Business Management BA (Hons)

The business world is fast-paced and challenging. Explore the field of business management to prepare you for a career in today’s global business world. Gain essential management expertise and skills through real-world experiences and professional development opportunities, setting the stage for your business career.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/>- Study at Britains best university, as ranked by students (Student Crowd University Awards, 2022)<br/><br/><br/>- Gain a competitive edge with our Professional and Academic Development Programme<br/><br/><br/>- Option to spend a year working in industry, or undertake an entrepreneurship year<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunities to study abroad<br/><br/><br/>- Study alongside innovative companies based in Keele Business School<br/><br/><br/>Whether you’ve got a clear career goal or want to explore where the world of business could take you, Business Management at Keele is the perfect starting point. It provides the right balance of a cutting-edge business education with practical, real-world skills to support you to make the transition into the world of work. <br/><br/>Our contemporary curriculum allows you to build your core business knowledge and develop your understanding of organisations and how they function in a complex business environment. You will focus on areas such as leadership, strategy, business operations, marketing and human resource management. Economics, politics and society are also explored, and you will learn to analyse data and how it can inform business decision-making. <br/><br/>Practical, career-focused teaching and learning ensures that you can apply the theory you’re learning to real-world scenarios that will build your expertise and confidence. We will also get you thinking about sustainability and business ethics so when you begin work or start your own business you can be a force for good in the world.<br/><br/>Our built-in Professional and Academic Development Programme spans your entire degree. Designed to fully prepare you for securing a great job or starting a business, you will develop your professional skills, creativity, confidence, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Our aim? To ensure you graduate with clear goals and impressive experiences to show future employers or investors. You’ll benefit from Keele Business School’s strong industry connections, placement or entrepreneurship opportunities, hands-on practical experiences, and invaluable real-world insights such as through our Global Challenge Pathways.