BBA (Hons) with pathways
This programme is delivered by British Management University, in Tashkent. It is validated by Queen Margaret University. Through our rigorous quality assurance procedures we ensure that the programme has the same academic standards as equivalent awards delivered by QMU. Successful graduates receive awards from both universities.
The Bachelor of Business Administration (with Honours) is an overarching degree programme (BBA) giving students core knowledge in business administration and more specialised knowledge and skills in one of the pathways: Project Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Communications and PR, E-Business and Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Economics and Sustainable Development.
Successful completion of a degree may allow a student to progress to further study in the subject area or a related area or to undertake further professional qualifications – whether to be undertaken in Uzbekistan or elsewhere. Graduates of the programme will have a sound basis for careers in a wide range of areas from in both private and public sectors in major corporations to small businesses, government organisations, the voluntary sector, international organisations and the media in Uzbekistan and overseas. They will be well prepared for a gainful employment in a variety of business-related fields including, but not limited to, the areas of their specialisation.
Programme details
Title:
- BBA (Hons) with Project Management
- BBA (Hons) with Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- BBA (Hons) with E-Business and Digital Marketing
- BBA (Hons) with Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- BBA (Hons) with Communications and Public Relations
- BBA (Hons) with Economics and Sustainable Development
SCQF Level: 10
Mode of delivery: face-to-face, full-time
Duration: three years (fast track), following a foundation year
Language of delivery: English
Approval
First approved: May 2023
Most recent approval: May 2023
External accreditation or recognition: n/a
Programme structure
The programme consists of shared core modules as well as specialist pathway modules and some electives.
Year 1 (SCQF Level 7 and 8)
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Module name |
Credits |
Semester |
SCQF Level |
|
Principles of Microeconomics |
20 |
One |
7 |
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Introduction to Accounting |
20 |
One |
7 |
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Introduction to Finance |
20 |
One |
7 |
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Elective General Education (see the list below) |
20 |
One |
7 |
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Principles of Macroeconomics |
20 |
Two |
7 |
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Principles of Marketing |
20 |
Two |
7 |
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Human Resource Management |
20 |
Two |
8 |
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BBA with Project Management pathway |
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Communication in Teams |
20 |
Two |
8 |
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BBA with Communications and PR, E-business and Digital Marketing pathways |
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Introduction to Communications and PR |
20 |
Two |
8 |
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BBA with Economics and Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Logistics and SCM pathways |
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Introduction to Sustainability |
20 |
Two |
8 |
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Elective General Education modules (not all options will be offered every semester) |
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Globalisation |
20 |
One |
7 |
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English Literature |
20 |
One |
7 |
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Introduction to Philosophy |
20 |
One |
7 |
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Career and Personal Development |
20 |
One |
7 |
|
Introduction to Programming with Python |
20 |
One |
7 |
Year 2 (SCQF Level 8 and 9)
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Module name |
Credits |
Semester |
SCQF level |
|
Corporate and Business Law |
20 |
One |
8 |
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Business Communications |
20 |
One |
8 |
|
Foundations of Project Management |
20 |
One |
9 |
|
Elective (from another pathway or from other degree programmes, see below) |
20 |
Two |
8 |
|
Business Ethics and Professional Standards |
20 |
Two |
8 |
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Global Business and Sustainability |
20 |
Two |
9 |
|
Entrepreneurship |
20 |
One |
9 |
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BBA with Project Management pathway |
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Organisational Behaviour |
20 |
Two |
9 |
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BBA with Logistics and Supply Chain Management pathway |
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Principles of Supply Chain Management |
20 |
Two |
9 |
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BBA with Communications and PR pathway |
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Communication Strategy |
20 |
Two |
9 |
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BBA with E-business and Digital Marketing pathway |
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Digital Marketing |
20 |
Two |
9 |
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BBA with Economics and Sustainable Development pathway |
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Environmental Economics |
