Business Management with Sustainability Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Whether you want to build a career in business or help organisations become more sustainable, this degree will give you the skills and knowledge to balance commercial success with environmental and social responsibility.

Interested in operations and creating lasting impact for now and for future generations? Our Business Management with Sustainability degree provides you with a comprehensive and contemporary education in business and management with a distinctive emphasis on sustainability and responsible business practices. The programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge, analytical capabilities and professional skills required to operate effectively within increasingly complex, dynamic and sustainability-focused global business environments.

Employability is embedded throughout our Business Management course and by studying key business areas including accounting, economics, finance, human resource management, marketing and sustainability, you’ll develop an excellent understanding of how organisations operate. You’ll also be exploring contemporary business topics such as artificial intelligence, ethical leadership and responsible management.

Your learning will go beyond lectures and seminars. Alongside the opportunity to complete a year-long industry placement, you’ll work on integrated case studies, and career-focused projects and assessments that bring business theory to life. You’ll be gaining valuable insights from visiting global brands such as Apple and Amazon. And you’ll be applying your knowledge to practical business simulations and real-world challenges that mirror the environments you’ll experience in industry.

Our graduates progress into careers with leading organisations including Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Caterpillar, Hewlett Packard and The Body Shop. Through close collaboration with our advisory board of industry professionals, we continually review and enhance the course to ensure it reflects the latest developments, skills and knowledge sought by employers. This means you’ll graduate with both academic understanding and the practical experience needed to succeed in a rapidly changing business world.

Following your first year, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise. All our Business Management degrees have a common first year, after which you can continue on your first choice or switch to one of our specialist degrees that best fits with your interests and career goals:\
Business Management\
Business Management with Entrepreneurship\
Business Management with Marketing\
Business Management with Human Resource Management\
Business Management with Supply Chain Management

Why choose DMU for a Business Management with Sustainability degree?

* Learn from a global leader in sustainable cities – see sustainability in action through our work as the UN’s lead university for Sustainable Development Goal 11.

* No 1 in the Midlands for learning opportunities – don’t take our word for it, listen to our students (NSS, business management subject area, 2026).

* The DMU SDG Hub – get involved for cv-boosting opportunities to work on global sustainability initiatives.

* DMU’s unique BizSpark Challenge – turn what you learn into professional experience by tackling real companies' real business challenges.

* 2nd best sustainability institution in the world – we’re not just talking it, we’re doing it (International Green Gown Awards, 2026).

* Internationalise your DMU degree - Study abroad for a year at one of DMU’s partner universities across the globe.

* The Personal Branding module – learn how to position yourself, showcase your skills and stand out.

* 100% of our students agree – our academics make the subject interesting and are good at explaining info (NSS, 2025).

* Put Bloomberg on your CV – get hands-on with industry-standard terminals and work towards certification.