Business Management BSc (Hons)

Develop the insight, confidence, management skills and sustainability perspective to succeed in modern business or set up your own business on this professionally-focused degree, accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).<br/><br/>Ranked in the UK top 25% for business, management and marketing (Guardian UK University Guide 2021), Solent Business School offers the skills and confidence you need to progress a successful career in business and international management – or even to start up your own business.<br/><br/>With a range of option choices to help you focus your personal career path, this challenging course will prepare you for the ever-changing business environment – teaching you to analyse future trends, identify local and broader impacts, and recommend sustainable, ethical solutions to contemporary business challenges.<br/><br/>Hone your skills through interactive learning sessions and a variety of practically focused assessments – giving you not just essential knowledge of business and management, but the understanding to apply that knowledge in real-world contexts.<br/><br/>Our talented teaching team offer a wealth of experience in varied national business and marketing environments and cultures, giving you an exceptional range of expertise to call upon. 85% of our students say our courses are intellectually stimulating and 95% highlight our staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey, DiscoverUni 2020).<br/><br/>Meanwhile, accreditation from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) means you can also graduate with an additional professional leadership and management award (level 5).<br/><br/>Dual accredited with Chartered Management Institute; on graduation, you will also receive a level 5 professional diploma in leadership and management.<br/><br/>**What does this course lead to?**<br/>A Solent business management degree gives you the specialist business knowledge and broad transferable skills to find business-focused roles in any industry. Recent graduates have gained professional and managerial positions across the world, for example:<br/><br/>Graduate scheme, TK Maxx<br/>HR graduate scheme, Randstad<br/>Graduate Scheme, EY<br/>HR, B&Q<br/>Assistant manager and graduate manager trainee, Enterprise Rent-a-Car<br/>Resource partner, Roke<br/>Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Saudi Arabia<br/>Investment Manager, Black Coat Group<br/>Digital Credit Controller, Penguin House<br/>Team Senior, BMW<br/>Chief Marketing Officer, Kaspas Desserts<br/>Project Manager, Olay Trans Ltd (Cyprus)<br/>Business Systems Analyst, Meridian Corp Finance<br/>Consultancy graduate, CISCO<br/>HR, NHS Southampton<br/>Financial Coordinator, De Vere Group (Malta)<br/>Sales Executive, EE<br/>Operations Assistant, Marks and Spencer<br/>Accounts Controller, Wallenuis Wilhelmsen Logistics<br/>Other graduates have used the knowledge and skills gained to start their own businesses. Examples include:<br/>Ben Michaelis – Managing Director, ThinkEngine<br/>Daisy Hatfield – Managing Director, New Forest Polo School<br/>Liam Saunders – Managing Director, VIP IT<br/><br/>**Who is this course for?**<br/>Solent’s business management degree is ideally suited if you want to develop strong business skills and prepare yourself for a successful career in a range of business industries – studying a curriculum that is not just about theory, but focused on real-world application.<br/><br/>You may not be sure yet which area of business will suit you, but all avenues are open - social enterprise, charity, government, big local, global business or a smaller entrepreneurial firm or start-up.

Want to start building your future? Solent University offers career-focused courses, exciting opportunities and industry insights to help you launch the start of a successful career. <br/><br/>Employability is Solent's no. 1 priority. State-of-the-art facilities are all built with your career in mind, including: the acclaimed Warsash Maritime Academy, the £28m Solent Sports Complex (which includes advanced sports science labs), high-tech animation and 3D modelling studios, and applied mechanics & advanced composites labs. <br/><br/>Solent is also home to a vibrant student community. Located in Southampton, beautiful beaches, a thriving nightlife, and tonnes of trendy restaurants are all yours to discover! And, as one of the most affordable student cities in the UK, you can do it all on a budget. With an enormous range of student-led societies, ranging from extreme sports to digital arts, you're bound to find your tribe at Solent. <br/><br/>Register your interest now to start your Solent story.