20 |
Two |
9 |
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BBA with Entrepreneurship and Innovation pathway |
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Design Thinking |
20 |
Two |
9 |
|
Elective modules (from other degree programmes) |
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Financial Accounting |
20 |
Two |
8 |
|
Introduction to Financial Markets and Institutions |
20 |
Two |
8 |
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Data Analysis with Advanced Excel |
20 |
Two |
8 |
|
Communication in Teams (for pathways, other than Project Management) |
20 |
Two |
8 |
|
Introduction to Communications and PR (for pathways, other than Communications and PR, E-business and Digital Marketing) |
20 |
Two |
8 |
|
Introduction to Sustainability (for pathways, other than Economics and Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Logistics and SCM) |
20 |
Two |
8 |
Year 3 (SCQF Level 9 and 10)
|
Module name |
Credits |
Semester |
SCQF level |
|
Dissertation OR Project |
40 |
One + Two |
10 |
|
Cross-Cultural Leadership |
20 |
One |
10 |
|
Elective (from another pathway or from other degree programmes, see below) |
20 |
One |
9 |
|
Entrepreneurship at Scale |
20 |
Two |
10 |
|
Corporate Strategy |
20 |
Two |
10 |
|
Elective (from another pathway or from other degree programmes, see below) |
20 |
Two |
9 |
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BBA with Project Management pathway |
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Advanced Project Management |
20 |
One |
10 |
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BBA with, Logistics and SCM pathway |
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Logistics Solutions |
20 |
One |
10 |
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BBA with Communications and PR pathway |
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Crisis Communication |
20 |
One |
10 |
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BBA with E-business and Digital Marketing pathway |
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Managing an E-Business |
20 |
One |
10 |
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BBA with Entrepreneurship and Innovation pathway |
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Innovation Management |
20 |
One |
10 |
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BBA with Economics and Sustainable Development pathway |
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Development Economics |
20 |
One |
10 |
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Elective modules (from other degree programmes) |
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Data Visualization with Tableau |
20 |
One |
9 |
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Business Information Systems |
20 |
One |
9 |
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Management Accounting |
20 |
One |
9 |
|
Principles of Supply Chain Management (for pathways, other than Logistics and SCM) |
20 |
Two |
9 |
|
Organisational Behaviour (for pathways, other than Project Management) |
20 |
Two |
9 |
|
Communication Strategy (for pathways, other than Communications and PR) |
20 |
Two |
9 |
|
Digital Marketing (for pathways, other than E-business and Digital Marketing) |
20 |
Two |
9 |
|
Environmental Economics (for pathways, other than Economics and Sustainable Development) |
20 |
Two |
9 |
|
Design Thinking (for pathways, other than Entrepreneurship and Innovation) |
20 |
Two |
9 |
Key features
Placements: none
Professional registration: n/a
Any other important points:
- Students must normally complete a Foundation year first.
- 480 credits are delivered over three years. Students may not take more than 160 credits in a year.
Admission requirements
Admission to the Bachelor of Business Administration (with Honours) is primarily gained through completion of the One-year Foundation Programme developed in collaboration with the University of Reading
Admission Requirements for the Foundation Programme
To enter the Foundation Programme, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
- be 17 years of age or older by December 31 in the year of registration;
- present a Certificate of Secondary Education approved by the Ministry of Education of Uzbekistan;
- present a valid certificate of an IELTS test (International English Language Testing System) or equivalent with the overall mark of 5.5 or above.
Admission Requirements for the BBA (Hons) Programme
General Requirements
Applicants must also satisfy one of the following requirements:
- Successful completion of the BMU Foundation programme or equivalent International Foundation programme;
- Successful completion of the first year of an undergraduate degree course at a recognised higher education establishment; or
- Any other equivalent qualification allowing entry to a UK higher education undergraduate course (e.g., International Baccalaureate).
English language requirement
Applicants must have one of the following:
- An IELTS score of 6.0 or another English Language Test recognised by BMU; or
- Completed their secondary education through the medium of English and gained grade C or above in GCSE English or its equivalent; or
- Successfully completed an appropriate International Foundation programme with a pass in an academic English module or equivalent.
Mathematics proficiency requirement
Applicants must hold:
- GCSE pass in Mathematics or equivalent;
In addition to the above, applicants must also have one of the following:
- Pass in Quantitative Methods I module on BMU Foundation Programme or equivalent; or
- Pass in BMU Mathematics Entrance Exam
Age requirement
- Applicants must be 18 years of age by the 31st of December of the academic year applied for.
