Asia, Australia, the USA and Canada. This gives you the chance to study subjects not available on the curriculum at Bath. Note: This list of institutions is under constant review and may change at any time. Please see the website for the most up-to-date information. Excellent career prospects The BSc in Accounting and Finance has gone from strength to strength. It is now ranked as one of the top courses of its kind in the UK and produces highly successful graduates. BAF graduates have gone into jobs such as Corporate Finance Graduate employers include: Airbus American Express BDO BNP Paribas Citi Deloitte Deutsche Bank EY Fidelity GE Healthcare Goldman Sachs Grant Thornton HSBC Intel Analyst, Financial Analyst, Financial Services Auditor, Assistant Portfolio Manager, Trainee Accountant, Actuarial Trainee, Audit Associate or Audit Assistant in a range of organisations from blue-chip companies to SMEs. KPMG Lazard Legal & General Mercer (HK) Ltd Morgan Stanley Motorola PwC North Highlands Consulting RBC Capital Markets RBS RSM International Sainsburys Willis Towers Watson UNISTATS How the BAF (4-year) performed 85% satisfied with the course 95% employed within six months of graduating 28,000 average salary six months after graduating

44 042 The Bath BSc in Accounting and Finance The modules gave me a breadth of understanding in all the key areas whilst enabling me to advance my knowledge in areas relevant to me and my future. My placement gave me the context for what I had learnt as well as developing my confidence and giving me assurance over my future as a graduate. Rebecca Parsons, BSc in Accounting and Finance

45 University of Bath School of Management 043 Meet our graduates Rebecca Parsons, BSc in Accounting and Finance Initially, I visited Bath due to its reputation and consistent high rankings in the league tables, but I was struck on the Open Day by the welcoming atmosphere, the employment prospects and the amazing sports facilities. I favoured the course itself due to the structure. It provided an introduction to a range of key topics including economics, computing and statistics. It became flexible in later years enabling me to study a variety of modules including HR, sustainability, audit and strategy. The set structure in the first year meant I was well informed to choose which modules suited me in later years. The course was challenging at times but the people, both students and staff, were fantastic and supportive. I really enjoyed that most coursework was group work; it meant that I learnt so much from other students and helped me to know my own strengths and weaknesses. The teaching staff focused on current issues, linking what we were learning to the real world, which gave everything more context. I worked in audit at EY for my placement, working on a range of technology and media clients. I was exposed to senior finance personnel from the outset and given a high level of responsibility within my teams. A particular highlight for me was visiting the London Stock Exchange to watch the announcement for my main FTSE 250 client. During my placement I was able to begin my ACA and I found that the accounting modules up until that point prepared me really well for the ACA exams. Whilst applying I was able to meet current employees at campus events, who were able to give me a better understand of the role, people and culture. I also gained interview tips from former BAF placement students. Furthermore, EY ran one of our PDP sessions giving extra tips on their assessment centre, and the placements team gave me one-on-one interview practice. In addition to EY, I gained offers from Intel and Group PSA and was still in the running for placements at other big four firms when I accepted my offer. I feel like I gained so much from this course and Bath University as a whole. The modules gave me a breadth of understanding in all the key areas whilst enabling me to advance my knowledge in areas relevant to me and my future. My placement gave me the context for what I had learnt as well as developing my confidence and giving me assurance over my future as a graduate. A degree alone has limited worth now in the graduate market, but this course gave me the relevant knowledge, crucial skills and experience that I need to succeed in the next steps of my career. Bath is an amazing city to live in; four years later I am still amazed at how beautiful it can be. I worked part time at the Rec meaning I got to watch Bath Rugby play many matches. I loved the sporting side to Bath, the facilities on campus are exceptional, yet the clubs are welcome to all abilities. I ran next to Olympic athletes in the gym and bumped into the England Rugby team at the STV. The people and atmosphere on campus and in the town made these four years the best ever. Gaining a graduate offer from EY meant I was able to focus on my studies in my final year. They also let me defer for a year so I can travel. I am off on a round-the-world trip with some friends, before moving back to London to carry on at EY and complete my ACA.

