Business Management (Accelerated)

This course is designed to provide you with a broad range of knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to business and management that will enable you to excel in a wide range of jobs once you graduate.

The accelerated nature of the course means that within three years you both complete three years of academic study and, through a compulsory internship, achieve a year of work experience.

This course allows you to learn more about the broad area of business and management and the specialist occupations such as marketing, operations management, human resource management and finance and so is readily adaptable and flexible to a wide range of business and management orientations.

Your first year of study will incorporate traditional modes of learning such as lectures and seminars, alongside business simulations, enterprise and project work, company projects and development plans and reports.

During your second year you will study your academic modules alongside working full time. You will attend study support days at NBS and will be supported face-to-face and at distance by tutors. You’ll have access to resources and feedback throughout and will be further supported by an academic mentor. As you will be working in a company, the majority of your assignments will be based on your own work, learning and development and the activities and practices of your placement company.

In Year Three you will return to Nottingham Business School and, in addition to core project and subject-based modules, you will be involved in mentoring first year students and running a student-led conference.

The course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Nottingham Business School at NTU is accredited by EQUIS and AACSB, which are internationally recognised hallmarks of excellence and quality for business education. We are one of only nine UK business schools recognised as a PRME Champion, and held up as an exemplar by the United Nations Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME). NBS is also recognised by the Small Business Charter, as we play an effective role in supporting small businesses, local economies and student entrepreneurship.

Every course includes at least eight weeks of professional experience, supported by strong employer links, placement opportunities, and long-term career support. NTU offers Gold-rated teaching (TEF 2023) and is an award-winning university recognised for its high-quality teaching, excellent learning resources and strong support.

Students benefit from world-class facilities, innovative learning spaces, and a vibrant community across five campuses in Nottingham and London. Whether you decide to live away from home or commute, NTU’s campuses are uniquely developed and easily accessible to meet the needs of students. Since 2020, the university has invested more than £200 million across its campuses, creating specialist facilities and industry-standard environments that enhance teaching, learning, and research. Nottingham is ranked among the UK's top student cities and is within one of the most affordable regions in England.

It has held Purple Flag accreditation for more than 16 years, recognising the quality, diversity, and safety of its evening and nighttime economy. With more than 15,000 student rooms within walking distance of NTU you’ll find accommodation to suit every budget. The university guarantees first-year accommodation for all students studying in Nottingham (T&Cs apply). Join NTU this September and experience academic excellence, career-focused learning, personalised support, and a vibrant student community.