Overview

The Cass BSc Management degree focuses on developing the research, modelling and analysis skills required to make good decisions in contemporary organisations and businesses. In other words, the rigorous scientific principles of a BSc are applied to the practice of management.

It is different from our BSc in Business Studies - even though we share a number of function centred modules - as it helps students develop a holistic picture of organisations. We do this by looking at connections, trends and patterns that aid opportunity development and problem solving.

The Cass course syllabus is unique in that it is the only undergraduate programme in the UK to include a substantial number of systems thinking and risk management modules at BSc level. This means that our graduates have a significant advantage over others unfamiliar with these advanced concepts. These modules take an interconnected view of management issues and use a range of tools and techniques that model the implications of change in modern business.

Our BSc Management degree will equip you with the skills and competencies to begin a career as a consultant or analyst with international management consultancies, banks and other global businesses. It will also equip you with the skills to start and manage your own business or give the edge to a smaller business by providing a better informed view of the consequences and implications of change. It also provides a good grounding for post-graduate studies in a range of areas.

So, if you are curious about the world, like to people watch and ask questions, keen to apply theory in practice and wonder how things could work better, the BSc Management degree is for you.

Course content

Year 1

Core modules provide grounding in the key business functions including economics, accounting and the theory and practice of management. Specialist modules introduce research methods, management modelling tools, problem solving approaches and decision making. These are rooted in management science and systems thinking principles.

Six modules (five core and one elective)

Core modules:

  • Financial Mathematics and Business Statistics
  • Foundations of Economics for Business
  • Introduction to Accounting for Business and Management
  • Management Decision Support
  • The Practice of Management

Electives:

  • French for Business I
  • French for Business: Beginner Level
  • International Business Environment
  • Introduction to Business Law
  • Spanish for Business I
  • Spanish for Business: Beginner Level
  • The Reflective Practitioner 

Year 2

Builds on the knowledge of the first year by developing the qualitative and quantitative skills needed for effective organisational analysis. Further core business functions are introduced to provide a holistic perspective of business and management.

Ten modules (eight core and two electives)

Core modules:

  • Business Statistics
  • IT for Business 1
  • Management of Human Resources
  • Management Modelling Methods
  • Principles of Finance
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Operations Management
  • Systems Thinking

Electives:

  • Business and Industrial Economics
  • Creativity, Innovation & Design
  • European Business Culture
  • European Studies
  • French for Business 2
  • French for Business: Intermediate Level
  • Management Accounting
  • Marketing Management
  • New Venture Thinking
  • Spanish for Business 2
  • Spanish for Business: Lower Intermediate Level

Year 3

The focus for the final year is on consolidation of learning through selection and application of the most appropriate analytical tools. The Final Year Project allows the student scope to explore a topic of their choice and the electives provide the chance to explore contemporary and traditional issues.

Ten modules (four core and four electives)

Core modules:

  • Final Year Project 
  • Managing Risk and Uncertainty
  • Supply Chain and Logistics Management
  • Systems Thinking for Consultants

Electives:

  • Advanced Strategic Management
  • Advertising
  • Art and Antiques Markets
  • Climate Change & its impact on the World Economy 
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Emerging Markets
  • European Business Seminar
  • Financial Management
  • French for Business 3
  • French for Business: Upper Intermediate Level
  • German for Business 3
  • German for Business: Upper Intermediate Level
  • International Human Resource Management
  • Management of Innovation & Change
  • New Product Development
  • Spanish for Business 3
  • Spanish for Business: Upper Intermediate Level
  • Strategy for Business
  • Virtual Organisations

Placements and internships

A key part of a Cass degree is the opportunity to gain professional experience working for a leading organisation. All Cass students are eligible to take either a short-term internship or a one-year placement programme as part of your degree.

The experience of working for a leading institution can be invaluable in terms of your future career. A professional placement will allow you to tailor your degree to combine a unique blend of theory and practice, acquire skills and competencies sought by graduate employers, and improve your chances of securing graduate employment; giving you an edge over the competition.

Cass Business School fully prepares you for these placements, with a dedicated Placements Office to help you with CV's, interview techniques and tips on how to make a winning application.

Every year, BSc Management students secure placements with a wide variety of financial firms, business-to-business companies, and consultancies. Whilst on placement, they are involved with real-world projects.

Participating organisations include:

  • Bank of England
  • Gist
  • HSBC Vietnam
  • IBM UK Ltd
  • Microsoft
  • Morgan Stanley
  • UBS
  • Xerox

Study abroad

International study opportunities

In today's global business environment, international exposure gives you a vital edge in the employment market. A period of study abroad is an excellent opportunity to enhance your education with an international dimension.

Cass Business School gives you the opportunity to spend a year or a term studying at one of our partner institutions. This could be in Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, the US, South Korea or Europe.

Available study abroad programme structures and partner institutions

Replacement 2nd Year Abroad

You can spend the second year of your three year degree course studying abroad at one of our partner institutions.

