Business Management

Business management is one of the most versatile degrees in higher education. The discipline examines how organisations of all kinds, from small firms and social enterprises to multinational corporations and public sector bodies, make decisions, manage resources, coordinate people, and compete for advantage. It draws on economics, psychology, strategy, accounting, and organisational theory to build both theoretical understanding and practical competence in navigating the complexity of contemporary business life.

At the University of Plymouth, this three-year full-time degree gives you a solid grounding in financial information and its application to business decision-making, as well as the full range of management disciplines. You will develop strong financial literacy alongside expertise in marketing, human resources, operations, and strategy, understanding how each function contributes to overall business success. The programme includes a sandwich year, providing a substantial period of professional work experience that allows you to apply your learning in a real business context, a year abroad option, and work placements, all of which strengthen your employability and commercial awareness.

The typical entry tariff is 104 UCAS points.

Graduates of business management programmes at Plymouth are equipped for a wide range of careers in the commercial, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Marketing, operations, finance, human resources, entrepreneurship, consulting, and general management are all well-trodden paths. The sandwich year in particular is valued by employers as evidence that graduates can translate academic knowledge into professional performance.

Many graduates also pursue postgraduate study in business, marketing, supply chain management, or finance, or go on to professional qualifications in accountancy, HR, or project management.