The BA (Hons) Business Management at Edinburgh Napier University provides students with a strong foundation in strategic thinking, organisational structure, and real-world business problem-solving. Located in Edinburgh, Scotland, the course spans four years and promotes academic flexibility with a modular structure that allows for major/minor subject combinations. Students benefit from optional placements or study abroad opportunities in Year 3, entrepreneurship support through the Bright Red Triangle incubator, and a curriculum aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The program is designed to nurture responsible, inclusive leadership while equipping students with practical and analytical skills sought by employers.
Course overview
Year 1: Academic Skills for Business Management, Behavioural Studies, Accounting for Business, Marketing
Year 2: Research Skills and Data Analysis, Introduction to Human Resource Management, Marketing Research & Communications, World Economy
Year 3: Strategic Management in an International Context, Live Project, along with placement or study abroad
Year 4: Business Strategy and Sustainable Development, Digital Business and Innovation, Dissertation
In Year 3, students can engage in a live project and have the option of a six-month work placement.
Year 4 focuses on the dissertation.
Placement and Study Abroad opportunities are subject to UK and Scottish Government health and travel advice. Students also have the option to study abroad in English at one of the partner universities for one trimester.
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