46 044 The Bath BSc in Accounting and Finance This degree has certainly enhanced my employability, not just through the knowledge gained but also by improving my confidence and interpersonal skills. Rosalie Verge, BSc in Accounting and Finance now working at PwC

47 University of Bath School of Management 045 Meet our graduates Rosalie Verge, BSc in Accounting and Finance now working at PwC I have always enjoyed numerical subjects and knew that eventually I wanted to become a chartered accountant. Compared to a lot of other numerical degrees, Accounting and Finance is much more applicable to everyday life and also offers exemptions to professional exams. To study at Bath was an easy decision for me; I loved the city, I loved the campus and all of the students and staff were so friendly and welcoming. Combined with the prestigious reputation, high league table rankings and the opportunity to do a placement, my mind was made up from my first visit. For my placement I worked for 11 months at PwC in London, working as an audit associate specialising in insurance and investment management clients. On a day-to-day basis I was based at client site, working in a team to ensure that financial statements gave a true and fair view of the company. Alongside client work I also started training for my ACA and completed four professional exams during the year, in assurance, tax, audit and financial accounting. It was a fantastic year and a very steep learning curve! I was offered a graduate job at the end of my placement which made my final year much easier as I didn t have to juggle job applications with studying. It was also useful as a lot of the content I covered at PwC is also covered in final year modules and it gave me real life experience of how the accounting and finance industry works in practice. This degree has given me a broad insight into so many different areas of business: tax, law, economics, marketing and strategy, as well as a detailed understanding of accounting and finance. The flexibility of the course, particularly in the final year, allowed me to focus on the aspects which I find most interesting and which will be most relevant to me in the future. This degree has certainly enhanced my employability, not just through the knowledge gained but also by improving my confidence and interpersonal skills. Being part of the School of Management offers far more than just the degree course there are numerous other things to get involved with, for instance interdepartmental football, mentoring, or acting as a Student Ambassador. In my final year I enjoyed chairing the School of Management Events Committee, in which students organise both social and educational events for other students within the school, including a Spring Ball in the Roman Baths and Pump Room for 250 students. I returned to PwC as a second year graduate my placement year counts as the first year of their graduate scheme. I work in audit, specialising in insurance clients and have been promoted to a Senior Associate. I also have just passed my final ACA exams.

48 046 The Bath BSc in Accounting and Finance Entry requirements Entry requirements We seek to recruit the best students from around the world to our BSc in Accounting and Finance course. To achieve this, we look for applications from students whose subjects demonstrate a range of conceptual, numerical, analytical and discursive abilities at the highest level. Preferred subject combinations We have a strong preference for candidates who have qualifications that demonstrate a breadth and depth of learning which includes a combination of Mathematics/Science with subjects that have substantive essay components. We do not encourage students to present with subjects where they appear to demonstrate the same abilities, for example (but not limited to) Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Should you be in any doubt regarding subject combinations, please contact admissions@bath.ac.uk English language If English is not your first language we require evidence of your English proficiency. The minimum requirement for BSc Accounting and Finance is IELTS 7.0 with no less than 7.0 in any component. You should submit your results by 31st July. For a list of other English language qualifications we accept please go to our English Language Requirements at go.bath.ac.uk/englishrequirements EY Assurance Scholarships We ve teamed up with EY to offer Accounting and Finance students who are UK or EU nationals, the opportunity to apply for an EY Assurance Scholarship. The Scholarship last four years and includes a paid four-week summer placement in EY s Assurance practice after your first year and a paid, year-long placement at an EY office during Year three. Do well on the course and you could be offered a full-time job when you graduate! Find out more on our website: Academic requirements A Levels Typical offer: AAA. Grade A in A Level Mathematics is essential. Minimum Grade B or 6 (or equivalent) in English GSCEs. International Baccalaureate European Baccalaureate Other Qualifications Alternative offer: AAB including Grade A in Mathematics plus one of the following: Grade A in an EPQ Grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate Grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives. Students presenting with one of the above project qualifications should receive both the typical offer and the alternative. Typical offer: 36 points With a 6,6,6 in 3 Higher Level subjects including Mathematics. 82% overall, with at least 8.5 in Higher Level (5 period) Mathematics We accept a range of other qualifications. To find out more go to: go.bath.ac.uk/acc-fin

