Business Management (with a Placement Year)

About this programme

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). Our Business Management course is shaped by industry professionals who know what graduates need: 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 gain confidence in your capacity. 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 innova