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Business & Management (Global Operations) (with Foundation Year option)

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
BA (Hons) On-Campus Full-time 3 - 5 years September, January £9535 per year £19635 per year
Course fee notes

September 2026 entry:

  • £9,535 (UK, ROI & CI)
  • £19,635 (Int'l)
  • Foundation Year: £5,760 (UK, ROI & CI) | £19,635 (Int'l)
  • Placement year: The placement year tuition fee is determined by the year you are on placement and your level of study. It is a reduced fee which will not exceed 20% of the standard annual University tuition fee (UK, ROI & CI) for the academic year you complete your placement. 

For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

About Business & Management (Global Operations) (with Foundation Year option), BA (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study BA (Hons) Business & Management (Global Operations) at BU?

  • Develop knowledge, understanding and skills in the areas of operations management, operations strategy and supply chain management in a global context 
  • Opportunities to study abroad at one of our international partner institutions 
  • Study a diverse subject that provides a stepping-stone to work in any industry, anywhere in the world 
  • Complete an optional 30-week placement, giving you invaluable opportunities to gain industry experience and build a professional network 
  • Study at a university with over 35 years’ teaching experience in this area, excellent industry connections and an international reputation
  • You'll be career-ready with 94% of our graduates in employment or further studies, fifteen months after graduating.

Depending on which options you select as you go through the course, you will eventually graduate with one of our specialist pathway awards.  You can view the full range of pathways on our subject area page.

Course accreditations

The accrediting bodies on our BA (Hons) Business & Management (Global Operations) course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which is reflected in the BU Business School Experience:

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide

Unit accreditations

  • Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accreditation gives you complimentary CMI student membership (and access to resources and services) and when you graduate, you’ll receive a CMI L5 Certificate in Management and Leadership qualification in addition to your Bachelor’s degree

We offer a January intake for this course, which is specifically designed for international students, offering a unique opportunity to seamlessly join our main course while receiving tailored support to prepare you for your second year. For more information and to apply, please visit the course page on our website. 


Entry requirements for this course

Contact Bournemouth University (BU) to find course entry requirements.


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