49 University of Bath School of Management 047 BSc (Hons) in International Management and Modern Languages Be a linguist with highly developed management skills and practical experience a powerful combination in today s global economy. There is a strong demand for leaders and managers who can combine management and language skills with the ability to function effectively in an international business environment. For almost 30 years, our IMML course has been providing a carefully developed curriculum to meet these needs. IMML is a four-year course with a whole year spent abroad, either studying or working in an international business environment, or both. As well as developing your fluency in either Spanish, German or French, you will gain transferable skills, business awareness and maturity. The IMML course is offered jointly by the School of Management and the Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies, both leading departments in their own fields. Structure and content The first two years give you a foundation in the core disciplines of management, develop your language skills and give you an understanding of the business environment in French, German or Spanish-speaking countries. This prepares you for your year abroad, after which you return to class where you choose from more specialised options. Fast facts UCAS Code (French): NR21 UCAS Code (German): NR22 UCAS Code (Spanish): NR24 Males: 34%; Females: 66% Nationalities represented: 26 Three closely integrated strands run throughout the degree: Management, Language, and the Interface that draws the two together. Teaching methods and assessment A wide variety of teaching methods are used, including lectures, seminars, case studies, team and research projects, and practical exercises. The majority of units are assessed by formal examinations or coursework. You must pass the first year in order to continue on to the second year. The examinations and assessments taken in the second year counts for 24% of your final degree. The year abroad contributes 8% of the marks to the degree, and the final year assessments represent the remaining 68% of your final degree mark Francesca Wilson on placement CBRE, Madrid 2 Ben Ward on placement BNP Paribas, Paris

50 048 The Bath BSc in International Management and Modern Languages Your Year Abroad Bronagh outshined the expected results for her placement. She impressed me with her professionalism, intelligence, and value to my company. She carved out a role for herself that we simply cannot replace. Bronagh helped change the company for the better with her ideas and execution of those ideas. That is something I did not expect from an intern. Manager, Latam Buses, Chile Key feature International Experience The IMML degree offers a full year overseas in the third year of the course. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience of living in another country, develop your language and business skills and put theoretical knowledge into practice. The Year Abroad enables you to become immersed in the social, political and cultural life of either a French, German or Spanish-speaking country. Our students frequently comment on the value of this year away and many find it to be one of the most memorable and rewarding experiences of their lives. Placement, study at Business School, or both? You can choose to do a work placement(s), full academic year in one of our prestigious partner business schools, or combine both a placement and a period of study it s your choice. Our experienced Year Abroad Officers will help you make this important decision. Option 1: Work placement(s) If you opt for the placement-only route, you will spend a minimum of nine months (full-time) working. Most students choose to complete 12 months to maximise their business experience and language competence. Relationships have been built-up with a range of prestigious employers, many of whom regularly recruit our IMML students. Some employers offer a hand-over period with a previous placement student, which facilitates your integration into the company and your role. The type of work offered to placement students is diverse, ranging from marketing and public relations through to finance, banking and computing, and so are the task and levels of responsibility. Much depends Agilent Madrid, Stuttgart Airbus Toulouse Altavia Paris Amadeus Nice, Madrid American Chamber of Commerce Brussels Barclays Barcelona BMW Munich BNP Paribas Paris British-Argentine Chamber of Commerce Buenos Aires Catenon Madrid CEN CENELEC Brussels Continental Frankfurt Danone Paris De Circourt Associates Paris Deloitte Düsseldorf Deutsche Bank Madrid Disney World Spain Madrid Ecovadis Paris Eclor Paris Electrolux Nurnberg E. ON Munich Franco-British Chamber of Commerce & Industry Paris on your interest, prior experience and level of fluency in the relevant language. We have placement opportunities in a variety of national and multinational companies in all sectors, but offers are determined by the economic climate and legislation. Being flexible and open-minded about the type of company, job and location you apply for will maximise your chances of obtaining a placement. What kind of job could I be doing? The range of work available is varied and reflects the wide variety of interest held by IMML students. Some recent IMML placement providers include: Here are some examples of previous roles: Junior Auditor Learning Co-ordinator Customer and Production Support Assistant Sales Assistant Investors Relations Trainee Credit Analyst Commercial Banking Analyst Foreign Market Researcher Purchasing Trainee Sales Analyst Risk Management Trainee Human Resource Assistant Marketing Assistant Communications Assistant Press Relations Assistant Junior Project Manager Events Planning Assistant HB-Hilton Hotels Madrid, Buenos Aires Hotel Eurostars Palacio Buenavista - Spain HSBC Paris, Santiago de Chile, Mexico Iris Munich Jones Lang Lasalle Lyon, Paris Kaefer Bremen KPMG Luxembourg, Madrid, Frankfurt Monogi Berlin Morgan Stanley Frankfurt, Madrid OMD Paris Payleven Berlin PwC Frankfurt, Chile Rohde & Schwarz Munich Royal & Sun Alliance Santiago de Chile Santander Madrid Scope Ratings - Berlin TBWA Paris Tesa SE Hamburg Thales Air Defence Paris Towers Watson Paris Vodafone Madrid Warner Brothers Madrid Xerox Madrid Zeiss Oberkochen, Germany

