Business Management BA Welcome Pack
Welcome to BA Business Management – September 2026.
The BA (Hons) Business Management programme is designed to support your learning, catering to a wide range of business interests. Year 1 provides 6 modules that are compulsory for all learners. In years 2 and 3, you can select one of 6 specialisms. Each year 1 module is designed for personal and professional development, and to support refining and focusing on your individual career aspirations. The variety of modules brings a broad understanding of the subject, creating an enabling environment to refine your studies based on your personal interest as you progress into year 2.
The programme has a strong leadership team, and you will have a personal academic tutor to support you. We expect that you will attend modules well, and we actively seek to provide opportunities within the curriculum for industry engagement and guest speakers to enrich your experience. This commitment to your learning from us, and you, leads to some wonderful success stories.
This year’s graduates have secured jobs with large brands such as Tesla and Volkswagen, organisations such as the crown court and public sector, and roles including project management, new talent executive and group supervisor.
We are proud of the achievements of our students, and we actively seek to provide you with everything you need to secure that top graduate role.
We look forward to seeing you at our campus very soon
Your Course Leader
Maria Correia
Senior Lecturer in Business Management
maria.correia@northampton.ac.uk
The Course Leader is here to support your academic journey, offering guidance on your studies, helping you navigate the course structure, and providing advice on progression and opportunities. They are also your key point of contact for any concerns or questions about your programme, ensuring you get the most out of your university experience.
Additional staff
- Deborah Gardner
- Rosalie Tshimanga
Welcome and Induction Sessions
This is your induction timetable with in-person sessions starting on 24 September.
The details of your programme-specific experience are as follows:
Thursday 24 September
Session: BA Business Management Welcome Session 1
- Time: 10am – 12pm (BST)
- Location: Senate SN111, first floor, Senate building, Waterside campus
Session: Library Welcome Week Activity
- Time: 12:15 – 1:15PM (BST)
- Location: Learning Hub, 1st Floor, Drop-In Area, Waterside campus
Session: The Faculty Welcome Experience!
This is how we love to kick things off in the Faculty of Business Law! This fun and friendly social event brings music, unique games, party food and more to our new student and staff community. Hosted by the faculty Student Experience Assistant Team (SEAT), this is a great opportunity to connect and mix with peers and tutors from Business, Management, Analytics, Marketing, Hospitality, Law, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Criminology, Criminal Justice & Policing course communities. We promise you’ll have a great time…NOT TO BE MISSED!
- Time: 2 – 4pm (BST)
- Location: The Leathersellers Hide, 4th Floor, Learning Hub, Waterside campus
Friday 25 September
Session: BA Business Management Welcome Session 2
- Time: 10 – 11am (BST)
- Location: TBC
Session: Library Welcome Week Activity
- Time: 11am – 12pm (BST)
- Location: Learning Hub, 1st Floor, Drop-In Area, Waterside campus
Session: University Leadership Team Welcome Talk
- Time: 12:30 – 1pm (BST)
- Location: Engine Shed, Waterside campus
Equipment / Reading Lists
There is no specialist equipment required for this programme. It is expected that you will have a laptop that is in a good working condition, and that you will bring to each session, charged and ready to use.
We do not have a specified reading list, but we do encourage you to register for good business news sites such as:
- Forbes
- PWC
- Business Insider
- McKinsey Consulting
- The Financial Times
And to register for sites that help you understand broader issues that can be influenced or affected by affected by business such as:
- The World economic forum
- The United Nations
Enhancing skills, building networks and engaging in the wider University community
On the BA (Hons) Business Management Programme, you will benefit from a wide range of opportunities designed to develop your skills, expand your networks and enhance your overall learning experience.
You will build strong presentation, communication and digital skills through engaging activities, workshops and interactive learning sessions embedded through the course.
All students are encouraged to join the Business Society, a free and inclusive community where you can connect with peers, collaborate on projects and contribute to student-led initiatives that makes a real impact.
You will also have the opportunity to attend a major industry event such as the London Business Show, giving you the chance to meet professionals, explore career pathways and build valuable, lifelong networks.
