Business Management
Business Management is one of the most versatile and broadly applicable degrees available, preparing students to understand, lead and improve organisations across every sector of the economy. It draws on economics, strategy, finance, marketing, operations, organisational behaviour and human resource management to give a comprehensive account of how businesses function and how they can be made to work better. At its best, a business management degree does not just transmit knowledge but develops the judgement, adaptability and practical intelligence that employers in fast-moving commercial environments need.
At the University of Northampton this three-year full-time degree is built around current industry and professional trends, engaging you with theoretical models while guiding your development in ways that align with your own career aspirations. You will study core business functions and develop the broad understanding needed to operate effectively across different roles and sectors. The programme includes a sandwich year, giving you the opportunity to undertake a substantial work placement before your final year, alongside embedded work placement opportunities throughout the course.
The degree also offers the possibility of professional accreditation alongside your academic qualification, with the potential to gain Chartered Management Institute recognition and access to CMI membership during and after your studies.
Graduates from Business Management degrees find employment in a wide range of roles and sectors, including management and leadership positions, consultancy, marketing, operations, human resources, finance and entrepreneurship. The breadth of the degree means graduates are employable in organisations of all types, from large multinationals to small businesses and not-for-profit organisations. For those wishing to continue their studies, the programme provides a good platform for postgraduate work in business administration, management, marketing, human resource management or related specialist fields.