BA (Hons) Business Administration

Build commercial acumen from day one on campus

Online or on campus

3 years full-time360 creditsEnglish

Overview

The BA (Hons) Business Administration immerses you in the realities of modern commerce from your first term. You will analyse live case studies, present to faculty panels, and collaborate on consultancy projects with Edinburgh-based SMEs. Modules progress from organisational behaviour and accounting fundamentals to strategy, digital transformation, and responsible leadership. Small seminar groups ensure personalised feedback, while the Frontier Business Lab hosts pitch nights and employer mentoring each semester.

Year 3 includes a credited internship or enterprise project. Graduates may progress directly to the Frontier MBA with advanced standing where eligible.

Who This Program Is For

School leavers aiming for management, consulting, or finance careers
Entrepreneurs seeking formal business credentials alongside campus networks
International students wanting a UK honours degree with employer connections

Faculty spotlight

Professor Helena MacLeod leads Strategy & Finance; Dr. Amara Okafor supervises enterprise projects with a focus on inclusive growth.

How you can study

Study options & delivery

Online pathway· Flexible remote

Complete your BA (Hons) Business Administration fully online from anywhere in the world with faculty-led modules and flexible scheduling.

On-campus pathway· £3,800 / $4,800/year

Attend seminars and access facilities in person at Frontier Innovation University.

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What You Will Learn

Prepare management accounts and interpret financial performance for decision-making
Develop marketing plans grounded in customer insight and digital analytics
Lead team-based consulting projects with professional presentation standards
Evaluate ethical and ESG considerations in business strategy

Curriculum

Year 1 — Foundations

Code	Course	Credits
BUS101	Introduction to Management Introduction to Management — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Introduction to Management Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	20
BUS102	Financial Accounting Financial Accounting — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Financial Accounting Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	20
BUS103	Marketing Principles Marketing Principles — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Marketing Principles Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	20
BUS104	Business Economics Business Economics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Business Economics Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	20

Year 2 — Application

Code	Course	Credits
BUS201	Corporate Finance Corporate Finance — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Corporate Finance Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	20
BUS202	Operations & Supply Chain Operations & Supply Chain — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Operations & Supply Chain Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	20
BUS203	Digital Business Digital Business — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Digital Business Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	20
BUS204	Organisational Behaviour Organisational Behaviour — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Organisational Behaviour Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	20

Year 3 — Honours

Code	Course	Credits
BUS301	Strategic Management Strategic Management — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Strategic Management Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	20
BUS302	Leadership & Ethics Leadership & Ethics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Leadership & Ethics Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	20
BUS303	Business Consultancy Project Business Consultancy Project — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway. Core concepts and frameworks in Business Consultancy Project Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases Methods, tools, and professional standards Ethics, risk, and responsible practice Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project	40

Code

Course

Credits

BUS301

Strategic Management

Strategic Management — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.

Core concepts and frameworks in Strategic Management
Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases
Methods, tools, and professional standards
Ethics, risk, and responsible practice
Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project

BUS302

Leadership & Ethics

Leadership & Ethics — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.

Core concepts and frameworks in Leadership & Ethics
Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases
Methods, tools, and professional standards
Ethics, risk, and responsible practice
Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project

BUS303

Business Consultancy Project

Business Consultancy Project — core module covering foundational concepts, applied practice, and formal assessment on this degree pathway.

Core concepts and frameworks in Business Consultancy Project
Theory applied to contemporary organisational cases
Methods, tools, and professional standards
Ethics, risk, and responsible practice
Assessment: coursework, exam, or applied project

Career Paths

Management Trainee
Business Analyst
Marketing Executive
Entrepreneur
Corporate Finance Assistant

Program Highlights

Frontier Business Lab and employer mentoring programme
Optional year abroad with partner universities
Accredited pathway toward Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 5
On-campus delivery with library, careers, and SU facilities

Assessment

Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.

Admission requirements

Academic entry

A-levels BBB (or equivalent) in relevant subjects, or an Access to HE Diploma with Merit profile
International Baccalaureate 28 points, or high school diploma with GPA 3.0/4.0 minimum

English language

English proficiency: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 46, or equivalent (waived for prior English-medium study)

Documents

Personal statement (400—600 words) explaining your academic interests and career goals
One academic reference from a teacher, tutor, or school counsellor

Research & interview

Optional: portfolio or interview for creative and professional programmes

Programme questions

How long is the BA (Hons) Business Administration?

The published duration is 3 years full-time. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.

Can I study this from my country?

You may study this award fully online from your country, or — where published — on campus at Frontier. Online study does not require a student visa. Campus study may.

What does it cost?

Online awards at Frontier Innovation University are published at about $600–$900 in total, paid by semester ($200–$400) after you accept an offer. The online application fee is $0. Exam and administrative charges may apply. See Fees for the current table.

What are the entry requirements?

Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.

How is the programme assessed?

Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.

Will this award be recognised where I live?

Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. Frontier Innovation University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.

How do I apply?

Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@frontuni.com.

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