51 University of Bath School of Management 049 I enjoyed everything about this placement. The overall experience of a year abroad doing interesting and challenging work, learning and experiencing new things all the time and getting paid was fantastic. Martin McBride, IMML German, Placement: Continental Frankfurt Option 2: Study at a Business School We have a growing number of exchange agreements with prestigious partner business schools worldwide. Spending an academic year at one of these institutions will enable you to study a range of units not available in Bath and experience lectures in an industry-linked context. Option 3: Study and work placement Combine both options and enjoy two very different experiences during your third year. You will spend one semester at a business Our current IMML partner schools are: Europe Technical University of Munich, Germany University of Mannheim, Germany WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management, Germany ICN Graduate Business School, Nancy, France ESSEC Paris, France ISC Paris, France EM-Strasbourg, France ESCP EUROPE University of DEUSTO San Sebastian, Spain University of Alicante, Spain ICADE, Madrid, Spain Canada HEC, Montreal school and then go on to a work placement of four to six months. This options gives you the opportunity to broaden your experience of the culture and the language of the country in different environments. Am I guaranteed a placement? The ultimate responsibility for securing a placement remains with you. You must satisfy any visa and/or work permit requirements in the country of placement. If you are unable to obtain the necessary documentation, you will normally attend one of our partner business schools during the year abroad. Latin America PUC Santiago Chile University of San Andrés Buenos Aires, Argentina AUSTRAL, Argentina ORT, Uruguay ITESM, Mexico Claire Wadey & Sally Williamson on placement at KPMG Luxembourg Tom Goodyear on placement at tesa, Hamburg Please note that this list of institutions is under constant review and may change at any time. Please see the website for the most up to date information.

52 050 The Bath BSc in International Management and Modern Languages Course structure Year 1 Core Management: Accounting for Managers; Business Economics; The UK Macroeconomic Environment; Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis. Interface: The National Business Environment of the UK and of (French/ German/ Spanish); The Legal Environment of the UK and of (French/ German/ Spanish). Core Language: Written and Spoken Language (French/ German/ Spanish); Political and Social Background (French/ German/ Spanish). Year 2 Core Management: Accounting and Decision Making for Managers; and/or Corporate Finance and Investment Appraisal; People and Organisations; Principles of Marketing. Choose one unit from a selection: Company Law; Operations Management; Human Resource Management; Organisational Design, Performance and Change; Corporate Responsibility: Principles and Perspectives; Supply Management; Managing Enterprise Information Systems; Statistics for Business; Economics of Strategy: The Firm; Interface: Comparative Employee Relations (French/ German/ Spanish), The European Business Environment; European Integration and Legal Structure.) Core Language: Written and Oral Communication in the International Business Context (French/ German/ Spanish); Contemporary Political and Social Background (French/ German/ Spanish/ Latin America). Year 3 Choice of three options: 1. Work placements: In a French-speaking country: 1 x 9-12 months (Belgium, Luxemburg & Switzerland) or 2 x 6 months (France) In a Spanish-speaking country: 1 x 9-12 months or 2 x 6 months In a German-speaking country: 1 x 9-12 months or 2 x 6 months or 2. One academic year study at a Business School in a French-, German- or Spanish-speaking country or 3. Combination of study at Business School and work placement Final year Core Management: Choose four units from a wide range of subjects Interface: The Internationalisation of Business; France/Germany/Spain in the Global Economy; Multiple perspectives on Europe (French/ German/ Spanish). Core Language: Written and Oral Communication in the International Business Context (French/ German/ Spanish); Options in Current Political and Social Issues (French/ German/ Spanish/ Latin America). Note: All units shown are subject to change. For the most up-to-date list visit There may be rare occasions where due to unforeseen or unavoidable circumstance it becomes necessary to make significant changes to a course or to withdraw it or part of it (e.g. a particular unit/module). Find out more about this and other important University terms and conditions:

