Business Management BA (Hons)

<strong>Why this course?</strong> <br/>Fundamental to our ethos is working closely with business communities in the private, public and third sectors. Working with local, national, and international companies helps build professional relationships and networking opportunities for our students. In your first year, you’ll gain knowledge and skills in marketing, digital business, data-driven decision-making, and finance, as well as gaining insights into your own strengths and ambitions. You’ll then be able to shape the course around your interests and career goals. There are lots of options to choose from in your second and third years, with specialist modules in areas including finance, accountancy, marketing, PR, project management and business strategy.<br/><br/>Our independent accreditations, which are built into your degree, boost your CV, and fast-track your membership into organisations such as the Chartered Management Institute. This places you in a strong position when applying for jobs and can help increase your salary. At Worcester Business School you’ll join a community of students from all over the world, all based together on the same campus in the centre of Worcester. You’ll learn from your classmates as well as guest lecturers and our expert academic team. <br/><br/><strong>Future employment</strong><br/>You’ll be treated like a future business professional from day one as you develop the skills and experience to succeed in the dynamic, global business world.<br/>You’ll build a portfolio of relevant experience through a one-year paid placement, internships, consultancy projects and company visits. On top of this, we’ll support you with job hunting, CV writing and interview preparation.<br/>You could progress onto careers within management, consultancy, public relations, market research and business analytics and many more. <br/><br/><strong>Added benefits</strong><br/>• Opportunities to compete for funding to start your own business.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Experience international cultures and develop a global mind-set through options to work and study abroad.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Be awarded a CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership, in addition to your degree<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Why the University of Worcester?</strong><br/><br/>The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.<br/><br/>At Worcester, small class sizes, supportive tutors, and professionally focused courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.<br/><br/>• University of the Year finalist in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025.<br/>• First in the UK for sustained employment, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025.<br/>• First in the UK for quality education – Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025.<br/><br/>Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays