Business Management and Finance (with Placement Year) with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

**Excel in a finance-based management career with our London-based Business Management and Finance degree**<br/>Build an organisation for success with St Mary’s hands-on Business Management and Finance degree. You will focus on critical skills and the latest developments, covering topics like:<br/><br/><br/>- finance<br/><br/><br/>- marketing<br/><br/><br/>- strategy<br/><br/><br/>- human resources.<br/><br/><br/>You can also specialise in:<br/><br/><br/>- business law<br/><br/><br/>- management consultancy<br/><br/><br/>- digital business.<br/><br/><br/>Our Business Management and Finance BA is designed by designed by industry professionals, including accountants and directors. As a result, you’ll meet employer needs, such as:<br/><br/><br/>- the ability to apply ideas to practical situations<br/><br/><br/>- confidence with the latest technological and digital developments<br/><br/><br/>- the ability to maintain the best professional management and ethical standards.<br/><br/><br/>**Study in the world’s financial capital**<br/>Our campus is located in the green and picturesque London borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, so you’ll have opportunities to explore the global financial capital and a hub for enterprise.<br/><br/>We’re also near large and small businesses looking for financial expertise.<br/><br/>**Gain extra qualifications as you study**<br/>During your business management and finance course, you can complete specific modules to achieve extra qualifications (subject to validation) from:<br/><br/><br/>- Chartered Management Institute (CMI)<br/><br/><br/>- Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA)<br/><br/><br/>- Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accounting (CIPFA).<br/><br/><br/>**Hear from our students**<br/> Lauren, Business student - The staff here are really helpful and are always on hand when help is needed, both in lectures and tutorials.<br/><br/>**About the Placement Year**<br/>A placement year enables students to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between their second and final year. It is a substantial piece of paid experience where you can make a real contribution to your employer and it can really make you stand out from the crowd!<br/><br/>**About the foundation year**<br/>The foundation year will focus specifically on communication (oral and written), critical thinking, research, independent study, digital and employability skills.<br/><br/>This course will enable you to:<br/><br/><br/>- apply the knowledge and skills you gain from your course in a work setting<br/><br/><br/>- build your commercial awareness and insights into organisations and industries you might want to work in<br/><br/><br/>- develop your professional skills through company training, networking skills and confidence in the workplace<br/><br/><br/>- get some great experience for future job applications or even land a graduate job.<br/><br/><br/>**Support from St Mary’s every step of the way**<br/>Securing a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and Careers Teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities.<br/><br/>**Please note:** in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the three year version of your degree programme.<br/><br/>**Why St Mary’s?**<br/>You will gain skills and support to make a positive impact – for yourself and for others – through high-quality teaching, real-world experience, and a community that lifts each other up. Our campus is a London oasis – blending city energy with open green spaces to think, connect, and grow.