Find your passion: a flexible Business Management degree with high employability after graduation.
Please note: this course is subject to revalidation.
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.
Why St Mary's
Practical skills that boost employability
Decide how you’d like to study
Get inspired by industry experts
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 Amegashi 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.
Our academics are really helpful and always on hand when help is needed, both in lectures and tutorials.- Lauren, business student
Academic support
in London (National Student Survey (NSS) 2024)
Employability
of graduates are in employment, vocation or further study within 15 months of graduation (HESA, 2024)
Teaching quality
in the UK (The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024)
Course content
Modules
You will learn what makes business tick, including the financial and economic aspects of business, how to manage people, and how to organise for success.
You will learn how to manage the long-term future of a business by studying changes taking place in the business world, in societies, markets, finances, economies, technology, political intervention and legal or ethical requirements.
You will also discover how to develop and implement strategy to meet requirements and the processes behind completing in-depth research projects investigating the different choices your business needs to make.
You will have the opportunity to gain managerial experience during one of several work placements offered throughout the programme.
It is possible to gain professional accreditations and certificate exemptions by successfully completing selected core and optional Business Management modules.
Professional bodies include:
Please note: it is possible that a module listed on the website will not be able to run due to reasons beyond our control. For more information please refer to our course information disclaimer.
How the degree is taught
Teaching methods
You'll be taught on our beautiful and historic campus located in Twickenham, London.
We take a blended learning approach. You'll attend traditional on-campus lectures, seminars, and tutorials, while also engaging in content on Moodle (our Virtual Learning Environment).
Assessment methods
Our assessments equip you with the skills you will need for employment success. And they're not all essays and exams. You´ll:
- craft business reports
- deliver presentations
- learn how to become an ethical influencer
- plan campaigns
- undertake simulated exercises.
Feedback
We adhere to the university’s policy of providing feedback on assessments within 15 working days.
Entry requirements
96 - 112
UCAS points
We understand that sometimes barriers you can't control get in the way of academic achievement. You are more than just your grades. We'll consider your application as a whole, taking into account things like:
- subjects studied at Level 3
- your GCSEs (or equivalent) profile
- non-academic achievements you mention in your personal statement
- your references and motivation.
GCSE
GCSE Maths grade 4/C, or equivalent evidence of numerical skills, is also a requirement.
We offer GCSE equivalency tests for those who need to improve their GCSE grades.
International requirements
International students should check our country-specific pages for equivalents. If English is not your first language you will need to achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section (or equivalent).
UCAS Personal statement support
Create your UCAS personal statement through our online builder and we'll email you a copy of your completed version at the end.
Further Information
For more information about entry requirements please email apply@stmarys.ac.uk.
How many UCAS points my grades are worth
A levels
A*
56 pts
A
48 pts
B
40 pts
C
32 pts
D
24 pts
E
16 pts
My qualification isn't listed:
If you can't find your qualification in this list please check the full list of UCAS tariff tables.
Fees & funding
Tuition fees
Home
£9,535
International
£16,320
Funding Information
January 2025 entry
If you are applying to study the programme starting in January 2025, your tuition fees will be as follows:
- Home: £9,250
- International: £16,320.
*Please note: these fees are annual and may increase as detailed in our tuition fee variation disclaimer.
Information about tuition fees, student loans, and funding your studies can be found within our fees and funding section.
Additional costs
Your tuition fees will cover the cost of all mandatory elements of your programme.
Additional costs could be incurred depending on optional modules chosen and other projects undertaken.
For further information about additional costs please see our additional costs webpage.
Scholarships
Find out more about our range of scholarships and bursaries available to undergraduate students .
Living costs
A guide to your living costs has been created by our Student Funding Team.
Accommodation costs vary depending on whether you opt for an en suite room and on-site catering. Take a look at our accommodation options and the prices you can expect to pay.
Career opportunities
Our Business Management course helps you develop a wide range of transferrable skills that are great for employment. These include:
- communication
- analysis
- research techniques
- teamwork
- time management.
You’ll find your biggest career opportunities in areas such as:
- banking
- insurance
- law
- business consultancy
- leisure and sport
- marketing
- human resources.
And if you ever need advice, support, or guidance, we offer lifetime careers support. Please contact our Career Services at careers@stmarys.ac.uk for more information.
Some examples of job roles and areas of work for graduates of Business Management BSc (Hons) include:
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