Course summary

On this course, you study all the essential aspects of business management such as accounting, marketing and strategy, with the opportunity to put your learning into practice through a guaranteed 12-week work placement. This strong practical focus means you graduate with the skills to successfully manage a wide variety of organisations or set up your own business. The course also prepares you for today’s global business environment with units in intercultural management; sustainable practices; and digital business. Facilities and specialist equipment

• New, state-of-the-art business analytics suite to support data analytics, 'big-data', data mining, digital marketing, SEO and other management skills

• Harvard Business Publishing learning resources providing advanced business simulations in areas such as sustainability and digital processes

• Our London Stock Exchange Group trading room, reacting to live ‘stock-market’ data

• Software includes Microsoft Power BI and Vensim simulation, for analysing complex and messy business problems, plus VR immersive skills practice; access to Sage, Eikon and the econometrics software STATA

• Gain hands-on work experience a 12-week practice placement introducing you to the challenges and excitement of a career in management.

• While on placement, benefit from a dedicated work-placement coordinator and on-going support.

• Our courses are designed to provide authentic assessment opportunities, dealing with real-world problems and issues, through regular engagement with industry.

• In your first year, you study with students from other business focuses on giving you a wider exposure to business areas; the cross-discipline benefits include opportunities for debate and better business understanding.

• Learn from research-driven academics actively involved in consultancy work.

• Take up opportunities for consultancy experience during the second year of the degree, assisting businesses – from start-ups to established corporations - to solve problems, up-skill and innovate.

• Attend masterclasses from industry experts so you benefit from their experience and keep at the leading edge in your field.

• Access virtual business-management simulation software that allows you to participate in running a business and experience collaborative working.

• Benefit from field trips to see business management in action at companies such as John Lewis, Volvo, PW Gates Logistics, Luton Recycling and RAJA Packaging.