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Business Management (BSc)

Business School student in a lecture.

This course focuses on organisations of all kinds, from multinational corporations to social enterprises and charities.

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Programme overview

Organisations are constantly having to reinvent themselves, by evolving the way they operate, in order to stand-out in an increasingly saturated international business market. This means graduates with the ability to put theory into practice, and with experience of the modern business workplace, are in high demand.

The course focuses on organisations of all kinds, from multinational corporations to social enterprises and charities. This holistic approach ensures students develop the skills to respond to the evolving needs of all businesses, irrespective of sector.

Students will develop management expertise from a team of international researchers and business practitioners. They’ll introduce students to disciplines like accounting, digital technology, marketing, human resources and employment, management, and economics. With their support, students will build a skill set to respond to current developments and challenges in business and society, while preparing to launch a successful career or pursue further postgraduate study and research.

Tuition fees

Fee Programme start date
Fee for Kazakhstani students US$16,000 per year September 2026
Fee for international students US$18,000 per year September 2026

Entry requirements

To enter this three-year undergraduate degree programme you will need:

  • A-level grades BBB with GCSE Maths grade B/6
  • a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with no component below 5.5) or an equivalent proof of English proficiency such as TOEFL or the Cardiff University English Language Test.

Qualifications listed are UK GCSE and A-Levels, however alternative qualifications at this level will also be considered.

Modules

Year one (60 ECTS)

Module titleCredits
Society and Economy 10 ECTS
Operations Management 5 ECTS
Introduction to Accounting 10 ECTS
Management: Theory and Evidence 10 ECTS
Marketing 10 ECTS
People in Organisations 10 ECTS
Technology and the Digital Age 5 ECTS

Year two (60 ECTS)

Module titleCredits
Challenges in Managing and Leading Organizations 10 ECTS
Excellence in Managing Operations 10 ECTS
Performance and Financial Management 10 ECTS
Marketing and Strategy 10 ECTS
Managing People 10 ECTS

Optional modules

In year two, students will also select 10 ECTS credits from a range of optional modules, including:

Module titleCredits
Project Management 10 ECTS
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management 10 ECTS
International Management 10 ECTS

Year three (60 ECTS)

Module titleCredits
Critical Perspectives for Contemporary Managers 10 ECTS
Strategic Management 10 ECTS

Optional modules

In year three, students will also select 40 ECTS credits from a range of optional modules, including:

Module titleCredits
International Business 10 ECTS
International Human Resource Management 10 ECTS
Services Marketing 10 ECTS
Responsible Strategic Supplier Management 10 ECTS
Logistics in the Digital Age 10 ECTS
Forensics 10 ECTS
Modelling in Management Science 10 ECTS
Exploratory Data Analysis 10 ECTS

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Our Admissions Team is available to help if you have any questions. Contact us on admissionskz@cardiff.edu.kz if you need help with your application.