Business Management BSc (Hons)

At SMU, our Business Management course is designed for practical, ambitious individuals ready to make a real impact in the workplace. With small class sizes, you’ll enjoy a personal learning journey where you’re truly valued, while our focus on ethical standards and working with third-sector organisations helps you develop as a thoughtful, forward-thinking leader. Our expert academics bring a wealth of industry experience to the classroom, offering an engaging and relevant approach to teaching that ensures you’re equipped with the real-world skills you need to thrive.

A hands-on Business Management degree to help you navigate the corporate world. Our high employability shows this is an approach that works, and that you’ll get where you want to be.

Practical skills that boost employability

Our Business Management course is designed by industry professionals who understand that employers seek graduates who:

• can apply ideas to practical situations
• are confident with the latest technological and digital developments
• maintain the best professional management and ethical standards.

You’ll be assessed on real-world projects, business cases, presentations and simulated exercises (rather than exams) so you’ll have plenty of extra experience for your CV. As you explore our wide range of specialist modules, you’ll:

• earn exemptions and professional accreditations
• complete short courses on Excel and Canva.

We’ll help you find a work placement that complements your goals. You’ll:

• apply knowledge and skills to the real world
• gain crucial experience and confidence
• build your network.

Therefore, you’re always building on your employability. Once you finish your Business Management BSc, you’ll join the 96% of SMU graduates in employment, vocation, or further study within 15 months of graduation (HESA, 2024).

Decide how you’d like to study

Our wide mix of optional modules across finance, business law, marketing and digital business help you discover what makes you tick. You can focus on contemporary approaches and critical skills in your first year, and then specialise in areas like management consultancy and digital business.​ We also offer:

• BSc Business Management and Entrepreneurship
• BSc Business Management and Finance
• BSc Business Management and Marketing

You can study our Business Management degree:

• as a three-year degree
• with a foundation year
• with a placement year
• with both a foundation and placement year.

Get inspired by industry experts

Our courses are designed and taught by industry professionals with decades of experience, and connections with business leaders who share their insight with our students. For example, Course Lead Kofi Amegashie has 30+ years of international business experience across companies like Chevron, Shell, World Bank, Alexander Forbes, and more.

What's more, you will build your industry knowledge through our visiting professionals and experts sharing their stories and advice.

You’ll also have plenty of time with tutors: nine contact hours a week, plus one-to-one sessions whenever you need. We’re here for you and want you to succeed.

Take part in employability events

You will have numerous opportunities to attend and take part in events that are designed to develop your skills and give you valuable practical experience. These events will help you to build up your confidence and CV, ready for your next steps after graduation.

For example, The Business Clinic Marketing Hackathon puts together Business Management students with representatives from local businesses to work through a real-life challenge within a set timeframe. Teams must come up with ideas and solutions, and then pitch their proposals to a panel of expert judges. 

This gives our students the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge and skills that they have acquired, while also encouraging collaboration and the development of presentation skills.

Gain recognised certification

Micro-credentials are short, focused courses designed to help you develop valuable skills in a flexible and accessible way. Whether you want to enhance your academic abilities or improve employability, micro-credentials are a great way to stand out at university and in your future career.

By taking a micro-credential course, you will:

• Quickly learn or improve key skills that are essential for academic success and career development.
• Gain official recognition for your efforts with a Moodle badge and an official certificate upon completion.
• Demonstrate your commitment to lifelong learning—a quality highly valued by employers.

We are continuously expanding our micro-credential offerings. Currently, we provide the following courses:

• Become a Microsoft Office Expert – Basic Level (Online, Self-Access)
• Advocacy Skills (Interactive Workshop)
• Professional Presenting (Practical Workshop).