Business Management (with Placement) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

On this course, you study all the essential aspects of business management such as accounting, marketing and strategy, with the opportunity to put your learning into practice through a 12-week work placement. This strong practical focus means you graduate with the skills to successfully manage a wide variety of organisations or set up your own business. The course also prepares you for today’s global business environment with units in intercultural management; sustainable practices; and digital business.

Facilities and specialist equipment

* New, state-of-the-art business analytics suite to support data analytics, 'big-data', data mining, digital marketing, SEO and other management skills

* Our London Stock Exchange Group trading room, reacting to live ‘stock-market’ data

* Software includes Microsoft Power BI and Vensim simulation, for analysing complex and messy business problems, plus VR immersive skills practice; access to Sage and the econometrics software STATA

Your student experience

Gain hands-on work experience a 12-week practice placement introducing you to the challenges and excitement of a career in management.

Learn from research-driven academics actively involved in consultancy work.

Take up opportunities for consultancy experience during the second year of the degree, assisting businesses – from start-ups to established corporations - to solve problems, up-skill and innovate.

Benefit from masterclasses from industry experts so you benefit from their experience and keep at the leading edge in your field.

Access virtual business-management simulation software that allows you to participate in running a business and experience collaborative working.

Extend your experience via field trips to see business management in action at companies such as John Lewis, Volvo, PW Gates Logistics and Luton Recycling.