Business Management with a Placement Year

Whether you want to work for a multinational company or launch your own start-up, you’ll find lots of exciting opportunities in the business world. Our business management degree will equip you with the skills, knowledge, experience and connections to achieve your ambitions in a wide range of sectors.

You’ll explore everything from a real-world perspective, with live industry briefs and the chance to create your own consultancy to work with existing companies. The course also includes business simulations, where you’ll make financial decisions and experience key areas such as operations, marketing and HR.

And to help give you the edge with employers, we offer double accreditation. It means you’ll get a leadership and management qualification from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) as well as your degree.

We offer some other amazing opportunities too, including an international study exchange. We have partner universities in places such as Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Malaysia.

Then there’s the Staffordshire EDGE programme – an extra award designed to support you with your career journey. And we’ll introduce you to our entrepreneurs in residence, who can give you an invaluable insight into what makes a business idea a success.

Our staff also bring a wealth of business experience and research expertise. Some have run their own businesses, worked as change managers or brand managers, and been involved in corporate investment and global banking.

All of our business courses will equip you with a diverse skillset in leadership and management and the latest knowledge of how business operates in the real world. You will graduate with a creative approach to problem-solving, be able to interpret and use financial data, have teamworking and persuasive communication skills, and show confidence in managing time, projects and resources.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Business Management

From your first day to your graduation day and beyond, University of Staffordshire will help you build your future career.

Recently named University of the Year (Academic Employability Awards 2026, Graduate Futures Institute), employability is embedded across the student experience.You’ll be involved in real-world projects and activities that develop your professional practice. You’ll also make connections that open doors through employer partnerships and industry mentoring opportunities.

Expect lots of hands-on learning too. You can travel from crime scene to courtroom in simulation spaces – and bring topics to life with AI and VR-powered technology.

You’ll also get personalised support, with your own academic mentor. Staffordshire prides itself on offering an inclusive, welcoming environment. With more than 70 clubs and societies, and a brand new Student Village, there’s a community waiting for you. Click Call University to secure your place at University of Staffordshire today.