53 University of Bath School of Management 051 Careers Excellent career prospects Our IMML degree is held in high regard by many of the top graduate employers, and the year abroad plays an important role in securing employment. 100% of our IMML graduates are in a professional or managerial job within six months of graduating according to Unistats (IMML German & IMML Spanish). IMML graduates enter a wide variety of professions including business and financial analysis, marketing, management consulting, retail and human resources. Graduate employers include: Accenture axos GmbH Airbus Amadeus IT Group Avios Group AXA Life Barclays Bank BMW BT Burberry Centrica British Gas Christian Aid Citywire Club Med Danone Deloitte Deutsche Asset Management EBay EY Esso Goldman Sachs Google IBM KPMG London Air Ambulance LMAX L Oréal Mercedes UK Merrill Lynch Mobil Oil Morgan Stanley OMD Paris P&G PwC Royal Bank of Scotland Siemens Telefonica O2 Tesa AG Tesco Towers Watson TUI Travel Unilever Vodafone VSPT Wine Group Zenith International Zurich I always knew I wanted to have an international career working for a multinational company, so It was key for me to find a course where I could learn a third language as well as explore the different facets of business. This is exactly what the BSc in International Management and Modern Languages offers. I was able to study a breadth of subjects and had the opportunity to start specialising in my second year. Another unique part of the BSc in International Management and Modern Languages is that some of the Management modules are in the language you are studying, bringing together both parts of the degree. This is something not many universities in the UK offer. I decided to work for the duration of my year aboard and successfully secured a twelve month internship with KAEFER Isoliertechnik GmbH & Co. KG, an international company headquartered in Bremen, northern Germany. I worked for the first six months in the Communication and Corporate Social Responsibility department and the last six months in the Business Development team. My linguistic skills improved massively, giving me a huge confidence boost which clearly showed in my final year. Isabel Ashdown, BSc in International Management with Modern Languages now working at BMW Group How IMML (Spanish) performed How IMML (German) performed How IMML (French) performed 100% satisfied with course 100% satisfied with course 90% satisfied with course UNISTATS 95% employed within six months of graduating 100% employed within six months of graduating 100% employed within six months of graduating 27,000 average salary six months after graduating 25,000 average salary six months after graduating 23,000 average salary six months after graduating

54 052 The Bath BSc in International Management and Modern Languages Bath is among the best universities for placement years with great links with international companies. For me, a year-long internship in a French company was highly valuable, and, given my subject area, indispensable experience; both for my personal and professional development. Madelaine Pitt, BSc in International Management with Modern Languages now working at University of Strasbourg

55 University of Bath School of Management 053 Meet our graduates Madelaine Pitt, BSc in International Management with Modern Languages now working at University of Strasbourg I chose IMML because the course is completely unique in the UK. Bath is one of the only universities to offer an integrated mix of business and language. This gave me a great grounding in a variety of management disciplines and helps you to achieve a near-native level in your chosen language. Other institutions offer business degrees with a limited number of unrelated language modules which just don t allow you to achieve the same fluency or confidence. Bath is among the best universities for placement years with great links with international companies. For me a year-long internship in a French company was highly valuable, and given my subject area, indispensable experience; both for my personal and professional development. I enjoyed the variety on the course. The breadth of modules meant that I could go from calculating bond prices in corporate finance to discussing the rise of populism in the French political landscape in the same morning. I enjoyed more researchbased modules in my final year where I got the opportunity to zoom in on and explore in depth topics that interested me; for example, I studied the effect of a merger between airlines on competition in the market for flights from Frankfurt to New York. I had a fantastic year at JLL Real Estate Advisory in Lyon in France. It was my first taste of working in a large corporation. Thanks to the young, motivated and friendly team around me, as well as opportunities to travel with work, I loved it. I discovered a fascinating profession that I would definitely consider pursuing in the future and fell in love with the beautiful, dynamic city of Lyon. I was the only IMML student in Lyon so I felt totally immersed in the language and culture and made incredible friendships both within the company and outside it. Only when I began working at my placement company did I fully appreciate how well IMML prepares you for the business world! Following my final year, I feel I would be well-placed to work in a small or international company either in an English-speaking or French-speaking country. I feel IMML gives you a cultural awareness that is vital for today s world of work. I also gained a level in French that I had always hoped for complete fluency close to that of a native speaker. Some of my best experiences in Bath were with our student radio station, University Radio Bath. I managed the breakfast show and presented a variety of shows, including music, entertainment and foreign language shows, as well as live events such as the Students Union Election Results. I found student radio incredibly exciting and it was a great opportunity to meet people and build new skills, both specific to radio (creating, producing and editing content) and general (in terms of communication and time management). Thanks to an exchange between the University of Bath and the University of Strasbourg, I am now teaching English at the University of Strasbourg for one academic year. I then intend to move to Germany to work or complete a Master s degree.

