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

Operations Management and Business Analytics with Professional Placement

Course type
Postgraduate
Course qualification
MSc

In a world of increasing globalisation, so too increases the need for world class operations managers who can work effectively in an international business environment and utilise data to drive...

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

Project Management

Course type
Postgraduate
Course qualification
MSc

Develop your knowledge and skills in current project management theories, industry trends, tools and techniques underpinned by the latest research.

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

Project Management with Professional Placement

Course type
Postgraduate
Course qualification
MSc

Develop your knowledge and skills in current project management theories, industry trends, tools and techniques underpinned by the latest research.

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

Sport Business Management

Course type
Undergraduate
Course qualification
BSc (Hons)

Our Sport Business Management course gives you the skills, knowledge and industry experience you need for a career in the global sports industry.

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) Sport Business Management course

Sport Business Management with Foundation Year

Course type
Undergraduate
Course qualification
BSc (Hons)

The foundation year Sport Business Management 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
Placement
Available with placement year
Find out more about our BSc (Hons) Sport Business Management with Foundation Year course

Sport Business Management with Placement

Course type
Undergraduate
Course qualification
BSc (Hons)

This course prepares you for a career in the global sports industry, with a year‑long placement that lets you learn on the job and build your CV.

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

Sustainable Business Management

Course type
Undergraduate
Course qualification
BSc (Hons)

Prepare to shape a future where organisations succeed by caring for people and the planet.

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) Sustainable Business 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.