Business & Management BA (Hons)

**Be the best in business. Learn how to manage dynamic and complex organisations sustainably through real-life, first-hand experience.**<br/><br/>As part of this course, you’ll:<br/><br/><br/>- Develop an expert understanding of how businesses operate and build the skills needed to become a strategic and successful manager<br/><br/><br/>- Study the foundations of effective business management. This will include accounting and finance, data analytics and developing your understanding of markets and customers<br/><br/><br/>- Delve into more complex topics in your second and third years, such as sustainability in business, strategy, ethics and the influence of AI<br/><br/><br/>- Learn how businesses can use smart technology to become more sustainable, grow, adapt, improve, and ultimately succeed in future markets<br/><br/><br/>- Begin to understand business and management issues at both a national and global level and across a wide array of industries and sectors<br/><br/><br/>- Foster your entrepreneurialism as you build your specialist business knowledge<br/><br/><br/>- Put your knowledge into practice through in-class case study work, internships, study abroad and volunteering<br/><br/><br/>- Enhance your entrepreneurial skills through active participation in national student competitions, such as the IBM University Business Challenge<br/><br/><br/>- Have the opportunity to combine the core aspects of business and management with our pathway subjects, finance, enterprise, marketing and law<br/><br/><br/>- Gain the practical experience needed to impress potential employers<br/><br/><br/>**Find out more**<br/><br/>**Networking with industry**<br/>Leeds Business School has strong industry links within the city and wider region. This will provide you with a range of opportunities to enhance your employability skills.<br/><br/>You’ll engage with real businesses through live projects, chair discussions and guest lectures. Past speakers include the CEO of the London Stock Exchange, the Chief Executive of the British Bankers Association and the Chief Economist of Yorkshire Bank.<br/><br/>**Develop your practical experience**<br/>Apply your knowledge in real-world settings with an optional year-long placement in industry.<br/><br/>**An expanding business hub**<br/>From tech and gaming giants to national powerhouses, including the BBC and Channel 4, Leeds boasts attractive opportunities within a variety of industries. Already billed as one of the largest legal and financial centres in the UK, the city’s economy is forecast to grow even further over the next decade. This will provide the perfect location to witness the impact of development, expansion and innovation, making Leeds a great place to study business.<br/><br/>**Why study Business & Management at Leeds Beckett University...**<br/>- 93% of students on BA (Hons) Business & Management were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*<br/><br/><br/>- Gain practical experience and knowledge to impress potential employers<br/><br/><br/>- Optional paid placement year to broaden your real-life work experience<br/><br/><br/>- **Flexible study** – you could choose to transfer to one of our specialist routes after completing your first year<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from a team who bring together academic and professional expertise and industry connections<br/><br/><br/>National Student Survey 2024*

Ranked a top 10 university in the UK for course quality and careers (Uni Compare Rankings, 2026), Leeds Beckett University is committed to giving you the support and guidance you need to succeed in a career. From hands-on opportunities to cutting-edge facilities, LBU's courses are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>You'll also have access to a dedicated team of career experts who will offer you advice and opportunities for professional development while studying your course and for up to five years after graduation. Leeds Beckett's aim is to ensure you are career-ready.<br/><br/>And, if you want to live in a budget-friendly city loved by students, with a thriving cultural scene, diverse community and plenty of job opportunities, Leeds is the perfect destination. It's recently been ranked the best place to live in the North (Sunday Times, Best Places to Live 2024)!<br/><br/>Study a course that gives you a future advantage, in a city with something for everyone.