Entrepreneurship and Innovation with Professional Placement
- Course type
- Postgraduate
- Course qualification
- MSc
If you’re driven by ideas, problem‑solving and making an impact, our business management degrees can help you get there. You’ll learn from industry experts, develop practical, career‑ready skills and build the confidence you need to succeed.
If you want a career in business, our degrees help you build the skills employers look for. You’ll learn from industry experts, work on real projects and grow your confidence for today’s fast‑moving, digital business world.
You’ll develop communication, teamwork, leadership, digital skills and problem‑solving, all highlighted across our business courses. Industry experience is part of your degree, with opportunities to:
You’ll also have access to VR business simulations, digital skills training and support for launching your own business through Launch@º£½ÇÂÒÂ×.
Our graduates go on to roles in companies across Greater Manchester, the UK and beyond, supported by strong industry links and an employer‑informed curriculum.
"It’s more than just a course; it’s a gateway into a more employable self."
- Becky Leigh, Business Management with Marketing (now Marketing)
Work on live projects, placements and internships to build practical experience.
Learn from industry‑experienced staff who prepare you for real business roles.
Study in Greater Manchester’s business and digital hub with connections to SMEs and global brands.
Choose a specialist pathway and build a portfolio that shows employers your skills.
Join a friendly Business School where staff know you and support your progress.
Build teamwork, communication, leadership, digital literacy and ethical decision‑making.
You’ll learn from business experts with real industry and academic experience. Our teaching is practical, career‑focused and designed to help you build confidence. You’ll study through a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops that link theory to real business practice.
Your learning is supported by our Virtual Learning Environment, where you can access podcasts, blogs, discussion boards and interactive tools that make classes engaging and easy to follow.
You’ll also have chances to build real‑world business skills. You may:
/ Work on live business briefs with real clients
/ Take part in industry projects and simulations
/ Join networking events with employers and guest speakers
These experiences help you apply your knowledge and prepare for a future career in business.
Assessment isn’t only about exams. We use a range of methods that reflect real business tasks, such as:
/ Portfolio work
/ Multiple‑choice tests
/ Reports and presentations
/ Problem‑solving and project work
The balance between exams and coursework changes across modules and years.
For more details about teaching and assessment, please contact our course enquiries team.
All of our undergraduate programmes are available with optional placement and foundation years. To explore your options, book an Open Day or contact our enquiries team.