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The BA (Hons) Business Management at Northumbria University equips students with critical knowledge in marketing, finance, HR, and strategy, while allowing for specialist focus areas such as sustainability and entrepreneurship. Delivered at Newcastle Business School, which is AACSB-accredited and ranked in the top 6% of business schools globally, the program balances academic depth with real-world experience. Students gain hands-on insight through live consultancy work at the Business Clinic, solving genuine business challenges for local and international clients.
Northumbria’s business studies are ranked 6th in the UK (Daily Mail University Guide 2025), and its research output is among the top 9 in the UK (REF 2021), ensuring students receive research-informed, industry-relevant teaching.
Course overview
Year 1: Business Ecosystems, Marketing, Finance, Organisational Behaviour + options like AI & Data Analytics
Year 2: Strategic Management, HRM, International Business + electives in Digital Marketing or Entrepreneurship
Placement/Study Abroad (Optional Year)
Final Year: Capstone Project (dissertation, consultancy, or enterprise), Leadership, Global Supply Chains, Innovation
The Business Clinic: Work with real clients on live business challenges
Optional placement year or study abroad (partner universities across Europe, Asia, and the US)
CMI-aligned modules develop leadership and managerial skills
Capstone Project options: consultancy, enterprise, or dissertation
Career events and employer networking built into the curriculum
Professional development supported by career services and the Business School’s industry links
Graduates employed in global firms, startups, and government sectors
Practical consultancy and enterprise training improve readiness for leadership roles
Access to career coaching, mock interviews, and placement support
Average earnings: £27,000, 15 months after the course
IELTS (Academic): score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each componentSAT I: An overall score of 1240 including minimum scores in each component (Reading and writing 630+) (Math 610+)AACSB-accreditedHuman Resources ManagerProject managementBusiness consultantMarketing managementSales ManagerFinancial ManagerBusiness AnalystOperations managementFinancial Analyst
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