56 054 The Bath BSc in International Management and Modern Languages Meet our graduates Lucy Woodcock, BSc in International Management with Modern Languages I was very impressed by the Open Day I attended whilst in sixth form as it was well organised, insightful and gave a fantastic first impression! The campus had such a friendly feel to it and everyone was so welcoming. Furthermore, with its beautiful landscapes and array of things to do, I knew I could easily get used to living in Bath! The course structure of the 50:50 split with the added bonus of some management being taught in the foreign language was really appealing. The curriculum was engaging and challenging, allowing me to pursue my passions for both management and German. Furthermore, the year abroad opportunities and support available looked excellent, with many links to well-respected international companies and universities firmly established. Choosing a course that would give me good career prospects was also a priority and I knew I would be in a strong position with an IMML degree from the University of Bath. All this together made the IMML course stand out from the crowd! Thanks to the varied course content, I was able to significantly increase my understanding of several aspects of management. My language skills dramatically improved as did my cultural awareness, especially on my year abroad. The IMML course equipped me with great time management and communication skills, as well as the ability to work successfully as part of a team and also as an individual. I have no doubt that this skill set is perfect preparation for my career ahead. I spent my year working in the Operational Marketing department of Rohde& Schwarz in Munich. My placement was thoroughly enjoyable; I liked that it challenged me and there was an amazing working atmosphere. They really recognise the calibre of IMML students and therefore I was able to take on real responsibility from day one. A lot of my work focused around trade show organisation: liaising with colleagues and customers, graduate profile working on marcom campaigns and creating product media for example. The opportunity to travel to trade shows in places such as Barcelona and Amsterdam was fantastic; not only did I get to see the results of my hard work but the networking was invaluable. I also played a central role in the collection of customer leads, ensuring they were analysed and distributed to the subsidiaries worldwide. Being in central Europe, I made the most of the travelling opportunities available to me. It was an incredible year, there really is no better experience than being fully immersed in another country and its culture. I made many friends and memories to last a lifetime! Following the completion of my IMML degree, I began a year in the position of Education Officer at the University of Bath Students Union. This was a great role, dealing with lots of changes both at local and national level. After a really enjoyable year as Education Officer, I was elected to be the President of the Students Union during the University s 50th anniversary year - a role in which I was the lead representative for over 16,500 students. It was an exciting challenge being able to represent the students of the University of Bath and to put the communication, teamwork and leadership skills I d acquired through my IMML degree into practice! The next step for me is to hopefully move to London and work in a management role and to use my German as much as I can!

57 University of Bath School of Management 055 My language skills dramatically improved, as did my cultural awareness, especially on my year abroad. Lucy Woodcock, BSc in International Management with Modern Languages

58 056 The Bath BSc in International Management and Modern Languages Entry requirements Academic requirements A Levels IMML Spanish Typical Offer: AAA including Grade A required in Spanish. Alternative Offer: AAB in 3 A-Levels, including Grade A in Spanish plus Grade A in an EPQ Grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate Grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives. IMML French Typical Offer: AAB including Grade A required in French. Alternative Offer: ABB in 3 A Levels, including Grade A in French plus Grade A in an EPQ Grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate Grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives. Essentials Grade A at A Levels in your chosen language is the main subject requirement. The combination of other subjects is fairly flexible. GCSE Requirements Evidence of a good command of English and numeracy skills is also essential. English language If English is not your first language we require evidence of your English proficiency. The minimum requirement for IMML is IELTS 7 with no less than 7.0 in any component. You should submit your results by 31st July. For a list of other English language qualifications we accept please go to our English Language Requirements at go.bath.ac.uk/english-requirements IMML German Typical Offer: AAB including Grade A required in German. Alternative Offer: ABB in 3 A Levels, including Grade A in German plus Grade A in an EPQ Grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate Grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives. Note: Grade B in GSCE Maths and English as well as the chosen language. International Baccalaureate European Baccalaureate Other Qualifications Typical offers: IMML Spanish: 36 points with 6,6,6 in Higher Level including 6 in Spanish; IMML French: 36 points with 6,6,5 in Higher Level including 6 in French; IMML German: 35 points with 6,6,5 in Higher Level including 6 in German; Spanish: 82% overall including 8.5 in Spanish; French: 79% overall including 8.5 in French; German: 79% overall including 8.5 in German. We accept a range of other qualifications. To find out more go to: go.bath.ac.uk/int-mgt-ml Janus Intelmann, BSc in International Management with Modern Languages now working at Natixis Global Asset Management