During your time abroad you will cover all core material of your second year Cass programme, taking equivalent courses at the host institution. Teaching is in English, but subjects are taught from a different perspective.  Elective modules will enable you to focus on the specialist areas of the partner institution, or the business practice of the country in which you are studying. You can study at one of our partner universities listed below:


Country

Host institution (Replacement 2nd Year, Management)

Hong Kong

Chinese University of Hong Kong

University of Hong Kong (HKU)

Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST)

Singapore

Singapore Management University

United States

Emory University, Atlanta

Sandwich Year Abroad

You can spend a year of your degree course studying at one of our partner institutions, between your 2nd and 3rd year of study. This would add a year to your degree and you would complete your degree in four years.

Teaching here can be in the relevant native language which would require appropriate foreign language skills. However most host universities are now offering an increasing number of courses taught in English and in Singapore all teaching will be in English.

You can also choose to combine your study overseas with a work placement, which involves spending six months studying and the remaining six months working. You would be expected to organise your own placement, although some of our partner schools may be able to help you.

This additional year of study does not form a part of your degree, however you will need to spend the full year studying and pass all assessments. Your degree certificate will state 'with Study Abroad'. The partner university will also provide you with a transcript of the modules you have studied there.


Country

Host institution (Sandwich Year, Management)

Austria

Universität Wien, Vienna

Belgium

Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management, Brussels

Canada

HEC, Montréal

France

ESCP Europe, Paris

Germany

Technische Universität Berlin, Berlin

Technische Universität Münchcn, Munich

Italy

LUISS Guido Carli, Rome

The Netherlands

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University

Norway

BI Norwegian School of Management, Oslo

Singapore

National University of Singapore

Spain

Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona

Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid

Sweden

Stockholm University, Stockholm

Credit for prior learning


Entry requirements

Entry requirements:

A-level: AAA

BTEC NND: Distinction Distinction Distinction

IB: 35 points overall including 6 in all Higher Level subjects and 5 in all Standard Level subjects.  Consideration will be given to 1 bonus point.

International Students: We accept a wide range of International and other UK qualifications at Cass.

If you do not qualify for direct entry, INTO City University London offers an International Foundation programme. Successful completion to the required standard of the International Foundation Programme in Business & Economics with Accounting at INTO City University London means guaranteed progression to this degree. Please note, there are limitations on the number of places available on undergraduate courses offered by Cass Business School at City University London

Additionally, the University works in partnership with Kaplan International College (KIC) London to provide preparatory courses for international students. Foundation and Pre Masters courses at KIC London offer comprehensive support to students including regular one-to-one tuition. Progression to the University is guaranteed if you complete the KIC London course at the required level. Please note: There are limitations on the number of places available on undergraduate courses offered by Cass Business School at City University London.

GCSE: Maths (grade A) and English language (grade C) or equivalent

If you are studying General Studies, Critical Thinking or a native language A-level then these subjects will not be included in any offer condition.

English language requirements:

If your first language is not English, we will require evidence of English language proficiency. Minimum requirements are:

IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6 in any unit.

TOEFL: 100 internet-based total with a minimum of 23 in all sub-tests.

GCSE: English language grade C

Application, fees, and term dates

All applications should be made through UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. Applications are made via Apply, UCAS's online application system.

Institution code: C60 (Cass Business School and City University)
Course code: N200

You can find more information at UCAS and in the UCAS Handbook.

More information about applying to Cass

Fees

The fees for 2012 entry are:

  • UK/EU students: £9,000 per annum.
  • Non-EU international students: £12,500 per annum.
  • Placement and study abroad students:
    If you are taking a professional placement or study abroad year, this forms an element of your degree and therefore you will be expected to pay a proportion of the standard year's tuition fees.
  • Students who have already studied to degree level:
    UK and EU nationals who have already obtained a degree (BSc/BA or higher qualification, or equivalent) are no longer entitled to public funding (HEFCE). The tuition fee for these students will be charged at the international students rate. 

Scholarships

New for 2012 entrants: £2,000 each year for at least three years for students on this course. Read more here to see if you might qualify.

Term dates

Term dates for first year entry BSc students

Autumn Term: 19 September - 09 December 2011

Spring Term: 9 January - 6 April 2012

Summer Term: 30 April - 22 June 2012

Term dates for returning second & third year BSc students

Autumn Term: 26 September - 09 December 2011

Spring Term: 9 January - 6 April 2012

Summer Term: 30 April - 22 June 2012

Your career after Cass

BSc Management graduates seek rich and diverse roles in a wide range of industries. Typical roles for first-time employment include analyst, management consultancy, project work involving data analysis/trends, and the implementation of planning and control within a business context.

Others will secure places with banks and leading organisations as part of graduate trainee programmes with banks and leading organisations such as IBM, Barclays Capital, Esso and Morgan Stanley, with some entering postgraduate study.

Average salaries for first- time management students start on average £26,000.

The Careers Centre

All Cass students have the use of the Careers Service at City University London. The Careers service offers a wide range of services to students such as professional advice with job applications, CVs, covering letters and any career questions. They also organise mock interviews and psychometric testing, allowing you to practise answering relevant interview questions and then receive feedback on your responses.

In addition, they is the opportunity of attending specialist career guidance interviews, that can enable you to make a well-informed and realistic decision.