Become the kind of business leader the world actually needs with our flexible Business Management degree
At St Mary's University London, our Business Management BSc is built for students who want more from their degree and their career. Not just a job title, but the skills, confidence, and judgement to shape how organisations grow, compete, and do the right thing.
In small classes where you're known by name, you'll learn from academics who've spent careers in industry and bring that world into every seminar. You'll wrestle with the questions real leaders face. You'll graduate with a sharper sense of what matters to you because the best leaders aren't just effective, they're principled.
The results speak for themselves: 96% of St Mary's graduates are in work or further study within 15 months (HESA, 2024).
Why St Mary's?
Practical skills that open doors
Flexibility to study your way
Get inspired by industry experts
Skills that turn ambition into a career
Our Business Management course is shaped by industry professionals who know what graduates need:
- Apply business and marketing thinking to real situations
- Work confidently with AI, data, and digital platforms
- Lead with strong ethical and professional standards
Instead of exams, you'll be assessed through live projects, case studies, presentations, and simulations. Your CV starts filling up from year one. You'll pick up professional accreditations along the way, and learn how to use practical tools like Excel and Canva.
We'll also help you to find a work placement that allows you to apply what you've learned, build the network that opens future doors, and builds your confidence in your capacity.
Decide how you’d like to study
Our Business Management programme includes a wide mix of optional modules across finance, marketing, data analytics, strategy, and people management to help you discover what makes you tick. You can focus on contemporary business approaches and critical skills in your first year, then specialise in areas like entrepreneurship, consultancy or innovation.
You can study our Business Management degree as a three-year degree, or with:
- a foundation year
- a placement year
- both a foundation and placement year
We also offer:
Get inspired by business management 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, Kofi Amegashie has 30+ years of international business experience across companies like Chevron, Shell, World Bank, and Alexander Forbes. The wider academic team has worked in organisations including Microsoft, Gartner, IDC, HFS Research, HM Treasury, UBS, National Lottery, Zoetics Inc, Markcom Ltd, Citigroup, Coca-Cola, Chevron, GfK, BMRB, and Ogilvy.
As well as core contact hours, you can book one-to-one sessions with lecturers and the wider Learning Development team. You’ll also build industry knowledge through our visiting professionals and experts, who’ll share stories, expertise, and advice.
Our academics are really helpful and always on hand when help is needed, both in lectures and tutorials.
Take part in employability events
You’ll have numerous opportunities to attend and take part in events designed to develop your skills in a business environment 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 brings together Business Management students with representatives from local companies to work through real-life challenges within a set timeframe. The event allows you to put your knowledge and skills into practice, while encouraging collaboration and developing presentation skills.
Gain recognised certification
As part of your degree, you can choose from a range of short, focused micro-credential courses designed to help you develop valuable skills in a flexible and accessible way. Covering topics such as presentation skills and Microsoft programmes, these courses offer a great way to enhance your academic abilities and improve your employability.
By taking a micro-credential course, you’ll:
- 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.
Academic support
in London (National Student Survey (NSS) 2025)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, 2025)Career opportunities
Our Business Management degree course helps you develop a wide range of transferable skills that are great for employment. These include communication, analysis, research techniques, teamwork, and time management.
When you start your course at St Mary's, you'll have access to our student support Career Services, which provides students and graduates with impartial advice on their career progression and development.
Some examples of job roles and areas of work for graduates of Business Management BSc (Hons) include:
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Course content
Modules on our Business Management degree
On this course, you’ll:
- Learn the financial and economic aspects of business, how to manage people, and how to organise for success.
- Explore how to manage a business’s long-term future by understanding changes across society, markets, finance, technology, politics, and legal and ethical requirements.
- Discover how to research, develop and implement business strategy.
- Gain professional experience during one of several work placements.
- Earn professional accreditations and certificate exemptions by successfully completing selected Business Management modules. Professional bodies include The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and The Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA).
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
With St Mary's, you'll study Business Management in London at our beautiful and historic campus in Twickenham.
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).
- Contact time
- 18%
- Independent study
- 50%
- Guided learning
- 32%
Assessment methods
Our assessments equip you with the professional skills you will need for employment success. And they're not all essays and exams. You will:
- 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.
Who teaches this course?
Entry requirements
2026 and 2027 entries
Start date
Standard offer
112 UCAS points
Contextual offer
96 UCAS points
About Contextual Offer:
Not sure about your grades? We consider all factors when reviewing your application, as we know not everyone has the same support to reach their potential. So we may make a contextual offer below the standard Tariff if you meet our criteria. Read more about contextual offers.
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.
Fees & funding
September 2026
Home
£9,790
International
£17,100
Funding Information
January 2026 entry
If you are applying to study the programme starting in January 2026, your tuition fees will be as follows:
- Home: £9,535
- International: £17,100
*Please note: Tuition fee increases for undergraduate Home students are subject to regulatory control by the UK Government. The above Home fees for September 2026 are confirmed by the UK Government subject to Parliamentary procedure in early 2026. These fees are annual and may increase as detailed in our tuition fee variation disclaimer.
For more information on foundation year fees for home students, please check the details on our tuition fee page.
For more information about whether you are likely to pay home or international fees, please visit our 'understanding your tuition fee status' page.
Information about tuition fees, student loans, and funding your studies can be found within our fees and funding section.
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.
Apply now
If you're currently living in the United Kingdom and Ireland, you'll need to apply directly through UCAS. You can check our step-by-step application guide for detailed information. You will also need to apply directly if you want to study any course part-time.
If you're an international student and you would like to apply for Foundation and Placement Year courses, you can submit an application directly or add St Mary's University as a choice on UCAS. Check our guideline for more information.
September 2026
January 2027
Transferring from another institution?
St Mary's is happy to consider applications from students who wish to transfer from another university. If this is you, please follow these instructions. Please note: we do not currently accept transfers into our LLB courses.
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