59 University of Bath School of Management 057 What else can I expect from my undergraduate degree? Your first week After settling into your accommodation during the arrivals weekend, the University and the School of Management offer a programme of induction activities to help you transition into university life. This programme provides you with introductions to the School, your degree and to the University services available to you. Social gatherings and networking events also provide you with the perfect opportunity for you to get to know your classmates before lectures begin. The Big Team Challenge The Big Team Challenge is a week-long event, unique to the School of Management. You will take part in group challenges and activities in a fun, competitive and business focused event. We work closely with our Corporate Partners during this week, so you ll be meeting representatives from organisations such as A. S. Watson, BMT Hi-Q Sigma, BMW, CIL Management Consultants, PwC and Zurich. Student learning spaces The School of Management offers dedicated student learning spaces consisting of group-work rooms, a student common room and computer rooms, with Wi-Fi access across the site. This is in addition to the Learning Commons spaces provided in the library and the rest of the University. Guest speakers The School of Management regularly hosts guest speakers from a wide range of organisations and you may find some of the modules on your degree include guest speakers. They can provide a real insight into business life and are happy to share their experiences with you. Previous guest speakers have included: Ray Kelvin, Founder and CEO, Ted Baker; Sir Christopher Gent, Chairman, GlaxoSmithKline and former CEO of Vodafone; and Antonio Horta-Osario, CEO, Abbey Santander. Personal Tutorial System and Placement support The School of Management s Personal Tutorial System consists of a number of sources of advice and guidance to help and support you during your studies: An academic member of staff (your Academic Personal Tutor ) Your Director of Studies Student Experience Officer Programme Administrator All staff are here to provide help and support. They can advise you on School and University procedures, and help if you are experiencing problems or have welfare concerns. You should meet your Academic Personal Tutors on a regular basis. They will provide a point of contact throughout your studies. A dedicated team of Placement Officers for each degree provide individual support for all aspects of placement and exchanges.

60 058 The Bath BSc Prizes for achievement Every year, successful students from across our undergraduate courses are awarded sponsored cash prizes for their academic achievements. Current prizes awarded to students include: Best BBA Project Group Highest Mark in Marketing The IMML Work Placement Prize Best BAF Student (4-year) Highest Mark in Risk Management and Risk Control Highest Mark in Treasury Management Best Team Business and Society The IMML Work Placement Prize Best IMML Student Highest Mark in Management Consulting: Theory and Practice Best BBA Student Best BAF Student (3-year) Best Student in Business Strategy in the Global Economy BP Centurion Awards for Academic Excellence and Contribution to the Life, Reputation and Work of the University. Students at Graduation Students at Prize Giving Reception Please note that prizes and sponsors may change at any time.

61 University of Bath School of Management 059 Accommodation and living costs University accommodation is available to all new, full-time undergraduates in their first year. In order to secure your accommodation, you must have accepted your offer of a place at Bath and applied for your accommodation online. On campus, all residences are located within ten minutes walk of the academic buildings. Off-campus complexes are also available in the city centre. A broad range of room types is available to suit all budgets. First-year complexes typically have between five and 18 bedrooms grouped around a shared self-catering kitchen. As well as your tuition fees and accommodation, you will also need to take into account other costs such as food, travel, clothes and leisure. The table below gives a rough guide of costs for an EU or overseas undergraduate for a 38-week period: Food at 40 per week 1,520 Personal toiletries and laundry 190 Clothes 266 Local 36-week bus pass 255 Leisure, social activities and sport at 40 per week 1,520 TV licence 145 Telephone (landline, international phone cards & mobile) 350 Health costs (contact lenses, dentist, prescriptions) 152 Books, materials, photocopying & equipment 350 Contents insurance ( 3,000 belongings & 1,000 laptop) 115 Emergencies and unexpected expense 380 Total 5,243 Please note these figures are intended as a guide only. This table does not include your tuition fees, accommodation costs, travel home or visa charges.

