The BSc (Hons) Business and Management at Brunel University London is a professionally accredited, industry-focused degree designed to equip students with both theoretical insight and practical skills across core areas of modern business. Offered over three years (with an optional fourth-year placement), this program addresses key challenges faced by global enterprises and focuses on nurturing competencies in strategy, marketing, HR, operations, and project management. Students benefit from hands-on learning, professional tools like SPSS and Excel, and exemption opportunities with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Students engage in a diverse range of learning formats, including lectures, seminars, group work, and real-world case studies, supported by dedicated academic teams and the Brightspace platform. Assessment is approximately 50% coursework and 50% exams, with a significant 8,000-word research project in the final year.
Teaching & Support: Personal tutor, ASK academic skills team, guest speakers, and field trips
Assessment: Mix of coursework and exams; final-year project weighted heavily
Course overview
Year 1–2: Core modules in accounting, marketing, HR, organisational behaviour, project management, international business, operations, and research methods
Placement Year (optional): Paid placement with major firms like Adidas, PwC, or Microsoft
Year 3: Core modules in strategic management, sustainability, and business ethics, plus optional subjects such as Entrepreneurship, International Marketing, or Innovation & Knowledge Management
Optional paid placement year with top companies like Microsoft, L'Oréal, and PwC
Real-world projects and live business cases
Guest lectures and industry networking events
Use of professional tools like SPSS and Excel
Academic field trips and extracurricular activities
Graduates pursue roles in corporate and startup environments or advance to postgraduate study or CIMA certification
Placement year enhances employability and industry readiness
Career support includes interview prep, CV guidance, and job fairs through the Professional Development Centre (PDC)
London location offers access to global employers and internship opportunities
78% of the students go on to work and/or study
Average earnings: £26,500, 15 months after the course
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