Business Management

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.

Attendance
Course Type
Student

Human Resource Management with Placement

Course type
Undergraduate
Course qualification
BA (Hons)

Learn to motivate employees whilst protecting your organisation from non-compliance, and gain valuable experience during a year-long placement.

Subject area
Business Management
Delivery mode
Full-time
Foundation year
Available with foundation year
Find out more about our BA (Hons) Human Resource Management with Placement course

International Business

Course type
Postgraduate
Course qualification
MSc

Gain a greater appreciation of cultural, social, political, legal and sustainability factors affecting business.

Subject area
Business Management
Delivery mode
Full-time
Placement
Available with placement year
Find out more about our MSc International Business course

International Business Management

Course type
Undergraduate
Course qualification
BSc (Hons)

Prepare for a successful career in today's global marketplace on a course that develops your leadership and management skills.

Subject area
Business Management
Delivery mode
Full-time
Foundation year
Available with foundation year
Placement
Available with placement year
Find out more about our BSc (Hons) International Business Management course

International Business Management with Foundation Year

Course type
Undergraduate
Course qualification
BSc (Hons)

Our International Business Management with Foundation Year programme will help you build a foundation of knowledge in your subject area, supporting your future studies.

Subject area
Business Management
Delivery mode
Full-time
With placement
Placement
Available with placement year
Find out more about our BSc (Hons) International Business Management with Foundation Year course

International Business Management with Placement

Course type
Undergraduate
Course qualification
BSc (Hons)

Prepare for a successful career in today's global marketplace and develop your leadership and management skills in a real-world setting during your industry placement.

Subject area
Business Management
Delivery mode
Full-time
Foundation year
Available with foundation year
Find out more about our BSc (Hons) International Business Management with Placement course

Management

Course type
Postgraduate
Course qualification
MSc

This course has been designed to provide a challenging and broad management education, balancing theory and practice with personal development and the development of transferable and discipline...

Subject area
Business Management
Delivery mode
Full-time
Placement
Available with placement year
Find out more about our MSc Management course

Your future in Business

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:

  • Take a placement year or internship with leading employers
  • Work on live business briefs and real challenges
  • Study abroad and gain global experience
  • Build a portfolio of work to show employers what you can do

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)

Why study at º£½ÇÂÒÂ×?

1.

Work on live projects, placements and internships to build practical experience.

2.

Learn from industry‑experienced staff who prepare you for real business roles.

3.

Study in Greater Manchester’s business and digital hub with connections to SMEs and global brands.

4.

Choose a specialist pathway and build a portfolio that shows employers your skills.

5.

Join a friendly Business School where staff know you and support your progress.

6.

Build teamwork, communication, leadership, digital literacy and ethical decision‑making.

Your learning experience

Teaching

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

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.

Ready for the next step?

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.