62 060 The Bath BSc Life on campus Our campus is one of the safest in the UK and has been recognised with a national police security award. Compact and purpose-built, our campus is set in extensive grounds with open views across the beautiful hills of the West Country, but is only a mile from the city centre. The library, shops, banks, Post Office, Students Union, bars, cafés and restaurants are grouped around a central pedestrian parade, creating a strong sense of social and academic community. There are also dental and medical centres on campus. Excellent facilities and support As a top UK University, Bath provides all the world-class support services and facilities you would expect. Recent substantial capital investment in new buildings and facilities means that physical working conditions are modern and pleasant. Bath has one of only two university libraries in the UK that are open 24 hours a day, all year round including national holidays. The University s Accommodation Office helps to source suitable accommodation both on campus and in the city of Bath. The University s Chaplaincy provides a meeting place and base for several University societies representing many denominations and faiths. The EDGE Arts runs a vibrant and thriving range of activities encompassing all kinds of music, theatre and dance, creative and visual arts. You also have the opportunity to develop your language skills in a range of options from French to Mandarin Chinese. Classes are run through the University s Foreign Languages Centre. International students 30% of University of Bath students are international and over 100 countries are represented. To provide support and assistance to our international community of scholars, the University has its own International Office which offers a course of social events throughout the year. The Students Union The Students Union (SU) runs over 100 clubs and activities and is recognised by the NUS as one of the top three in the country. The SU regularly plays host to some great bands and has its own nightclub on campus, as well as several bars and cafés. The Union s Sports Association offers a diverse range of sporting clubs, utilising the excellent facilities provided by our world-class Sports Training Village. Some of the UK s best sports facilities The University s Sports Training Village offers some of the best sporting facilities in the country, and a number of Olympic athletes train on campus. Facilities includes: an Olympic-size swimming pool, floodlit 8-lane athletics track, a 12-court multi-purpose sports hall, a judo dojo, fencing and shooting facilities, 18 tennis courts, a fitness and conditioning suite, extensive rugby and football pitches and bobsleigh/skeleton push-start track We celebrated our 50th Anniversary in The Quads accommodation

63 University of Bath School of Management Our compact campus overlooks the city of Bath 4 All students have access to our outstanding sports facilities 5 The campus is set in extensive landscaped grounds 6 The Edge Arts and Management building

64 062 The Bath BSc Life in Bath Bath is a lively, safe, cultural and historic city. Voted one of the UK s top three favourite cities (Guardian & Observer Travel Awards), Bath is one of the most interesting, cosmopolitan and vibrant cities in the UK. It is also on UNESCO s World Heritage list. As well as being a very safe city, Bath is spectacularly beautiful. Its striking architecture, the Roman Baths, medieval Abbey and world-famous Georgian squares and sweeping crescents built of honey-colour stone, all combine to make it one of the most remarkable cities in Europe. The best-known feature of the city is the natural hot water spring. This was first used by the Celts who believed it to be sacred, but it was subsequently and more famously exploited by the Romans, who built the extensive baths from which the city takes its name and which may still be visited today. The Roman Baths represent one of the most completed ancient sites in the world, much of it unchanged for 2000 years. Innovation in Bath The South West is one of the fastest developing regions in the UK and Bath and Bristol are at the centre of its growing economy. Bath is well-known as a creative hub and significant investment has been made towards its design and technology sector. The collaborative community attracts ambitious, talented people from a range of industries making Bath an ideal location for creatives and entrepreneurs. The University of Bath Innovation Centre provides a unique environment that combines work space, business support and inspiration. Its thriving entrepreneurial network reaches out from the City of Bath across the UK. For more information visit Beyond the city London is approximately 90 minutes from Bath by train (due to be reduced to just over an hour in 2017) and there is a frequent service operating every 30 minutes. For those who want to explore a larger city close by, Bristol is about fifteen minutes away. As well as being steeped in history, Bristol is the South West s capital, offering a lively restaurant, bar and music scene as well as Cabot Circus, a first-class shopping venue boasting over 120 stores. Bristol International Airport provides fast access to an ever increasing number of destinations. For those seeking quieter retreats, Bath is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The famous Neolithic monument of Stonehenge, a wonder of the ancient world, is just 35 miles away, and Glastonbury, home to the world-famous international music festival, is just 20 miles from the city. Go to to find out more about the city. At the Thermae Bath Spa, Britain s original and only natural thermal spa, visitors today can experience the warm, mineral-rich waters. The open-air, rooftop pool boasts spectacular views across the skyline of Bath and is the perfect place to unwind. The social scene Bath is a lively city offering some of the best shopping and cultural attractions outside London. As well as many small and independent retailers, there is also a main shopping centre, South Gate. Bath also has a huge variety of restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs, clubs, three theatres, cinemas and a wide range of museums. 1 1 Student event at the Roman Baths

65 University of Bath School of Management Pulteney Bridge and the River Avon 3 The city is surrounded by beautiful countryside 4 Relaxing in front of the Royal Crescent 2 5 The Circus 6 Rooftop pool at the Thermae Bath Spa 4 5 6