Business and Management

Business management is the study of how organisations create value, make decisions and direct resources towards their goals. It draws on economics, organisational psychology, strategy, finance, marketing, operations and law, offering a genuinely broad grounding in how commercial and institutional life works. Management education has evolved considerably in recent decades, moving from a narrow focus on profit maximisation towards a recognition that sustainable, ethical and responsible business practice matters as much as financial performance, to organisations, to the people who work in them and to the wider world.

At Kent Business School, this part-time programme in Business and Management is shaped by a commitment to developing leaders who generate not just profit but positive impact on people and the planet. You will study the core disciplines of business management, including strategy, marketing, finance, operations, organisational behaviour, entrepreneurship and research methods, developing both the theoretical frameworks and the practical tools that managers use. The part-time format is designed to fit around existing professional or personal commitments, making it suitable for those in work who want to develop their business understanding alongside practical experience.

Kent's approach to management education emphasises critical thinking alongside professional skills, preparing you to question received wisdom as well as to operate effectively within organisations.

Graduates of business management programmes pursue careers across virtually every sector, in roles including general management, marketing, consultancy, human resources, operations, project management, entrepreneurship and the public sector. Kent Business School's emphasis on responsible business opens particular paths in sustainability, corporate social responsibility, social enterprise and public service management. Further study at master's level, including MBA programmes, is a natural progression for those who want to advance to senior leadership or specialise in a particular area of management.