Explore the dynamic world of business. Realise your amazing qualities. Develop real skills and gain cutting edge knowledge of the industry.

Course overview

We bring Business and Management to life with inspiring and real experiences. As Freya Brewis (BA Business Management and Marketing – final year 2019-2020) student says: "The programme's content will provide the foundation of knowledge required for success in the business world... it provides the tools for you to stand out from every other student and to develop your understanding further.”

It’s a really competitive world in business today. We will equip you with much more than business knowledge.Your future employers are seeking skills that we develop with you. This means you leave us with experiences that should give you an edge at interview and in the workplace. We develop outstanding business professionals so that you, like Freya, can progress to a great career.

Our combined awards are focused upon developing your core abilities in your chosen majors, to support your distinctiveness in the workplace whilst also offering a more rounded approach to your development.

Why study this course with us?

Developing your understanding in two areas of study, on a state-of-the-art dedicated business campus will allow you to grow into a confident business professional at a UK top 20 Business School (Chartered Association of Business Schools ranking, 2018).

You are a name here. We value your uniqueness. Throughout your course, you will be mentored and supported by a Personal Tutor. These are people who will support you through life’s challenges. You will also benefit from our Student Experience Representatives. These are students who make sure that your voice is heard.

Your transformation from new student to future business professional will begin from day one.

In your first year you will develop fundamental management skills in marketing, money, people and organisations.

In year two, you will build upon this business knowledge by exploring business and management contemporary topics. You will also start to shape your career path by choosing from across the range of options we offer including undertaking a required business and a work placement that suits your personal interests and ambitions.

Teaching methods

You will be working on practical projects and finding solutions to real challenges. Your learning will develop through lots of different activities, such as lectures, seminars, case studies, discussions, presentations and online learning.

Assessment

Year 1 assessments focus upon knowledge development through examinations, essays and reports. Year 2 assessments may include presentations, proposals and group work. Year 3 assessments have a prominent focus upon individual projects and self-directed learning activities.