Business Studies

Course Introduction

This course will prepare you for a career in business development and management by equipping you with a broad, integrated understanding of key aspects

of business and the changing environment in which businesses operate. It focuses on applied research and management models which can be used to improve business performance, and you will learn to analyse quantifiable information in order to make decisions.

You will study modules in business processes, planning and development, project management, economics for business, creativity and decision making, operations management, small business development, and managing strategy. As part of your studies, you will have the opportunity to work with business professionals and/or local communities on live projects. This will help you to gain valuable experience and learn to critique business

theory in practice.

As part of your studies, you will have the opportunity to work with business professionals and/or local communities on live projects. This will help you togain valuable experience and learn to critique business theory in practice. You will also be encouraged to enter the university’s Enterprise Challenge, which rewards student entrepreneurship and innovation. Previous winners have received a prize of £5,000 for their ideas.

Graduates from this degree can pursue opportunities in management, leadership, strategy, project management, human resource management, operations and logistics, advertising and marketing, and finance.